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Pre-Owned Picks: Watches For Daily Wear

For when you need that watch that can be your classic go-to.

Hands-On: I Want The All-New F.P. Journe Vagabondage To Lock Me Up And Throw Away The Key

The indie superstar's 2022 hero piece highlights the influence of early 2000s watchmaking.

F1 driver Charles Leclerc robbed of $430k Richard Mille in throng of fans

RICHARD MELEE: Richard Mille is indisputably one of the most sought-after brands in the sporting wold, with superstar athletes across a huge range of disciplines wearing and promoting them. Unfortunately for such athletes, a Richard Mille is also highly sought-after by thieves, given that their value is more often than not in the hundreds of … ContinuedThe post F1 driver Charles Leclerc robbed of $430k Richard Mille in throng of fans appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Cool Britannia: Scurfa

Highlights: Independent Watchmaking at Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction

Sotheby’s forthcoming Important Watches I in Hong Kong is the first live auction of the year by a major auction house, or so accurately it’s the second day of the auction, with the sale of a mega, single-owner Patek Philippe collection happening in the evening the day before. With the strong demand for independent watchmaking, the 214-lots sale encompasses timepieces from a range of niche and not-so-niche indies. The lineup is naturally led by F.P. Journe, perhaps the marquee name in independent watchmaking today, but the most valuable lot is the very rare and very expensive Montre École, one of 11 watches born of the Naissance d’une Montre project backed by Greubel Forsey and Philippe Dufour. We round up six highlights from amongst the independent watchmakers at the sale, which starts at 2:00 pm (GMT +8) on April 26, 2022. Registration for bidding and the full catalogue can be accessed here. Montre École no. 09/11 Lot 2127: H. Moser & Cie. x MB&F; Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon Having been business partners for a decade or so – Moser’s sister company supplies hairsprings to MB&F; – the two brands revealed their first collaboration in 2020 when both coincidentally celebrated their 15th anniversary. The more complicated of the two anniversary editions, the Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon was more Moser than MB&F; with its dial colour and movement, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The Cylindrical Tourbillon combines the best of both brands. The aesthe...

Review: The New Atelier Wen Perception, with Handmade Guilloché Dial

Atelier Wen introduces a new collection that features a stunning handmade guilloche dial, produced by a master craftsman in China.

Cool Britannia: anOrdain

The United Kingdom boasts a number of independent micro-brands that are continuing the nation’s role as an important center for watchmaking, disturbing the peace and offering watches that give many more well-known brands a run for their horological money. Here are four such brands on why and how they do what they do…

Business News: Aiôn Attempts to Reestablish French Watchmaking

Just as the biggest watch fair of the year opened its doors in Switzerland earlier in April, an industrial-scale watchmaking enterprise was born in France. Conceived as a vertically-integrated watchmaking group that makes movements for its own brands Aiôn Group, wants to establish “Made in France” as a key segment in a luxury-watch arena that’s dominated by Swiss, German, and Japanese players. Backed by government funding, Aiôn has the ambitious goal of producing 400,000 movements per year by 2025 in its new manufacture on the Mediterranean coast near Marseille. Although Aiôn has kept mum about the origins of its industrial capability, it is well known within the Swiss watch industry that the French group took over Swiss movement maker Felsa-Leschot, which was then moved lock, stock, and barrel to France. [Update April 20, 2022: Respected Swiss newspaper Le Temps published an article expressing scepticism about Aiôn, especially about the movement “factory” that Aiôn acquired. The article references the factory owner’s chequered history and involvement in multiple lawsuits. We believe the doubts expressed by the writer at Le Temps are well founded and would encourage everyone to read the article of March 16.] A Swiss foundation One of Aiôn’s founders is Anthony Simao, a French watchmaker who started his career in Swiss watchmaking, having worked at Breitling, Audemars Piguet, and Chronode. He then founded French watch brand Lornet, which has been merge...

A Moment In Watch History: Piaget x François-Paul Journe - Reprise

In 1995 Piaget, who was then part of the Vendôme group that would later become Richemont, entered the highest segment of the watch market by releasing a grande sonnerie wristwatch developed by François-Paul Journe. At the time, Journe was a freelance movement designer and hadn’t officially founded F.P. Journe yet.

Quick takes: new IWC IW389105 Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Lake Tahoe”

We take a quick look at the recently released IWC IW389105 Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Lake Tahoe”, with live photographs.

HANDS-ON: The Ace x Nomos Club 36 Blue Limited Edition

Watch brand collaborations with jewellers definitely aren’t as in-vogue as they once were, but Nomos’ team-up with Ace Jewelers proves that it should be done more often, as vendors of beautiful objects clearly know how to make a great looking watch. The Club 36 range from Nomos is one of their bestsellers, as its understated … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Ace x Nomos Club 36 Blue Limited Edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Mechanical Masterpiece By A Mechanical Mastermind: The Konstantin Chaykin Moscow Comptus Easter Clock - Reprise

Konstantin Chaykin's Moscow Comptus Easter Clock masterpiece isn’t designed for the wrist but for the mantel. And it presents further evidence that the man Joshua Munchow dubs the “Wonderboy Russian Watchmaker” is one of the greatest watch- and clockmakers in the game today.

50 years ago: The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster

Anyone who has encountered the Omega brand is no doubt familiar with the Moonwatch and possibly the most compelling and historically significant story behind a watch of all time. Strapped to the wrist of Buzz Aldrin, the Omega Speedmaster became the first watch to be worn on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. But … ContinuedThe post 50 years ago: The story of Apollo 13 and the Omega Speedmaster appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Five Fun And Functional New Releases From Sinn

A handful of great new watches from Frankfurt's finest.

New: Norqain Freedom 60 now in 40mm

Norqain makes their best selling Freedom 60 Chronograph in a smaller 40mm size with strap options in stainless steel bracelet, a linen strap or Alacantra.

Inside The Design: Lust For the Must

Cartier has a runaway hit with the Must, the youngest and coolest watch to come out of Paris in a long time. Here, our design columnist explains why there's more to the simple aesthetic than meets the eye.

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 green offers a fresh take on this top value proposition

The hottest commodity in the affordable space gets a lean, mean, green update, as the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 gets a fresh lick of paint.The post The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 green offers a fresh take on this top value proposition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hands-On: TAG Heuer Looks To The 1970s - And Nails It - With The New Orange Diver

It's far out, funky, groovy, and – most of all – orange.

Inside The Manufacture: Inside A METAS Master Chronometer Lab - Which Is Inside Tudor, Which Is Inside Rolex HQ In Geneva

Torture-testing Tudors.

Armin Strom Orbit: The Best Watch With A Date Complication Currently Available

Martin Green thinks that the only downside of the Armin Strom Orbit was that it launched as a limited edition of just 25 pieces, which are already sold out. More will follow, and that is at least some good news as he declares the Orbit the best watch with a date complication currently available.

VIDEO: Unpacking the new TAG Heuer releases from lab-grown diamonds to serious divers

Amongst all the gargantuan and intricate displays at Watches & Wonders, the TAG Heuer area was buzzing. After bumping into Kristian Haagen from DailyWatch, Andrew headed in to break down the list of TAG Heuer new releases, and unpack what makes them so exciting. Lots of attention has been justifiably given to the TAG Heuer … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Unpacking the new TAG Heuer releases from lab-grown diamonds to serious divers appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Vintage Watches: Trend Report, The Year So Far

A message from the vintage desk: An update on trends and what to watch going forward.

Talking Watches: With Jimmy O. Yang, Comedian, Writer, And 'Silicon Valley' Star

From vintage Rolex to G-Shock.

The new 36.5mm Grand Seiko SBGW289 has fans rejoicing at the possibilities beyond this kira-zuri cherry blossom limited edition

When a compact and classically dimensioned watch is debuted, a tiny-wrister bat signal is lit high in the sky for me to rush and cover it. Look, in journalism we have to remain objective, but this release hits home for me on a personal level and, based on your comments on social media, for many … ContinuedThe post The new 36.5mm Grand Seiko SBGW289 has fans rejoicing at the possibilities beyond this kira-zuri cherry blossom limited edition appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Bamford × Peanuts “Joe Preppy” GMT | Limited Edition For HODINKEE

The Bamford × Peanuts “Joe Preppy” GMT | Limited Edition For HODINKEE

Inside the Bremont x Williams event for the Australian Grand Prix

The Bremont boutique in Melbourne is nestled within the halls of St. Collins Lane, a shopping arcade in the heart of the city centre. Last Thursday, just 2.6 kilometres to the south, thousands of people from mechanics and volunteers to journalists and spectators began to swarm upon Albert Park Lake for the very first day … ContinuedThe post Inside the Bremont x Williams event for the Australian Grand Prix appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

Last week’s Australian Grand Prix set a new record for the highest attended weekend sporting event ever staged in Melbourne. That’s no mean feat in a sports-mad city that also hosts the Australian Open, the Melbourne Cup and is home to the MCG. Clearly, motorsports have enjoyed a serious injection of interest thanks to F1’s social … ContinuedThe post The circuit breakers: Watchspotting at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Armchair Picks: Frank’s 3 of the Best from W&W; 2022

Our writer Frank Chuo deliberates on his favourite novelties from Watches & Wonders 2022, featuring two musical watches and a really freaky one.

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Armchair Picks: Robin’s 3 of the Best from W&W; 2022

With the plethora of new watches in this year's Watches & Wonders, we select some of our favourite timepieces from W&W; 2022.