Revolution
GPHG 2019: And The Finalists Are…
Here is the full list of finalists for the 19th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève or GPHG 2019. What are your predictions?
Results for WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program)
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Time+Tide
INTRODUCING: The Ming 17.06 Copper and Monolith
Reintroducing their debut 17.01 model, the Ming 17.06 Copper and Monolith boast major construction improvements over their predecessors, as well as making some subtle design tweaks. With two new models, let’s first take a look at the 17.06 Copper. Offering warm earthy tones set within a polished stainless steel case, the 17.06 Copper is easily … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ming 17.06 Copper and Monolith appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New and Reviewed: Bell & Ross BR 05
Bell & Ross new collection: the BR 05, with an integrated case and bracelet design targetted at the luxury sports bandwagon. We take a detailed look.
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New: Seiko Presage Spring Drive Enamel: specs, price, availability and comments
Seiko releases two Presage models with enamel dials and the Spring Drive movement. Design collaboration with Riki Watanabe.
Hodinkee
Sunday Rewind: Why The Bao Dai Is One Of The Coolest Rolex Watches Of All Time
A unique, complicated Rolex with a diamond dial and a strange history? Yes, please.
Time+Tide
This is what $2,000,000 of diamond watch looks like - meet the Franck Muller Invisible Setting with rubies
This is not an under-the-radar watch. So if you’re looking for an unassuming dress watch, scroll on. But if you like your timekeeping served with a bit (OK, a lot) of bling, this might be up your alley. But be warned: the price - much like the weight in stones - is hefty. Want to see … ContinuedThe post This is what $2,000,000 of diamond watch looks like – meet the Franck Muller Invisible Setting with rubies appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Chronograph and coffee
We reviewed the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Chronograph and we thought that as it is such a handsome watch, we'd do some lifestyle photography with it.
Hodinkee
Watch Spotting: The Jonas Brothers Wearing Audemars Piguet, Jacob & Co., And Richard Mille At The 2019 VMAs
Three brothers, three killer watches, and one big award.
Hodinkee
Bring a Loupe: A 1966 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1013, A Wittnauer Professional Ref. 242T, And A Cartier 'Guillotine' Ref. 1200
Your weekly round-up of the watches you should know about for sale on the web.
SJX Watches
In-Depth: Restoring and Recasing a Vintage Patek Philippe Movement
In this article we will take a look at a special watch produced for a client in Singapore, which also happened to be a way to give new life to a loose movement that had long lost its case. Although this watch was recently finished, the project actually started many years ago. When searching for interesting movements to restore I came across a vintage Patek Philippe movement in Australia. It was probably produced between 1905 and 1910 for a pendant watch. I liked the style, shape and size; it reminded me a lot of the great pocket watches Patek Philippe used to do, but in wristwatch size. I thought it could one day make a nice wristwatch for someone appreciates its good old-fashioned quality. But the movement was missing the case – probably melted down in the past for the scrap value – while the dial and hands were beyond repair. So a potential customer would have to design those parts from scratch. Because the movement was in relatively bad shape and not running, I could even afford to buy it before finding a potential client. The beautifully classical movement looking for a home But several years later, a client came along. It was a husband and wife who had previously ordered another watch, a pocket watch conversion with an old Moser movement in a hand-made silver case with a sapphire dial featuring gold indexes and hand-made hands. The pocket watch was commissioned by the wife both as a wedding anniversary gift for the husband and as an heirloom to be ...
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New: F. P. Journe Centigraphe and Automatique Linne sport in Pt and 18k 6N gold
The F.P. Journe Centigraphe and the Automatique Réserve are now available in Platinum and 18K 6N Gold versions. This follows the earlier versions in Ti.
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Review: Textures and Colours - The Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Hémisphères Rétrograde Slate
We bring you the details and our thoughts on the new Toric Hémisphères Rétrograde Slate, now with a hand-engraved slate grey dial.
Hodinkee
HODINKEE Radio: Episode 53: Summer Watches, Unrest In Hong Kong, And The LA Times's Daniel Miller
We're covering a lot of ground this week.
Hodinkee
HODINKEE Radio: Episode 52: Morgan King, Safe Deposit Boxes, And An Ode To The Speedmaster
We're back, and better than ever!
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Juvenia Sextant: An Early Settler of the Avant-Garde Watch Scene
Juvenia has worked to cultivate a niche of abstract visual elements since the 1920’s that had separated them from the rest of the Swiss brands as the guys that were “out there.”
Hodinkee
Bring a Loupe: A Royal Canadian Air Force Chronograph, A Rolex 1960 Rolex Oyster Perpetual, And A Universal Geneve Monodatic
Your weekly round-up of the web's best watches is back!
Two Broke Watch Snobs
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.
Hodinkee
Just Because: Five Under-The-Radar Watchmakers To Follow On Instagram
Look outside the big brands and give these guys a follow.
Revolution
Beers and Remontoires with the Grönefeld Brothers
Bart and Tim Gronefeld - affably known as The Grönefeld Brothers get together with REVOLUTION to talk about their 10th Anniversary and the 1941 Remontoire.
Time+Tide
The legend of the first Bulgari Roma watch
Editor’s note: This year, the Bulgari watch department celebrated its fifth year in a row of record-breaking watches with the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic. While some in the watch industry are still coming to terms with the horological success of a brand with roots in jewellery, Bulgari have actually been making watches since 1975. … ContinuedThe post The legend of the first Bulgari Roma watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Bring a Loupe: A Tiffany-Signed Patek Philippe Ref. 725/2, An Iced Out 1985 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16758, And A Ecole D’Horlogerie Watch
Your weekly round-up of the best vintage watches from around the 'net.
Revolution
The Holy Trinity, Part 2: The Rule Breakers of the Swiss Watch Industry
In Part 2 of our series on the watch industry’s greatest leaders, we look at three individuals who have transformed the landscape of Swiss watchmaking.
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1-on-1: Comparing the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph and the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955
In this 1-on-1, we compare the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph and the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955.
Hodinkee
Bring a Loupe: A Jaeger-LeCoultre Varsity, A 1978 Tudor Submariner With Military Provenance, And A Universal Geneve Compax Ref. 22499
Your weekly round-up of watches from around the web
Revolution
Povey’s Picks - Omega Speedmaster: To The Moon And Back
To celebrate of 50 years since the moon landing, Sotheby’s have curated a monothematic sale dedicated to the Speedmaster, the first watch worn on the moon.
Hodinkee
Bring a Loupe: A 1960s Vulcain Cricket, A Cartier Tank Asymètrique Ref. 2488, And A Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Ref. E168
Your weekly round-up of watches from around the 'net is back!
Revolution
Spark Joy: Luxury and Ephemera
Fast fashion doesn’t last. Here are the designers whose singular focus on craftsmanship and know-how create luxuries that endure for decades to come.
Time+Tide
Dane modded his ochs und junior for his wedding, and it’s pure inspiration to buy a watch from an indie
“We were initially thinking about buying a watch for me for a wedding piece, but the thing about buying for a watch collector is that it’s hard to buy something they don’t already have.” ‘Every Watch Tells A Story’ is a new series we’ve filmed, encouraging people to come in to our HQ, live how … ContinuedThe post Dane modded his ochs und junior for his wedding, and it’s pure inspiration to buy a watch from an indie appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
Happenings: The Horological Society Of New York To Hold Weekend Classes In London With The British Horological Institute
Two of the world’s oldest horological organizations are joining forces for education.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Ep. #134 - Watch Spotting in Italy and Shooting The Shit
We're back from our break! And more important, Mike's back from Italy and he's sharing what it was like falling for a Roman taxi scam, breaking the window in his AirBnB, losing his passport, and (obviously) what watches he saw over there.