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Hamilton’s Iconic Field Watch Gets a Quiet but Clever Upgrade
Hamilton updates its Khaki Field Mechanical with a power reserve indicator for the first time. Discover how this complication enhances the iconic field watch.
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IWC Pilot’s Watch 41 Automatic TOP GUN Editions Review
This year, IWC launched 41mm time-only versions of their Lake Tahoe and Mojave Desert Pilot’s Watch TOP GUN editions. In a slimmer case size, but still with the looks and feel of the bigger chronograph siblings, we had to test them out! What We Love The white ceramic on the Lake Tahoe is super fresh. The size and lighter weight make these very easy-to-wear watches Both rubber straps are comfortable, and each has nice design touches. What We Don’t The Mojave Desert can blend into your skin depending on your skin type The anti-reflective coating on the slightly domed crystal does make it hard to take a good photo! The luminescence on the hands and dial could be better and of a higher grade. Overall Rating: 8.9 / 10 Value for Money: 9/10 Wearability: 9/10 Design: 9/10 Build Quality: 8.5/10 First Impressions When I first saw the white Lake Tahoe Pilot’s Watch 41 Top Gun earlier this year, I was keen to get both it and the Mojave Desert model to compare them properly. My initial impression? They’re essentially the same watch, just in different colourways, with the Mojave on a fabric-inlaid rubber strap and the Lake Tahoe on straight rubber. But sometimes, that slight aesthetic difference makes all the impact, as I was to find out! The Lake Tahoe feels fresh and bold. With its all-white case and strap against a black dial, it jumps off the wrist. The Mojave Desert, with its sand-coloured case, strap, and matching indices on a grey dial, is far more subdued. It blen...
Time+Tide
How to get Taylor Swift’s engagement Cartier watch look without breaking the bank – no fakes, no homages
Like Taylor Swift's engagement watch, but don't have a spare US$20K lying around? Here's a great affordable alternative.The post How to get Taylor Swift’s engagement Cartier watch look without breaking the bank – no fakes, no homages appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Worn & Wound
How To Easily Change The Bezel On Your Formex Watch – Formex Reef or Formex Reef GMT
The post How To Easily Change The Bezel On Your Formex Watch – Formex Reef or Formex Reef GMT appeared first on Worn & Wound.
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New: Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives 20 semi-finalist for 2025/26 announced
Louis Vuitton announces 20 semi-finalists for the 2025-2026 edition of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives
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This Watch Changes Color... Sans Arret PRISM L'heure Bleue #watches #dresswatches
The Sans Arret PRISM SAROS L'heure Bleue is one of the most unique dials we've seen at this price. Blue. Then Black. Same watch. 32mm, 6.5mm thin, and $259. This one is for the dress watch people who love art on their...
Time+Tide
Seagazing with the new summer-ready ceramic IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Miramar
IWC introduces TOP GUN Miramar, a summery new Pantone colour making its debut with two Pilot's Chronograph models in ceramic and steel.The post Seagazing with the new summer-ready ceramic IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Miramar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Restoring An Old Art Deco Oris Watch Found In A Suitcase
Last year, I shared the story of finding an Art Deco Oris watch in a suitcase. I had been looking through the case at a vintage shop here in Sydney when I saw something glistening. It turned out to be a rather battered and rusty Oris watch. It didn’t run, but I liked the dial […] Visit Restoring An Old Art Deco Oris Watch Found In A Suitcase to read the full article.
WatchAdvice
IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Review: A Tribute From The Racetrack To The Big Screen
A chronograph born for the big screen, forged in gold, and fuelled by Formula 1. The latest IWC Pilot’s APXGP Watch Performance Chronograph 41 isn’t just a watch; it’s a celebration of performance, precision, and pure emotion. From the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to the cinema, and now on my wrist, this is one experience I won’t forget anytime soon. What We Love The gold, black, and white perfectly reflect the colour palette of the APXGP racing team. The timepiece offers strong wrist presence with beautiful case finishing and a lively dial. From the film to the real-world F1 team, this is storytelling done right on the wrist. What We Don’t The smoked caseback adds to the stealth aesthetic, but slightly reducing the tint would’ve been better to showcase the beautiful movement finishing. And possibly a gold rotor to really nail home the APXGP ties! A touch less white on the dial (especially the minute track) could further enhance the legibility and let the gold accents shine even more. While 41mm is a signature size in IWC’s Pilot’s collection, the watch may still feel larger for slimmer wrists. Overall Rating: 8.8/10 Value for Money: 8.5/10 Wearability: 8.5/10 Design: 9/10 Build Quality: 9/10 This review is unlike anything I’ve written before, because the watch at the heart of it is unlike anything I’ve experienced before! The IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 isn’t just another Pilots Chronograph model; it’s a symbol of speed...
Fratello
Introducing: The Ressence Limited Art Watch Type 8 × Daniel Engelberg
We all know Benoît Mintiens, founder of Ressence, doesn’t shy away from using multiple colors on his user-friendly spherical watches. The brand’s minimalist Type 8, however, has always had a more modest, single-color design - until now. In collaboration with German painter and sculptor Daniel Engelberg, Ressence presents us with the Type 8 DE1 in […] Visit Introducing: The Ressence Limited Art Watch Type 8 × Daniel Engelberg to read the full article.
Quill & Pad
IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII: Complex Simplicity
IWC is one of the most recognizable names in the luxury watch market. They have multiple iconic models - one of them being the Pilot’s Watch Mark collection. The Mark series began with the Mark X in 1944 and has remained somewhat constant since then. The latest in the lineup is the Mark XVIII, released in 2016. While not the newest watch from IWC, the range is iconic enough to be still talked about.
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I Went to British Watchmakers’ Day 2026… This Watch Blew Me Away
I visited British Watchmakers’ Day for the first time and discovered some incredible independent watch brands.
Fratello
Introducing: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 Top Gun Lake Tahoe And Mojave Desert Will Take You Places
Most Fratello readers saw Top Gun, right? And something tells me most of you have also seen Top Gun: Maverick. Something also tells me that all who have seen those action-packed movies wanted to be Maverick or Iceman. Who wouldn’t want to fire the afterburners and just send their F-14 Tomcat? With a cool pilot’s […] Visit Introducing: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 Top Gun Lake Tahoe And Mojave Desert Will Take You Places to read the full article.
Monochrome
Introducing – The Platinum Edition of the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Tourbillon Le Petit Prince
IWC forged a fruitful partnership with the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in 2006, the famous French author of Le Petit Prince, who was also a pilot and adventurer. The first Big Pilot’s Watch to seal the relationship appeared in 2013, setting the flight path for the Le Petit Prince sub-collection with retro styling and […]
Time+Tide
Roger Dubuis’ new entry-level watch, the Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar, is still an exercise in opulence
Well, as "entry-level" as a pink gold, complicated Roger Dubuis can be.The post Roger Dubuis’ new entry-level watch, the Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar, is still an exercise in opulence appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Fratello
Value In Vintage: A Longines Admiral Watch From The 1970s
Longines has produced a massive variety of designs over its illustrious history. Today, we’re looking at a vintage watch from the brand that reflects the bold designs of the 1970s. One of the standout features of this year’s Watches and Wonders was the fact that many companies sought to offer bold, stand-out designs. Yes, there […] Visit Value In Vintage: A Longines Admiral Watch From The 1970s to read the full article.
Fratello
Only A Few Days Left To Apply For The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize
Independent watchmakers can apply for the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize until April 15th. It will be the second edition of this competition that takes place every other year. For the last edition, more than 1,000 artisans submitted their creative projects. In the end, the jury selected the Régulateur à Détente RP1 watch from the Swiss […] Visit Only A Few Days Left To Apply For The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize to read the full article.
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Tudor's 'Flamingo Blue' Chrono - Just Another Tiffany Blue Hype Watch?
Monochrome
Introducing – New Colours and Stone Dials for the Piaget Andy Warhol Watch
Piaget’s swank 15102 reference, better known as the Black Tie watch, captured the zeitgeist of the early 1970s with its oversized 45mm cushion-shaped gold case, dramatic sweeping gadroons and sleek black dial. Reputedly American Pop artist Andy Warhol’s favourite model, Piaget was given the green light last year to rename its cult watch the Andy […]
Time+Tide
Meet the Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer, the most Nomos travel watch imaginable
Good design, good legibility, and a good price? It's gotta be Nomos - and it is! The new Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer, specifically.The post Meet the Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer, the most Nomos travel watch imaginable appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
SJX Watches
Ulysse Nardin Debuts Lightest Diver’s Watch
At Watches & Wonders 2025, Ulysse Nardin is taking the covers off the lightest ever mechanical dive watch, the Diver [Air]. Weighing only 52 grams, strap included, UN’s newest diver is unexpected and impressive in a number of ways. Initial thoughts UN’s engineers have succeeded in marrying lightness with utility in the Diver Air. The case, strap, and the movement in particular, have all been developed to carry as little weight as possible - without compromising structural reliability. At 52 g with the strap, and 46 g without, the Diver Air weighs about as much as 10 sheets of A4 paper. Impressive as it is, however, the Diver Air doesn’t really look the part, which is arguably its biggest weakness. Visually the Diver Air is almost undistinguishable from the standard Diver X Skeleton, which is a shame given that this is entirely different. The result is a missed opportunity in creating something that looks like what it is, an ultra-light performance watch. The movement, however, looks good in a contemporary manner, with clear sapphire jewels and a clean, industrial finish. The seven grams UN-374 movement At the core of this ultra-light diver lies an in-house movement engineered for both lightness and sturdiness - the UN-374, with 90% recycled titanium bridges. The UN-374 only weighs a staggering 7 g and yet can run for 90 hours on a full wind at a 3 Hz frequency. Based off Diver X Skeleton’s UN-372, the new UN-374 was tweaked to keep its structural stability ...
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Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives: applications close soon
Last call for submissions to the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives! The submission is open through April 15, 2025.
Fratello
Three Weeks In New Zealand With An IWC Watch - Witnessing Avalanches And Trekking On Glaciers
The first thing you notice when you’re thousands of feet above the earth is the silence. Weather is highly changeable in mountain ranges, and where I find myself is particularly known for sudden shifts. In 10 minutes, it can go from crystal clear and sunny to a dense, cloudy fog that threatens rain and dangerous […] Visit Three Weeks In New Zealand With An IWC Watch - Witnessing Avalanches And Trekking On Glaciers to read the full article.
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CIGA Design Blue Planet - unboxing the most original and coolest watch this year!!
Fratello
Breaking News: Breitling Acquires Another Historic Watch Brand! It’s Gallet!
Following Breitling’s acquisition of the renowned Universal Genève brand, the Grenchen-based watchmaker has done it again with another iconic name in chronographs - Gallet. With Gallet, Breitling, and Universal Genève, the group will cover a wide range, from entry-level luxury to the high-end segment and everything in between. Gallet’s heritage In a separate article, Fratello […] Visit Breaking News: Breitling Acquires Another Historic Watch Brand! It’s Gallet! to read the full article.
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New: IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff
IWC extends their Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL in a three way collaboration with Toto Wolff and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
Fratello
Looking To Buy A Ceramic Watch? Here Are The Benefits And Potential Downsides
Ceramic is a material that has been used in watches for decades. It comes with some significant advantages over more traditional stainless steel. However, there are also a couple of issues to consider. Recently, I spent a significant amount of time with the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic RAAF (ref. IW3281-02). This is a modern interpretation […] Visit Looking To Buy A Ceramic Watch? Here Are The Benefits And Potential Downsides to read the full article.
Fratello
Photographing Giant Dunes With The IWC RAAF Pilot’s Watch
On a recent trip to a series of massive dunes on Australia’s east coast, I had to contend with what watch to take. In the end, I decided to take the IWC RAAF Pilot’s Watch due to its ceramic construction. You see, ceramic cases offer several advantages over stainless steel. One of those is the […] Visit Photographing Giant Dunes With The IWC RAAF Pilot’s Watch to read the full article.
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New: IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team
The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team is a collaboration between IWC and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team. This timepiece combines precision engineering with a design that is ideal for daily wear.
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