Results for The 1985 Swatch Consolidation

Hands-On: First Spotted On The Wrist In A U-2 Spy Plane – The New Flight Qualified Omega Speedmaster 'Pilot'

It is not quite a Flightmaster, but it is flight-tested and now here for civilians and military pilots alike.

Hands-On: How Théo Auffret's Tourbillon à Paris Bridges The Past, Present, And Future

Three years after our last check-in, it felt right to revisit Auffret's story and how he's expanded his role in watchmaking. But first, we go back to his start, and that includes a name you probably don't know: Jean-Batiste Viot.

Renaud Tixier ‘Monday’ | Fixing the “Unfixable”

Takahiko Aigaki Makes His Debut with the Direct Impulse Tourbillon

Introducing: The Fratello x Czapek Promenade Transparencies "Viridan Green"

A translucent new take on Czapek's recently introduced model.

The SpaceOne Tellurium, Now In Black And Blue

Understanding Chanel’s Direction In The Watchmaking Industry

Unplugging: Combatting Enthusiasm Fatigue

I’m a pandemic-era watch enthusiast. Stuck inside along with the rest of the world, I found myself with an unusual amount of time on my hands in the spring of 2020. My interest in watches had been passing at best, reflected in my recent purchase of a quartz Citizen dress watch that, looking back, was likely the most generic version of a bland 3 handed watch available on the entire internet. It was this office-inspired watch (which I was not even allowed to wear to the now-shuttered office) that probably led YouTube’s algorithm to throw a watch review into the mix as it attempted to entertain me for hours on end. Imagine my surprise when my former coworker and Worn and Wound’s own Zach Kazan was on my screen, talking about the water resistance and case diameter of a Seiko. And just like that, I stumbled into an engaged group of local collectors that were more than happy to get a newbie like me up to speed. Sure, it felt like the world was on fire, but at least I had a new hobby and community to distract me as it burned.  Stories similar to mine were playing out all over the world as a new wave of enthusiasts used an influx of time (and sometimes money) to give themselves self-curated crash courses in horology. For those of this cohort that still spend their free time reading watch blogs, it’s been a wild ride. We witnessed (and perhaps fueled) the rise of hype culture, the skyrocketing of prices, the divisive power of a plastic Speedmaster and the advent of not one...

Inside The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Program in the Middle East

Introducing: The Richard Mille RM 032 Ultimate Edition

A tonneau is a tonneau is a circle.

Hands-On: Ressence Introduces Its Most Compact Design With The Type 9

Industrial design, but make it elegant.

The Unconventional Ascendancy of Franck Muller

New: Catch Stanley in the Biaoist podcast (in Mandarin)

Stanley was in Taipei earlier this month and have caught up with Joe @biaoist Taiwan’s most influential watch influencer and Chapter Head of Redbar Taiwan.

Behind the Craft: Parmigiani Fleurier’s Toric Collection

Your invitation to the latest Salon Deluxe in Vietnam, now scheduled for December 7 to 8, 2024.

We will be attending this event in Ho Chih Minh City in Vietnam come December 6 to 8. You can too! Details on how to register is here.

Introducing The Gagà Laboratorio Labormatic

Introducing The Ressence TYPE 9 In Gray And Aqua

Review: Hands-On With The Ming 37.02 Minimalist

TAG Heuer Celebrates the 2nd Las Vegas Grand Prix with a Vibrant New Monaco Chronograph

Comprehensive Review of the Christopher Ward Bel Canto Viola

We took a close look at our friend Brighty's Christopher Ward Bel Canto Viola, and bring you this comprehensive hands-on review.

The Petrolhead Corner – Toyota’s Gazoo Racing Have Turned The GR86 Into a Castrol-Coloured Stunner For SEMA 2024

Memories, preferably fond ones, are an important part of life. And if you’re anything like me, that also comes down to our passion and hobbies. I have tons of delightful memories regarding watches, and cars for that matter. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend quite some time in and around cars I can never afford, […]

In Conversation With Adam Golden: Why Naoya Hida Is The Goat

Introducing: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic

Made up of Head racquets and Lacoste polos used by Djokovic during his 2023 season, this watch is a little piece of Grand Slam history.

Gear Design: The Backbone of Watchmaking

Nivada Grenchen Revives The Antarctic GMT