Results for Microbrand Watches

New: U-Boat launches 2 Classic 42 Tungsten watches

U-Boat launches 2 new watches in their Classico lineup with two novelties in either a beige or black dial, now sporting a smaller 42mm case.

BND’s Back and It’s Better…

Auctions: How Are Auction Houses Preparing For A Potential Economic Downturn?

A panel of auction-world and watch-industry experts respond – and try to forecast what might happen next.

Business News: The Nicolas G.Hayek Watchmaking School Is Making Watchmaking Education More Accessible Than Ever

The school is going above and beyond free tuition.

Hands-On: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton in Titanium

A sporty and technical Overseas steps out of the Les Historiques' shadow.

That time two unexpected celebrities joined the Nautilus club

Editor’s Note: The Nautilus is back in the news, but not for the reason we’ve become used to. Lofty aftermarket prices are beginning to face a tad of a correction. It seems this brand makes news on the way up and on the way back. But this is likely of little concern to these two chaps … ContinuedThe post That time two unexpected celebrities joined the Nautilus club appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hands-On: Andersen Genève And Benjamin Chee Are Currently Making One Of The Best Dual-Crown World-Time Watches Out There, Anywhere

The Celestial Voyager is the start of a new world-time chapter at Andersen Genève, which has specialized in the complication for over 30 years.

The Varied Constructions of Vertical Clutch Chronographs

The Tissot PRX Chronograph is finally here, and (spoiler alert) we love it

When Tissot broke the news of a PRX Chronograph, the internet went into a frenzy - we finally got our hands on one after a long wait.The post The Tissot PRX Chronograph is finally here, and (spoiler alert) we love it appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Auctions: Bid On These Nine Rare Watches At The HSNY's Annual Charity Auction

It's hosted by Phillips for the second time and runs from July 6-13, 2022.

The Adventures of Vintage Cars and Watches

Gerd R. Lang Returns with the Lang 1943 Field Watch

Once synonymous with Chronoswiss which he founded in 1983, Gerd-Rüdiger Lang is now almost 80 but returns with an all-new brand, Lang 1943. Created in partnership with entrepreneur Georg Bartkowiak, the brand’s inaugural watch is the Lang 1943 Field Watch Edition One. Modelled on the wristwatches issued by the British army during the Second World War, the Field Watch is a modern watch with a vintage flavour that’s powered by a restored 1960s movement. Initial thoughts A military-inspired time-only watch is not a novel concept, and the Field Watch sticks to the traditional design, resulting in a watch that is recognisably similar to the Second World War watches made by the likes of Cyma, IWC, and Jaeger-LeCoultre. Lang 1943 isn’t the only brand offering such a watch at the moment; the revived Vertex brand has a similar offering with the M100A and it has the added advantage of being one of the original suppliers during the war. But the Lang 1943 Field Watch is attractively detailed, which is likely due to its founders’ decades of experience, both as horological entrepreneurs and watch collectors. The smoked dial is appealing and sets this apart as a modern watch as oppose to an exact remake. Oddly enough the smoked finish does well with the faux-vintage Super-Luminova and together they give the dial a pleasing palette. One detail worth pointing out is the crosshair on the subsidiary seconds, which was not found on the Second World War originals but is a perfect fit ...

HANDS-ON: Oris continues its mission of change with the New York Harbor Limited Edition

There’s this thing about being a New Yorker. Though surrounded by water, many of us travel miles away from the city’s centre to enjoy a day in the sand. Why? Well, simply put, the waters around New York Harbor don’t look that clean. It’s something that we as New Yorkers have gotten used to, but … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Oris continues its mission of change with the New York Harbor Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New: Bvlgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci Special Edition

Bvlgari pays homage to the beautiful Italian training ship - the three mast Amerigo Vespucci with a new variation to the iconic Aluminium GMT collection.

Built for adventure, the Nomos Ahoi Atlantic

Watch Of The Week: I Always Wanted To Be A Cowboy - This Ralph Lauren Watch Makes Me Feel Like One

Life is too short to let the Stetson hat and cowboy boots gather dust.

In-Depth: Jacob & Co. Jean Bugatti Tourbillon Chronograph

Norqain Introduces the Independence 22 Skeleton

A young brand that’s managed to pull together impressive knowhow across the supply chain – most notably by turning to Kenissi for its movements and recruiting Jean-Claude Biver – Norqain is all about affordable, sporty watches. Most of Norqain’s offerings stick to a similar formula, but of its more interesting watches is the newly-launched Independence 22 Skeleton. Sellita-powered and open-worked, the model was originally released as a 100-piece run with a DLC-coated case and bracelet. The limited edition sold briskly, which explains the new, regular-production version in steel with a tone-on-tone look that’s arguably better looking than its all-black predecessor. Initial thoughts Skeletonised watches that are affordable – meaning a retail price of US$5,000 or less – often look the part. Such watches are usually plain and occasionally cheap looking, purely as a consequence of price constraints. But the Independence 22 Skeleton manages to avoid that and it looks good as the sum of its parts. The Independence skeleton gets a lot right. To start with, the case measures 42 mm wide and 11.8 mm tall – it’s a big watch but the width-to-height ratio is well balanced; a smaller case would have made it seem disproportionately thick. The movement has been intricately open worked and most of the brass wheels have been rhodium-plated for a consistent, monochromatic appearance that illustrate the attention to detail in its design. Combined with the raised chapter ...

MICRO MONDAYS: The timeless design and affordability of the Waldan Heritage Collection

Upon entering this crazy hobby of ours, one tends to immediately be pulled by the allure of timeless design. Watches from the ’60s and ’70s that live on and are lusted over decade after decade. Sadly, what we as beginners soon realise is that timeless design and affordability tend to live on opposite sides of … ContinuedThe post MICRO MONDAYS: The timeless design and affordability of the Waldan Heritage Collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Beginner's Guide: A Complete Newbie Loses Her Damn Mind While Attempting To Assemble A Movement

First, I made a rudimentary clock. Then I made a rudimentary watch. Then I flew into a fit of rage.

Gone Too Soon: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo In Blasted Rose Gold

Gold Octo, we hardly knew ye.

It’s complicated! 6 recommendations for a perpetual calendar chronograph

Here are our recommendations for the highly popular, double complication series: 6 best watches with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

Gerd-Rüdiger Lang’s 850-Piece Chronograph Collection: Likely The Most Complete Collection Of Wrist Timers In The World - Reprise

Many of you are likely to be asking yourselves, “Who is Gerd-Rüdiger Lang?” Understandable. If we told you he founded Chronoswiss in 1983, you might then say, “Ah, yes.” But did you know that Lang, who sold Chronoswiss in 2012, owns a collection of chronographs that might well be the most complete themed collection of this type in the world? Elizabeth Doerr takes us through just a few of the treasures in Lang's collection.

The Moser x Undefeated Streamliner Chronograph is the Unexpected Collab that Makes Perfect Sense

Behind The Lens: Beat Haldimann H1 Flying Central Tourbillon - Reprise

In GaryG's view, every successful independent watchmaker has elements of a “house style” that may attract some buyers and put off others, but nonetheless set them apart. And, at the highest level, this style goes beyond “branding” to become an expression of the personality and artistic vision of the creator. Beat Haldimann and his small team distinguish themselves by focusing on technical virtuosity of the highest order as typified by the Haldimann H1 Flying Central Tourbillon.

My Very Subjective Top 5 Patek Philippe Timepieces 2005-2019 - Reprise

A fellow journalist friend asked Elizabeth Doerr for a listing of her “top” Patek Philippe watches of the twenty-first century. In her article, though, she cited only one of Elizabeth's top five choices. So here Elizabeth shares the full list. You may be surprised at some of her very subjective picks.

Watching Movies: Matthew McConaughey Plays A Father, A Ghost, And An Astronaut Wearing A Hamilton Pilot's Watch In 'Interstellar'

And Jessica Chastain wears the Murph in our special Father's Day watch-related movie of the week.

A Week On The Wrist: The Easy-Wearing G-Shock CasiOak GA-B2100

Bright colors, cool features, and a wallet-friendly price tag make this watch a heck of a lot of fun.

Hey, HODINKEE!: Can An Automatic Chronograph Movement Be Beautiful Or Is It Doomed To Be An Ugly Duckling?

We can't all be swans.

Three new Nomos Ahoi Atlantic watches

Nomos extends their stylish wear everywhere watch - the Ahoi Atlantic with new animations to dial accents. Full details here.