Results for Mother of Pearl Dial

Just Because: The Ironic Elegance Of Trench Watches

Not only did the Great War move timekeeping to the wrist – it also introduced a refined aesthetic built for battle.

Photo Report: The Concours Of Elegance At Hampton Court 2019

Amazing cars, wardrobes, and watches, all under a classic grey English sky.

Introducing: Seiko Presage Prestige Line Enamel Dial Spring Drive

For the first time, Spring Drive powers Presage watches.

Seiko Introduces the Presage Spring Drive Enamel Dial

Seiko has cultivated its Presage collection as one that offers watches featuring dials decorated with artisanal techniques like Shippo enamel or Arita porcelain, but at extremely affordable prices. Now Seiko has just rolled out the first-ever Presage watches powered by the brand’s best-known innovation – the Spring Drive, an electronically regulated mechanical movement previously only found in Credor, Grand Seiko and Prospex watches. And the Spring Drive has been combined with a decidedly more traditional face, with both new models featuring vitreous enamel dials. Available in either white or black, the enamel dials are once again produced by master craftsman Mitsuru Yokosawa and his team, who are adept at producing enamel dials of high-quality and in large quantities, but relatively low prices. The clean and slightly retro dial design, however, is the work of the design studio founded by Japanese industrial designer Riki Watanabe. After his death in 2013, the design of his work was entrusted to his colleague, who stuck closely to Watanabe’s ideals of functionality and beauty in the conception of the watch. The dial is characterised by a striking clarity thanks to the high contrast between the hands, hour markers and dial, as well as Arabic numerals in Didoni typeface, a favourite of Watanabe. Notably, the date is properly integrated into the dial design with a date wheel that matches the colour of the dial, while the combination of the contrasting...

In-Depth: How NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock Could Revolutionize Navigation Of The Final Frontier

One millisecond per decade. Eat your heart out, John Harrison.

Editors' Picks: The Wildest Complications Of 2019

Sometimes a watch is more than just a watch.

Ep. #139 History of Raketa Watches

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Ep. #137 Unsung Heroes of Horology

Mike and Kaz share their picks for brands – big and small – that just don’t get the attention they deserve.

In-Depth: A 500-Year History Of How To Set The Watch

"At the tone, the time will be ... "

Recommended Reading: The Entire Europa Star Archive Of Magazines Going All The Way Back To 1959

What a long, strange trip it's been.

Vintage Tank Cintree Mother Lode Amassed by John Goldberger

John Goldberger (a.k.a. Auro Montanari) invites Revolution into his home in Bologna to run us through his massive Cartier Tank collection, with particular focus on the Tank Cintree.

Omega London Gala Marks 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Photo Report: The Watches And Wheels Of The 2019 Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Where tires and timepieces meet.

Found: One Of Kari Voutilainen's Very First Watches (And, Yes, It's A Minute Repeater)

Sometimes the quietest flex is the biggest flex.

A brief survey of wristwatches in space

A brief look at wristwatches in space exploration. Not an exhaustive or academic list. Other than the Omega Speedmaster, what watches were worn in space?

Introducing: The Omega Speedmaster 'First Omega In Space Met Edition' For The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

A Moonwatch for the Met.

Throwback Sundays: Six Blue Dial watches

Collectors seem to love blue watches. Sure, they say "Green is the new Black", but Blue remains close to our hearts. So for today, we pick six blue watches.

Seiko Tank: Unsung Hero of Homages In Two Sizes - SUP880 and SUP250

Curious if the infamous Seiko Tank is right for you? Check out the stats, pros, cons, and everything else you need to know right here!

Business News: Shares Of Retailer Watches Of Switzerland Rise On London IPO

The UK-based retailer is now a publicly traded company.

The Origin Story of the NATO Strap

Now a trend that has become ubiquitous throughout the watch industry, so-called ‘NATO’ straps owe their existence to a single point in British military history.

Ep. #129 The TBWS State of the Watch Collection

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A Mini Bio of the Omega Speedmaster that Went to the Moon

Auctions: What The Upcoming Sale Of A Restored Rolex 6062 'Pink Stelline' At Christie's Could Mean For The Vintage Watch Market (Updated With Auction Result)

Hello, Pink Stelline, we meet again. Has something about you changed?

Auctions: A Pair Of Awesome George Daniels Watches At Phillips

You want horological masterpieces? You got 'em.

Rado, Master of Materials

Founded in the 1950s, Rado has in a short time established itself as an industry leader in design and material innovation.

The Restoration of my Soul: Monestier La Tour and the Chopard L.U.C Flying T Tourbillon

Watchscapes: wallpapers of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A

Today's Watchscape exploration is a on the iconic and extremely difficult to obtain Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A in stainless steel.

Interview: Mike France, Co-Founder of Christopher Ward

Christopher Ward co-founder Mike France talks to Revolution about the online-only British brand he started with friends Chris Ward and Peter Ellis.

Collector’s Choice: Inside The Collection Of Conkers1971

Interview: Darin Rabb, Brand President of IWC North America

IWC recently appointed a new president for its North American subsidiary, Darin Rabb, who joins the company after a long stint at Nike.