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Revolution
Time is asymmetrical (at least, to us poor mortals who must perforce follow its apparently irreversible arrow) so why shouldn’t a watch be asymmetrical too? In 1972, Vacheron Constantin introduced a watch with a lozenge shaped, asymmetrical case that combined old-school codes of slimness and simplicity with a jazzy, modern silhouette that became a major […]
Revolution
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Revolution
I own a handful of real watches. When I say real, what I mean is luxury timepieces; and while a massive watch safe isn’t something that might fit my budget or collection (I don’t own that many watches worth that kind of protection), I believe that there are watch aficionados (like my boss, Wei) with […]
Revolution
We don’t think about magnetic fields often and though they are thoroughly pervasive in our high technology environments, we tend to think of magnets as these little buttons of fun used to “hover and drag” metal cars across table tops. It’s time we grow out of childish notions and understand that magnetic fields are generated […]
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Worn & Wound
The period between LVMH Watch Week and Watches & Wonders is usually pretty quiet on the watch release front, but Zenith teamed up with Revolution to drop a new edition of their ongoing series of “Cover Girl” reissues that is almost certainly the most radical rethinking of the concept yet. We’ve covered both of the previous Zenith x Revolution collaborations that sought to resurface one of the most famous references in Zenith’s vast archive. The first, introduced in 2020, was a fairly straightforward recreation of the vintage reference. The second was a titanium version, and just a little more esoteric. The third, though, is a real departure, crafted from carbon fiber for a dramatically different look and wearing experience. The headline here is the weight. On a hook and loop strap, the Cover Girl Carbon weighs just 55 grams, significantly lighter than even the titanium version released a few years ago. It’s a little more if you opt for the full carbon fiber bracelet, but more on that in a minute. The case is in the classic A384, tonneau shape, which measures 37mm in diameter and 12.5mm tall. According to Zenith and Revolution, the carbon fiber used here is of the high modulus variety, similar to what’s seen in high end bicycles and sports cars. The dial is also made from carbon fiber, which creates a coherent and aggressive look for the entire piece. It’s matte black and features the same “shark tooth” outer register that is common to the other Cover ...
Deployant
The crazy folks at Underd0g Studios have releases the Pumpkin - a design based on the sketch of a talented 11 year old girl.
Hodinkee
In our watch-related movie of the week, the timepiece is basically the only thing that isn't a mystery.
Hodinkee
Zoe Abelson made her career helping others find the watches of their dreams. Here she shares a few of her own – plus the one travel accessory she can’t live without.
Time+Tide
With the northern hemisphere in the throws of fall, as Jimmy Fallon recently joked on The Tonight Show, we are sadly now past the “Hot Girl Summer” season and in the midst of “Sad Girl Autumn” with Adele and Taylor Swift recently dropping heart-wrenching singles. “Hot Girl Summer”, a phrase coined by rapper Megan Thee … ContinuedThe post Megan Thee Stallion cools off from Hot Girl Summer with her iced-out Rolex Sky-Dweller appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Vintage watch expert, Eric Wind tells Revolution how he came across four vintage “Cover Girls” and bought them all at once, from one gentleman seller.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
The Squale Sub-37 Legend brings a 37mm case, sapphire box crystal, and Old Radium lume to the brand's growing dive watch lineup.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Nodus and Raven Watches release the TrailTrekker Basecamp, a true GMT with blue dial, Old Radium lume, and Miyota 9075 movement for $875.
Worn & Wound
Pink is everywhere you look these days. Whether at the movies with Barbie and Mean Girls or on the pitch and track with Inter-Miami and Alpine, pink is undoubtedly experiencing a moment. If you need further proof of this, look no further than Pantone, which has named a shade of pink its ‘Color of the Year’ for not only 2024, but did so for 2023 as well. So it’s no small wonder that we’re seeing pink crop up in watches of all stripes recently. One brand that has made great use of pink over the last few years is Bravur, a Swedish micro-brand making excellent watches inspired by cycling. I finally got to see their collection in person at WindUp Watch Fair in San Francisco recently, and I can attest that they are one of those brands whose watches got stuck in the corners of your mind, persistently refusing to give up space. This latest release from the brand is the Grand Tour La Corsa Rosa IV, a chronograph inspired by the Giro D’Italia (think an Italian version of the Tour de France). Now, I am not the person to dive into the intricacies of international competitive cycling, but I can tell you that, similar to the Tour de France’s yellow jersey, each day’s leader in the Giro D’Italia wears a pink jersey, and that it was this jersey which inspired the black and pink chronograph’s colorway. As the Roman numeral in the name would indicate, this is the fourth release in the Grand Tour La Corsa Rosa line of watches. While the most obvious nod to the race are the ...
Monochrome
We’ve said this on so many occasions already… In the world of mechanical wonders, nothing is as closely related as cars and watches. Both are fueled by passion, both are mechanical (or we want them to be mechanical), both are objects to be collected and enjoyed as the perfect toys for boys (or girls). There’s something […]
Hodinkee
Radium is the least of his concerns in our watch-related movie of the week.
Quill & Pad
Bond girls often dazzle us with their brains and beauty, but for the upcoming twenty-fifth James Bond movie, 'No Time to Die,' Chopard jewels are also set to do some dazzling. The Swiss brand will have some of its most stunning creations worn in the movie by Cuban-Spanish actress Ana de Armas playing Paloma, this film’s Bond girl. Martin Green fills us in on which diamonds will grace her character.
Time+Tide
Gender-fluid. If you were born yesterday or became acquainted with pop culture only last year, you could be forgiven for thinking – based on the excitable talk among style-and-social commentators – that it’s a newly minted concept. Not so. The 1970s: boys wearing their hair longer than girls; 1966: Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking … and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Chanel’s exceptional Boy.Friend Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
“Girls just want watches that look pretty.” So we are told. Of course, most of us want things that look good (and, ah, don’t men want good-looking stuff too?). But “just” pretty? Please. The watch industry has patronised us with that old cliché for too long. For many of us girls, a fashion watch is … ContinuedThe post LIST: Pretty Big Bang – 6 Hublot watches perfect for women appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
James Marsden, a face you will recognise from at least one of your favourite films (guys: Zoolander, girls: The Notebook, me: Westworld), describes the moment he surprised/scared IWC‘s Creative Director, Christian Knoop, the night before. “I was chatting with Christian and I told him can you please make a perpetual calendar with a split-seconds chrono in a … ContinuedThe post EXCLUSIVE: “Actor guy” James Marsden from Westworld wants IWC to make a PC with a split-seconds chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Something old, something new –that’s the theme that runs through much of watchmaking. Lest we forget, the basic technology of watchmaking consists of a mainspring barrel, gears, a lever escapement, and a temperature compensated balance controlled by a balance spring. All of those elements –every one –were in place by 1750, boys and girls, when […]
Fratello
No watch is perfect, and even the most enthusiastic collectors have their limits. It might be a poorly finished detail, an uncomfortable clasp, or a design choice that makes you wonder what the brand was thinking. Some things are easy to overlook, while others can ruin the experience of wearing an otherwise excellent watch. In […] Visit Fratello Talks: Our Watch Pet Peeves Vol. II to read the full article.
SJX Watches
Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami has launched his own watch brand, Takashi Murakami Time Objects, following a string of collaborations with Hublot. Its debut Skull Flowers collection comprises five skull-shaped watches with rotating flower eyes, jumping hours, and a flying tourbillon, continuing the artist’s exploration of unconventional wristwatch forms. Initial thoughts Mr Murakami’s move into watchmaking taps two converging trends. The first is the growing crossover between high-end watches and contemporary art. The second is the emergence of specialist manufacturers capable of developing and producing small batches of highly imaginative watches, allowing an artist to establish a brand without building a manufacture. Branching out independently seems like a shrewd business move. Mr Murakami has already established a presence amongst watch collectors through his Hublot collaborations, which progressed from spinning flowers in Classic Fusion cases to the purpose-built MP-15 with its central tourbillon. Mr Murakami appears to have recognised what brands like Hublot and Audemars Piguet already understand: a prominent artist can draw contemporary art collectors into watch boutiques. Hublot’s recent Classic Fusion Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons is said to have attracted a large number of such buyers, while Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Concept KAWS “Companion” reflects similar ambitions at an even higher price point. With Time Objects, Mr Murakami has develo...
Monochrome
Takashi Murakami is one of the most recognisable contemporary artists. His colourful smiling flowers, eccentric characters and references to Japanese popular culture have become instantly identifiable, appearing in galleries, museums and collaborations with some of the world’s most prominent fashion and luxury brands. Yet Murakami is not simply an artist lending his signature to commercial […]
SJX Watches
Founded by William Massena and Louis Westphalen-Lemaitre, Ateliers Associés aims to help independent watchmakers build sustainable brands through funding and shared technical and commercial expertise. Its first partner is French watchmaker Mickaël Gaspar. Unveiled at IAMWATCH in Singapore, Mr Gaspar’s Souscription has been a decade in the making. It represents the first project backed by the incubator that plans to support up to four new watchmakers each year in exchange for minority stakes in their businesses. Initial thoughts The history of independent watchmaking is littered with the names of once-promising brands that lacked the capital and commercial expertise to become self-sustaining enterprises. Industry veterans William Massena and Louis Westphalen-Lemaitre founded Ateliers Associés to address that problem. The pair bring complementary experience spanning watch collecting, auctions, product development and the commercial demands of running a brand. From left: William Massena, Louis Westphalen-Lemaitre, and Mickaël Gaspar The firm’s first partner is Mickaël Gaspar, a 29-year-old French watchmaker who trained at the Lycée Edgar Faure in Morteau, a notable source of emerging independent talent. Its alumni include F.P. Journe Young Talent Competition winners Rémy Cools, Théo Auffret and Thomas Aubert. His training also included stints at Breitling and Sellita before joining MH Horlogerie in Les Brenets, near Le Locle. His Souscription, however, grew out of...
SJX Watches
The Petermann Bédat Reference 2914 Monopusher Chronograph is the brand’s first conventional chronograph, following the split-seconds ref. 2941 introduced in 2023. It combines the elaborate finishing of its predecessor with an even more compact 36.5 mm platinum case, bringing the brand’s strengths into a format that suits prevailing preferences. The partially transparent dial reveals the finishing beneath, while the cal. 234 movement combines historical roots with meaningful technical upgrades including a free-sprung balance and an instantly jumping minutes counter. Initial thoughts The ref. 2914 could hardly be more on target with prevailing collector tastes. Its appeal rests on two qualities that are increasingly sought after: high-end finishing and restrained proportions. The emphasis on finishing feels natural for Petermann Bédat, having been central to the brand’s identity from the beginning. While many upstart independents outsource decoration to a circle of increasingly well-known specialists, Gaël Petermann and Florian Bédat handle this work in-house. That gives their watches a more direct connection to the people behind the brand, reinforcing the value of what they bring to the table. The finishing is apparent front and back thanks to the partially transparent dial, an approach established with the brand’s debut ref. 1967 Deadbeat Seconds. It answers collector demand for more visible craftsmanship by revealing the side of the main plate normally conceal...
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Petermann Bédat introduces the Ref. 2914, a 20-piece limited-edition chronograph that takes a simpler approach to the duo's earlier split-seconds creation. Our hands-on review.
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