Results for The Silver Snoopy Award

Alpina and the Era of the Adventure Watch

Introducing: The Nodus x 'Beers And Cameras' Obscura – A Watch For Analog Photographers

Ready for your next photo walk and complete with an "Exposure Gauge Complication."

Laurent Ferrier Updates the Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue

Hands-On with the 100% Swiss-Made Piccola & Jofrette PJ1

It’s not entirely uncommon for my first encounter with a brand to be when they inquire about attending Windup Watch Fairs. There are a lot of brands out there, more every year, so it’s hard to keep up with every new launch. Conveniently, Windup is a great way for new brands to meet enthusiasts and potential customers (sorry, this wasn’t meant to be a Windup pitch), resulting in a natural amount of outreach. When new brands come in, whether to me or a colleague, we give them a quick review to see if they are a conceptual fit for the fair, which they are more often than not. Occasionally, a new brand will stand out, for one reason or another, and they’ll get the seal of approval and an immediate request for a sample to review. Such was the case with Piccola & Joffrete. What stood out wasn’t the watch’s design, though it is altogether pleasant if conservative; rather, it was what appeared to be a high level of finish and a dedication to Swiss manufacturing. Many watches say Swiss-made on them, the definition of which I’ll elaborate on below, but few say 100% Swiss-made like the Piccola & Joffretes. Typically, those that are 100% Swiss (which is also hard to tell as transparency isn’t a strength of the watch world) cost significantly more, likely starting in the five figures. So, the final aspect that made Piccola & Joffrete (PJ) stand out was their relatively reasonable price point, Swissness considered, of 2500 CHF. There are several criteria a watch must mee...

The Latest Royal Oak Offshore and Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Releases Shine In Shades Of Gray And Colored Ceramic

This May Be the Best Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Yet

Introducing: The Timex x The New Yorker Centennial Watch

Printed dial, of course.

Girard-Perregaux’s New Laureato Aston Martin Edition Has One of the Most Insane Dials You’ve Ever Seen

The Craziest Story Behind The Crazy Hours, As Told By Franck Muller

Introducing: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M In Bronze Gold And Burgundy

Omega's professional diver goes luxe with Bronze Gold and a warm burgundy bezel.

The Vertical Collection: Three essential, most important watches from F.P.Journe

We continue onto our next chapter of our Vertical Collection Series wih F.P.Journe, yet another iconic maison, with such a rich collection of masterpieces.

Introducing the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGH027 “Mount Iwate”

Examining The Dual Transmission System Of The Breguet Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077

All The 12 Exclusive Editions In Commemoration Of Sincere Fine Watches’ 70th Anniversary Milestone

Bell & Ross Introduces the BR-03 Astro

A few months back at a watch collector’s get together, I was asked by a friend how we at Worn & Wound decide what to write about when it comes to new releases. It’s a good question. Obviously, we can’t cover everything, so decisions have to be made somewhere about what we devote time and energy to, and what we ultimately think is less essential. Obviously, there are a number of brands that are almost always going to be somewhat newsworthy and of interest to our readers, and they tend to be prioritized. There are also watches that are of a more personal interest to some of us, maybe less commercial, but still noteworthy in some respect. A category, though, that almost always makes it through, is when a watch comes around that makes me want to check off the “unique” button in our content management system. Not a diver, not a dress watch, not sport or tactical. A watch that can only or primarily be described as “unique” is almost always going to get a pass.  Bell & Ross has a knack for these, and the latest is the BR-03 Astro, a 999 piece limited edition inspired by nothing less than outer space, and our own solar system. Bruno Belamich, the brand’s co-founder and creative director, says he was inspired specifically by the view of the earth from the observation dome, the Cupola, of the International Space Station. The dial is blue aventurine (obviously evoking a star filled sky) with the brilliant blue, spherical representation of earth at its center. An engr...

Bell & Ross’ New BR-03 Astro Shows Off The Earth, Moon, Mars, And A Satellite To Tell The Time

The Urwerk UR-100V Magic T Hunter Green Perfectly Sums Up The Brand In 2025

Hands-On: The Omega Speedmaster 'First Omega In Space'

Move over white lacquer dial. I've got a new favorite Speedy.

The Best Watch Ever?! | Know Your Complications | Diving Deep | Part II

The Detent Escapement In Wristwatches: Dream A (Big) Little Dream

The Journey of Thomas Schnelle

Thomas Schnelle’s journey began in northern Germany, where he pursued studies in toolmaking. After completing his technical college education, Schnelle found himself at a crossroads. While he contemplated studying design, a lack of confidence initially held him back. It was at this juncture that fate intervened, leading him to Chronoswiss, then owned and operated by Gerd-Rüdiger Lang in Munich.  Chronowiss and Lang could be a long story in itself since Lang had mentored and influenced a lot of the next generation of watchmakers and brands. In 1991, 21-year-old Schnelle approached Lang, and it paid off when Lang entrusted the young newcomer with a significant project – creating a series of 99 escapement models. Schnelle officially started his career in the watchmaking industry as a supplier to Chronoswiss, later becoming a freelancer for the Bavarian brand.  In 1995, Schnelle completed his watchmaking studies in Würzburg, and had the honor to be recognized as Germany’s best young watchmaker in competition. He continued to work as a freelancer for Chronoswiss until 2012, when Lang sold the company to the Ebstein family in Switzerland. Schnelle also repaired Cartier Tank watches for nearly 20 years for the Richemont group. He even took on side projects like milling air stream chambers for Infineon, and offering his technical design services.  In August 2024, I visited Schnelle at his home atelier in Munich, and his workshop was filled with photographs, technical de...

Zenith’s Lightest Automatic Chronograph! | Introducing The Zenith Cover Girl Carbon

The Legend of Franck Muller Part 2: Frank Muller and the Tourbillon

Just Because: The Wacky Watches Of Seiko’s “Incredibly Specialized Watch Exhibition 2”

Egg timer boogaloo.

The New Credor Locomotive Is A Bold, Permanent Addition To Credor’s Lineup