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Hands-On: MB&F; LM101 EVO Celebrates 20 Years Of Outside-the-Box Thinking
The long-awaited EVO-treatment for the brand's core Legacy Machine prompts the question: Which version of the LM101 is the right one for you?
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Worn & Wound
Is The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Still A Valued Icon? Revisiting The Murph
In this video, we revisit a pop culture icon in the world of wrist watches during the 10-year anniversary of its debut film, Interstellar, the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph. More specifically, we look at the recently released Murph 38mm on bracelet compared to the initially released models to determine if the Murph still offers a point of value in the current market. What do you think? Does the Murph deserve its icon status? Is the Murph still a value-packed field watch? In this video, we revisit a pop culture icon in the world of wrist watches during the 10-year anniversary of its debut film, Interstellar, the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph. More specifically, we look at the recently released Murph 38mm on bracelet compared to the initially released models to determine if the Murph still offers a point of value in the current market. What do you think? Does the Murph deserve its icon status? Is the Murph still a value-packed field watch? The post Is The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Still A Valued Icon? Revisiting The Murph appeared first on Worn & Wound.
Monochrome
First Look - The New Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Zeitgeist 1665 (Incl. Video)
Irish pop-rock icons U2 once sang “Two Hearts Beating As One”, a phenomenon that’s no stranger to any of us, but in watchmaking, we call this Resonance! And resonance is mastered by only a handful of watchmakers, one of whom is Armin Strom! The concept of resonance is far from new, and was discovered by […]
Fratello
Introducing: The Impressive Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Zeitgeist 1665
Armin Strom continues expanding its impressive Resonance series with new models. For its latest creation, the brand combines the style of traditional horology with its incredible skill and craftsmanship in contemporary watchmaking. The result is the Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Zeitgeist 1665, a watch that tells the story of mastering the art of horological […] Visit Introducing: The Impressive Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Zeitgeist 1665 to read the full article.
Time+Tide
Why the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” is the only steel Rolex I’d pay over retail for
Jason Lee is a gold Rolex man, but there's just something about the Crown's iconic travel watch that has him smitten.The post Why the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” is the only steel Rolex I’d pay over retail for appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing - The Benrus Type 2 Mil Spec Re-Edition
Benrus, founded in 1921 in New York City, is an American brand that tends to fall in the shadows of historic counterparts like Hamilton and Bulova, but it played a comparable role in supplying military personnel in the mid-20th century. The latest Type 2 Mil Spec was originally produced alongside the lauded Type 1 Mil […]
Worn & Wound
The Tissot Classic Dream Now Has a Powermatic 80 Movement
One of my worst traits-according to my husband, my therapist, and the middle school youth pastor-is that I am greedy. Unfortunately, I have to agree. It’s not that I want everything; it’s just that I want choices. Well, luckily for me, dear Reader, Tissot has delivered. Their latest release, the Tissot Classic Dream, powered by the Powermatic 80 movement, now comes in seven new references. For others, this may feel like overkill, but for me? It’s just right. Each of the new Classic Dream models has all the makings of a daily driver. These dress watches clock in at 40mm, but don’t wear large on the wrist. Part of that is thanks to the watch’s proportions: Tissot has given the simple, no-frills dial plenty of room to “breathe,” leaving only the thinnest sliver of stainless steel as the case. Add in a variety of dial colors and metal options-yellow gold PVD, rose gold PVD, blue sunray, black sunray, you name it-and there’s truly something for every style. And if that’s not enough, each watch comes with the option of a leather strap or a bracelet. It’s a Swiss buffet of options, if you ask me. The real star here is the Powermatic 80 movement, powering the Classic Dream series for the first time. As Tissot notes, this makes Swiss automatic watches even more accessible to a broader audience. The Powermatic 80 promises (you guessed it) up to 80 hours of power reserve and consistent performance for all-day, everyday wear, with an average daily precision...
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Introducing - The New Blue Sector Edition of the Furlan Marri Cornes de Vache
A relatively young brand founded by two close friends, Andrea Furlan and Hamad Al-Marri, Furlan Marri started its life on Kickstarter in 2021 with a nicely designed collection of meca-quartz chronographs. The goal of the brand was to “bring back emotional watchmaking with thoughtful design (…) with details rarely seen at this price point”. And […]
Fratello
Fratello’s Top 5 Ceramic Watches From The Last Two Years
Another Friday, another list! This week, we will look at some of our favorite ceramic watches. In a week with Omega dropping a series of new ceramic Dark Side of the Moon models, it is good to look at some recent ceramic highlights. We have seen a rapid increase in ceramic releases from major watch […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Ceramic Watches From The Last Two Years to read the full article.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre brought the vintage cool to our London Discovery Studio last week
When a brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre wants to host an event displaying some of its most incredible vintage pieces, you have to say yes.The post Jaeger-LeCoultre brought the vintage cool to our London Discovery Studio last week appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Previewing The Lots Of The November Watch Auctions In Geneva
The days are getting shorter, and November is approaching. That means the year-end Geneva watch auctions will happen again soon. Not all the houses are showing all their cards yet, but there are previews containing some interesting lots. Sotheby’s will auction the Rolex Oyster watch that accompanied long-distance swimmer Mercedes Gleitze during her attempt to […] Visit Previewing The Lots Of The November Watch Auctions In Geneva to read the full article.
SJX Watches
A Tasteful Lunar Twist on the Raymond Weil Millesime
Raymond Weil continues its run of affordable, retro-stylish Millesime with the Millesime Moon Phase Chronos Japan Edition. A collaboration with Chronos Japan Edition – one of the world’s best watch magazines but published only in Japanese – the latest Millesime was designed with the help of the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Masayuki Hirota. Based on the regular production version, the Chronos Japan edition is a 35 mm in diameter while its design underlines Mr Hirota’s keen eye, especially for vintage-inspired aesthetics and watch geek-detail. This includes the Art Deco-style typography for the hour numerals, and the photorealistic moon based on NASA images. And despite being made largely for the Japanese market, this edition is available internationally via the brand’s online store. Initial thoughts I like the original versions of the Millesime; they are appealing watches. Though the build is basic, the Millesime is priced affordably and appropriately. More broadly, the Millesime’s launch two years ago marked something of a renaissance for Raymond Weil – one of the most successful watch brands globally in the 1980s and 1990s – at least in terms of mechanical watches that enthusiasts paid attention to. The standard versions of the Millesime are numerous, and mostly share the same design, so it’s really the limited edition runs that are interesting. And fortunately there aren’t too many limited editions, at least for now. The Chronos edition qualifies as ...
Fratello
Introducing: The Dennison ALD Dual Time Capsule Collection II
It’s hardly been a month, but Dennison isn’t sitting still. The revitalized brand released the new ALD Dual Time in September to great fanfare. With distinctive retro ’60s vibes, the watches recall the whimsically simple offerings from many brands during that period. We were able to see them in Geneva and can confirm that they’re […] Visit Introducing: The Dennison ALD Dual Time Capsule Collection II to read the full article.
Worn & Wound
Hands-On: the Monta Triumph V2
They say two is one and one is none. That’s how I’ve often felt about sports watches in my collection. I’m truly blessed to have a well-rounded collection of sports watches but…that doesn’t always scratch the itch. Particularly when it comes to Monta, I’ve always coveted 1-2 models at a time (and have owned several at the same time). Well, they’re certainly not helping my watch “itch” with their latest Triumph V2. If you’ve been following Monta since their early days, you’ll know that the OG Triumph wasn’t just any launch, it was the watch that set the tone for everything that came after. Back in 2017, the Triumph put Monta on the map, proving that this small independent out of St. Louis could hold its own against the big brands in the industry. I bought my own Triumph a few years ago after it had been calling my name for some time, and was lucky enough that Mike and Justin (the brand’s founders) let me customize mine with a polished bezel instead of the standard brushed one. Did my little experiment inspire them to reinvent the Triumph? jk, I’m not that influential, but it did add just enough luxury to the otherwise rugged design that I was hoping for. And it’s been fun to see them lean further into that direction with this new version. Earlier this year in Geneva, Zach Kazan and I had the chance to sit down with Monta’s co-founder, Mike DiMartini, who pulled a few early Triumph concept samples out on his laptop to show us. These were rou...
Hodinkee
Introducing: Unimatic Gives Its Modello Due A Second Time Zone With The U2-GMT
A dual time zone complication makes its way to the brand's smaller field watch platform.
Fratello
Introducing: The Simply Cool Unimatic Modello Due U2-GMT “World Timer”
We have seen several releases from Unimatic over the last few months, but news around the Modello Due has been relatively quiet. Having said that, in the past few years, the team at Unimatic has come up with some great versions of this field watch that show how the classic silhouette perfectly suits the brand’s […] Visit Introducing: The Simply Cool Unimatic Modello Due U2-GMT “World Timer” to read the full article.
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Introducing: Serica Extends The Parade With Two Linen-Inspired Models
In blue or brown, it's a textured spin on the brand's distinctively dressy offering.
Fratello
Serica Doubles Down On Vintage Charm With The Parade Ref. 1174 Linen Series
Late last year, Serica released the stylish Parade ref. 1174. It was the French brand’s first step in the realm of dress watches, and it garnered much praise. Now, Serica takes the Parade a step further with two linen dials, transporting us to the 1960s and ’70s, when linen dials were common in the watch […] Visit Serica Doubles Down On Vintage Charm With The Parade Ref. 1174 Linen Series to read the full article.
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The New Seiko Rotocall Makes Casio Look a Little Old-Fashioned
A revival of the 1982 Seiko Rotocall with a rotary function bezel, compact case, and space age history-now part of the regular catalog.
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Introducing - The New Breguet Reine de Naples 9935 & 8925 for the Brand’s 250th Anniversary
Celebrating its grand 250th anniversary, Breguet turns its attention to the Reine de Naples, a women’s collection with a royal backstory and a distinctive oval-shaped case. Fit for a queen, the new moon phase reference 9935 and the time-only 8925 are packed with novelties, a new gold bracelet and a generous sprinkling of diamonds. As […]
Hodinkee
Hands-On: The Dennison Dual Time Capsule Collection II
Offering a modern take and the option of a new "bark" mesh bracelet, Dennison's new Dual Time capsule collection is available for one week only.
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First Look - The Square Nomos Tetra Origins Series Goes For Earthy Tones
It’s a well-known fact that many people express their personality through their clothing. Your personality can be reflected by your choice of clothes, hairstyle or the jewellery you wear. The same goes for watches, which are often considered an extension of the person wearing them. Nomos caters to personal expression with multiple (sub-)collections, such as the […]
Time+Tide
We read the Rolex Datejust book so you don’t have to
A year on from the release of his first official Rolex book on the Submariner, Nicholas Foulkes has returned with a Datejust edition.The post We read the Rolex Datejust book so you don’t have to appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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First Look - Old Meets New On Board the Ulysse Nardin Freak S Enamel
The Freak, Ulysse Nardin’s avant-garde masterpiece, marked a before and after in contemporary watchmaking. Designed by wizard watchmaker Ludwig Oeschlin under the inspired leadership of Rolf Schnyder, the Freak was unleashed in 2001. With no dial, hands, or crown, the Freak upturned conventional time displays, relying instead on the movement’s rotation to tell the time. […]
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Ulysse Nardin Illuminates the Freak S with Flinqué Enamel
Ulysse Nardin has revealed a new take on its flagship complication, the Freak S Enamel, now offered with a silvery titanium case and with the choice of either red or turquoise translucent flinqué enamel over an engine-turned guilloché dial. While mechanically unchanged, the cleaner case design and high-gloss dial plate transform the overall visual impression and intensify the focus on the central carousel, which serves as both the time display and the heart of the movement. A limited edition of 50 pieces in each colour, the enamel edition is the fourth member of the Freak S family, which was launched in 2022 as a higher-end, dual-balance evolution of the Freak Vision. Initial thoughts Since its debut a quarter century ago, the Freak collection has given Ulysse Nardin (UN) freedom to push the boundaries of movement design. While the usually crownless case and central carousel have become familiar over the years, each iteration still manages to feel like an experiment. The new enamel edition is the most aesthetically restrained Freak S yet; paradoxically, it also feels the most luxurious, trading exotic material combinations for polished titanium and brightly coloured enamel. The result is a watch that feels as radical as ever, but more refined. The 45 mm case, for example, is the simplest Freak S case to date: no carbon flanks, and no PVD coating. The traditional brushed and polished finish helps the large case fade into the background to allow the enamel dial and starshi...
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Mechanical Wonders at the Louvre, From Ancient Egypt to Vacheron Constantin
Having opened on September 17th to coincide with the 270th anniversary of Vacheron Constantin, a philanthropic partner of the museum, Mécaniques d’art is an exhibition at the Louvre dedicated to mechanical art objects, specifically 10 historically significant clocks and watches (though some of the oldest are merely fragments). On display in the Sully wing until November 12th, the exhibit casts a welcome light on an often-overlooked facet of the museum’s decorative arts collection; objects that blend technical mastery with mankind’s insatiable desire to measure time and understand the heavenly bodies. The centerpiece (literally, as it’s in the center of the room) is La Quête du Temps, the spectacular astronomical clock unveiled last month by Vacheron Constantin. For those unable to visit, it’s worth a look at the remarkable objects on display, presented here in historical order. Exhibition overview Fragment of a Clepsydra Egypt, c. 332–30 BC At approximately 2,300 years old, the oldest clock on display predates mechanical clocks by centuries. Its age explains its condition – a mere fragment is all that remains of an ancient Egyptian clepsydra, or water clock. As old as this water clock is, the underlying technology was centuries old when it was built. The device was essentially a flat-bottomed vessel with a hole in it, precisely drilled so that water would leak out at a predictable rate; experts estimate that this type of clepsydra could measure time t...
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Zenith Chronomaster Sport Review: The Modern El Primero
The Zenith Chronomaster Sport debuted back in 2021 and has evolved into one of the brand’s most compelling contemporary chronographs (and that’s saying a lot for Zenith). There was a lot of initial chatter about some similarities to the Rolex Daytona because the collection debuted with a panda and reverse panda dial model with ceramic bezel and, while the comparisons are certainly valid, it does warrant a reminder that the Daytona indeed used to be El Primero-powered. Earlier in 2025, Zenith went all out on the blue theme at this year’s Watches & Wonders in celebration of its 160th anniversary. The star of the show may have been the return of the Caliber 135 in the G.F.J. (see more on that one right here), but the supporting releases didn’t hold back either, boasting bright blue ceramic cases and bracelets. Together, this trio of watches comprise the Zenith 160th anniversary collection, touching on each of the cornerstones of the brand’s modern architecture. The watch I am going to focus on here is the Zenith Chronomaster Sport rendered nearly in its entirety in blue ceramic, showcasing a very different side of the brand’s most popular modern chronograph. Zenith Chronomaster Sport Context The Chronomaster collection has been around since 1994, building on the rather illustrious history of precision timing (outlined in more detail right here) that Zenith is known for. In 2021, Zenith found its modern stride with the release of the Chronomaster Sport with a blac...
Worn & Wound
Review: the Traska Venturer GMT
I’m not a big “upgrader.” I’ve never been hugely interested in having the latest thing. My style of collecting (or, arguably, of “accumulating”) has always come more from a deep-seated urge for completionism, rather than a desire always to have the best or newest. When I do take the plunge on something, I try to get exactly what I want, or the best option available, and then, typically, I’m pretty happy with it. It’s why I’m still using the iPhone 12 Pro Max I bought five years ago (it works perfectly), why I was totally comfortable - in buying my first gravel bike this summer - to opt for an older model year of the Cannondale Topstone instead of the shiniest brand new version, and why I’ve felt absolutely no urge to pick up a more recent iteration of my beloved Omega Seamaster. Still, occasionally, a meaningful update comes along that genuinely grabs my attention. Most recently, that happened with the watch I’m reviewing here: the Traska Venturer GMT, now in its sixth generation. There was a time, when watches and writing were a hobby and not a vocation, that I was the “NWA-every-other-week” type, but as my collecting has slowed down, and since I’m lucky enough to satisfy much of my urge for novelty through work, I’m much more restrained in my purchasing habits. The result of this is that I’ve somewhat fallen off the microbrand treadmill, the constant in and out of FedEx boxes from my house now primarily a professional concern, rather t...
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Introducing: Blancpain Expands The Villeret Collection With Three New 'Golden Hour' Iterations
In gold or steel and spanning a new time and date, a complete calendar, and a smaller-sized moonphase, these are the latest additions to the Villeret family.
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Introducing: The Monta Watches Triumph V2
The St. Louis-based microbrand updates its classic field watch with a new generation.