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Introducing: Daniel Roth's Third Model Is A Stunning New Extra Plat Skeleton
Less material, more craft, and an even thinner movement than the previous Extra Plat.
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Louis Vuitton Returns Home with the Escale Worldtime
Louis Vuitton revives its emblematic Escale Worldtime complication with significant technical upgrades and metiers d’art craftsmanship. Powered by a new family of mid-sized movement from La Fabrique du Temps, the collection comprises two models distinguished by their decorative treatments: the standard Worldtime features a hand-painted flag disc reproducing the brand’s iconic trunk motifs, while the Worldtime Flying Tourbillon elevates the execution with an arduously made champlevé grand feu enamel city ring requiring 40 firings to achieve its kaleidoscopic palette. This reimagining of the worldtime complication draws directly from Louis Vuitton’s heritage of hand-painted personalised monograms on historical trunks - a visual language no other watchmaker can authentically claim - translating the brand’s trunk-making legacy into haute horlogerie. Initial thoughts Last year, Louis Vuitton launched a new line of high-end movements built and decorated to the standards of industrial-haute horlogerie automatics from the likes of Vacheron Constantin or Patek Philippe. These movements debuted in the Tambour Taiko Spin Time, a complication requiring a small-diameter movement - 23 mm in that case. Though finely made, these movements were arguably too small for a ~40 mm watch, as seen with the otherwise excellent Monterey re-issue. Demonstrating the impressive capacity of La Fabrique du Temps (LFT), Louis Vuitton has filled that void in its movement portfolio with a li...
Fratello
TAG Heuer Introduces An Exciting Handful Of Carrera Novelties
LVMH Watch Week is underway, and some of the most anticipated releases at this annual event always come from TAG Heuer. Thankfully, this year, people will likely not be disappointed. The Carrera is front and center for 2026 with an array of exciting new releases. Today, we’ll give a brief overview of each. TAG Heuer […] Visit TAG Heuer Introduces An Exciting Handful Of Carrera Novelties to read the full article.
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Hublot Upgrades The Big Bang Original Collection To Unico Status
Hublot celebrated 20 years of the Big Bang last year with a limited-edition Big Bang 20th Anniversary edition. These LEs took their design language from the original models and paired it with Unico in-house calibers. It was only a matter of time before we would see this sensible pairing in a regular-production model, and here […] Visit Hublot Upgrades The Big Bang Original Collection To Unico Status to read the full article.
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Zenith Introduces the Defy Revival A3643 for LVMH Watch Week
Once again, LVMH Watch Week is upon us. For those of us who work in watch media, this week has become something of what you might technically refer to as a “big deal.” It’s the beginning, in earnest, of the new release season, which peaks with Watches & Wonders week, and is now just months away (yikes). Over the past several years, LVMH has carved out this period in late January to debut new novelties ahead of Watches & Wonders (which all of the brands making announcements this week participate in) and get a jump on the competition. Usually the LVMH Watch Week releases are a little more consumer oriented and less ambitious than those that debut at Watches & Wonders a few months down the road, but honestly that just makes this week all the more interesting to us here at Worn & Wound. We’ll have a bunch of news on the latest from TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Bulgari later in the week (as well as hands-on coverage of the new novelties) but we start with Zenith, which has designated LVMH Watch Week 2026 as a Defy centric experience. There are several new Defy references dropping this week in the Skyline category that range from modest sizing updates to some pretty bonkers watchmaking, but we’ll start with this year’s Revival piece, the A3643. Zenith, in recent years, has done an outstanding job when it comes to raiding their own archives for inspiration, and always offer tasteful reinterpretations of classic references that are pretty much one to one recreations, at le...
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New: Louis Vuitton Escale Twin Zone
Louis Vuitton introduces the Escale Twin Zone, a dual time timepiece, in two versions: rose gold, and an haute joaillerie platinum edition. Press release with commentary in italics Louis Vuitton Escale Twin Zone Commentary Louis Vuitton have gone heavy on travel watches this year, with the Escale Twin Zone debuting alongside the new Escale WorldtimeRead More
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Yema Unveils The Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 Limited Edition
Yema is always updating and improving its extensive collection. One of the main focus points of the last few years has been to equip an increasing number of its watches with a proprietary caliber. It led to the introduction of the Skin Diver powered by the CMM.20 movement last April. This year, the French brand […] Visit Yema Unveils The Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 Limited Edition to read the full article.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Seiko 5KX vs. Orient Mako II: Affordable Dive Watch Showdown
Explore Seiko 5KX vs. Orient Mako II through our long-term comparison. Identify movement trade-offs, case comfort, and which one earned more time on our wrists.
Time+Tide
These 6 watch brands know how to have a bit of fun
Watches can be so uptight and boring, but these brands have no interest in overinflated egoes, putting all their eggs in the fun basket.The post These 6 watch brands know how to have a bit of fun appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Reverse Panda” Vs. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Le Mans”
It’s Sunday, which means it’s time to wake up with a nice cup of coffee and another Sunday Morning Showdown. This week, Mike and Jorg will go up against each other in a matchup that you could see coming a mile away. They picked two gold heavy hitters and natural rivals from Omega and Rolex. […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Reverse Panda” Vs. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Le Mans” to read the full article.
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Christopher Ward Just Made the Affordable GMT I Wanted All Along
Christopher Ward updates its affordable GMT with a black dial and 40mm case, revisiting the Trident GMT 300 with more familiar proportions.
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The 5 Most Under-Appreciated Rolex Models (One Will Definitely Surpris
"Under-appreciated" is not often a term associated with Rolex. In fact, many may tend to argue the exact opposite when it comes to the historic brand. However, there are some models in the catalog that we believe don't quite get the recognition they deserve. See here what those models are, and why we consider them unde
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The Petrolhead Corner – The One-of-a-Kind Mercedes G-Class That Entered The Dakar Rally Four Times Can Be Yours!
Every year, in early January, my racing heart beats a little faster for a very simple reason. It’s the men and women who bravely try to conquer the desert on two, four or more wheels for days on end. Travelling thousands of miles through the toughest terrain, it’s not for the faint-hearted. And with the […]
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Introducing: The Maurice Lacroix 1975 Master Grand Date Retrograde With The Brand’s 26th Masterpiece Caliber
When you type in “retrograde” in the search box on the Fratello homepage, the results are watches in the upper echelons of high horology. The presence of a Longines is the exception that proves the rule. However, there is a brand that can be categorized as “affordable luxury watchmaking” and has quite a reputation for […] Visit Introducing: The Maurice Lacroix 1975 Master Grand Date Retrograde With The Brand’s 26th Masterpiece Caliber to read the full article.
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Introducing: Just In Time For The Australian Open, The Maurice De Mauriac X Racquet Rallymaster IV
The indie Swiss brand wraps up its tennis-themed collab with Racquet and designer Carlton DeWoody with a black and neon offering that completes the Grand Slam.
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Hands-On: Comparing The New Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Black & White Ref. 310.30.42.50.01.004 With The Rolex Daytona Ref. 126500LN
From case to bracelet and everything in-between, we go into the nitty-gritty on two of the best sporty chronographs between $10,000 and $20,000 dollars
Two Broke Watch Snobs
This New MKII Fulcrum Reminds Me Why Military Watch Design Endures
MKII revisits military watch design with a limited Fulcrum release rooted in function, history, and quiet intent.
Time+Tide
The 9 best field watches for everyday expeditions
Field watches rank as some of the most versatile and timeless watches on the market. Here's some of the best.The post The 9 best field watches for everyday expeditions appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Best Dive Watches That Are Actually Tools: Picks After Years Of Reviewing
Explore hands-on dive watch testing and identify which models survive daily use. Get clear insights into durability, comfort, and real ownership trade-offs.
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First Look – An X-Ray View with the new Rado Anatom Skeleton
Rado is a byword for innovative, resilient high-tech materials designed to weather life’s knocks and blows, and for its taste for square and rectangular case designs. Touted as the “world’s first scratchproof watch”, Rado’s 1962 DiaStar got the brand noticed with its proprietary Hardmetal tungsten carbide composite case. Like its DiaStar ancestor, the 1983 Anatom […]
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Patek Philippe bucks the trend, decreases prices in 2026 + Vacheron Constantin announces Concours d’Élégance Horlogère
Two Holy Trinity brands are the focus of this week's FWD, with Patek lowering its prices and Vacheron announcing a unique competition.The post Patek Philippe bucks the trend, decreases prices in 2026 + Vacheron Constantin announces Concours d’Élégance Horlogère appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Venezianico’s new Rendentore Utopia II limited edition is a horological expression of Italian pride
Sporting an Italian-made movement and hand-engraved guilloché dial, this upscale offering from Venezianico celebrates Italian craftsmanship.The post Venezianico’s new Rendentore Utopia II limited edition is a horological expression of Italian pride appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Norqain picks the warm glow of the golden hour for inspiration for its latest Adventure Sport limited edition collection
Exclusively available in the USA and Canada only, these bronze Adventure Sport models evoke every photographer's favourite time of day.The post Norqain picks the warm glow of the golden hour for inspiration for its latest Adventure Sport limited edition collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Introducing – Armin Strom Tribute² Aurum Edition
Known for its highly decorated, openworked in-house movements finished to very high standards, Armin Strom entered the dress watch category in 2021 with its surprisingly restrained Tribute 1 model in 2021. While still bearing most of the attributes of the brand, design-wise or technically, the Tribute collection was simpler, more discreet and mostly, featured almost […]
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Introducing: The Venezianico Redentore Utopia II
Venezianico has been an interesting brand to watch. The Venice-based upstart has continuously upped its game since its establishment in 2017. That hasn’t necessarily equated to producing more expensive watches, but we’ve seen the offerings become more focused and an increasing drive toward wearability and improved finishing. Today’s Redentore Utopia II represents the current pinnacle […] Visit Introducing: The Venezianico Redentore Utopia II to read the full article.
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The New Omega Speedmaster Looks Better, But Costs More. Is It Worth the Jump?
Omega’s new Speedmaster looks sharper and more refined, but it costs more. We examine what’s changed and whether it’s worth paying extra.
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Industry News – Richemont Reports Sales Up 11% For the Third Quarter of 2025
Despite a challenging political and economic context worldwide, and the undeniable impact of tariffs on exports to the US, luxury powerhouse Richemont, owner of Cartier, IWC, JLC, and Vacheron, seems to remain strong. Indeed, in its latest quarterly report for the three-month period ended 31 December 2025 versus the prior-year period, and at constant exchange […]
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First Look – The Venezianico Redentore Utopia II Enhances Italian Watchmaking with the Refined V5001 Calibre
Founded by brothers Alberto and Alessandro Morelli in 2017, the Venice-based brand was initially launched as Meccaniche Veneziane. The company got noticed with the Nereide diver and the Redentore dress line before rebranding in 2022 to strengthen its identity and link to Venetian craftsmanship. The Redentore Utopia II, after the 2024 Redentore Utopia, is the […]
SJX Watches
Stellar Sequel: Oliver Gallaugher Deep Space Blue
British designer Oliver Gallaugher (O.G) has unveiled the Deep Space Blue, a compact follow-up to the debut Deep Space launched two years ago. The refined sizing is thanks to a new movement that’s both smaller and better-equipped than the out-going Unitas 6498-based platform. The 35-piece limited edition features a blued-hued dial with the same stellar theme of the original. To top it off, each dial features a unique pattern of engraved stars, making each individually numbered watch distinct from the next. Initial thoughts Oliver Gallaugher’s original Deep Space, launched in 2023, delivered an interesting and well-executed dial in a watch that wasn’t unnecessarily expensive. I appreciate that O.G has not moved aggressively upmarket with the sequel, as seems to be the trend for independents. Instead, the Deep Space Blue is slightly smaller and slightly nicer, while being only slightly more expensive, resulting in an improved value proposition. The revised dial is largely identical to that of the first generation Deep Space, aside from its blue colour and smaller size. The intersteller theme is conveyed clearly by the design, and no two will be alike; each dial will have unique and recognisable star pattern. The design looks as good in blue as in its original grey, which makes one wonder what it might look like in black or even burgundy. The brand did redesign the hands for the new edition, which were previously flat, matte, and bimetallic. The hands are now polished a...
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Maurice de Mauriac x Racquet kicks off 2026 with a new tennis-inspired Rallymaster with a difference
It's game, set, and match with this latest collaboration with tennis-mad micro brand MdM and Racquet magazine. The post Maurice de Mauriac x Racquet kicks off 2026 with a new tennis-inspired Rallymaster with a difference appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.