Voutilainen

Piece Unique Voutilainen 28SC

Likely a piece unique, this 28SC is amongst the most restrained pieces Kari Voutilainen has made. Typically, pieces such as the Vingt-8 sported a petite seconds with its own guilloché. The 28SC embraced a degree of sporting edge via centre seconds in its place. In addition, the classic teardrop lug

Albishorn

Hands-On With The Albishorn Marinagraph Paraíba Racing

By now, many of you should know what Albishorn is. It’s a unique approach in the indie watch scene, the love child of industry veteran Sébastien Chaulmontet, with a clever concept. Albishorn timepieces ask, “What if?” The brand’s models are modern “reinterpretations&#82

Zenith · Breitling

Sunday Morning Showdown: Breitling Chronomat B01 Chronograph 42 Vs. Zenith Chronomaster Original

It’s Sunday morning, which means it’s time for another showdown! This week’s battle pits two modern versions of classic chronographs against each other. Mike picked the recently revamped Breitling Chronomat, while Jorg picked the Zenith Chronomaster Original, the modern version of

Atelier Wen

Watches, Stories, & Gear: the Latest Atelier Wen Perception, a New Leica Projector, and “The End of Oak Street”

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love

The ABCs of Time – An Extensive Look at Modern Alternatives to the Lever Escapement

There’s an old saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That could easily apply to the lever escapement, a design so perfected that almost all mechanical watches rely on it today after its debut in 1754. It’s reliable, accurate and easily mass produced, and watchmakers like Rolex and P

Awake

Keep calm and stare at the dial: Awake’s latest Sơn Mài hides Britain in plain sight

With a subtle nod to one of the first countries to accept the brand, the new Vietnamese lacquer watch will have you looking closer. The post Keep calm and stare at the dial: Awake’s latest Sơn Mài hides Britain in plain sight appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ollech & Wajs

Watch Review: The Ollech & Wajs Astrochron — A Dive Chronograph That Earns Its Saltwater Stripes

There are timepieces that cosplay as tool watches, and then there are those that feel genuinely overbuilt for reasons completely unrelated to marketing. The Ollech & Wajs Astrochron belongs firmly in the latter camp. It’s a watch that seems to exist because somebody in Zurich genuinely thought a

The Petrolhead Corner – The Jaw-Dropping Koenigsegg-Powered Kimera Automobili K39

Today’s restomod scene is much like the late-1990s to early 2000s supercar game. It seems like every other week, some never-before-heard-of company takes an icon from the past and dusts it off for life in the spotlight once more. But there’s a big difference. Unlike the many, many vaporw

Farer

Farer updates its GMT Bezel collection, introducing two new striking guilloché dials

Farer refreshes its GMT Bezel collection with two new colours, featuring sharp, striking guilloché dials and sapphire bezel inserts The post Farer updates its GMT Bezel collection, introducing two new striking guilloché dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Orient Star

Introducing: New Orient Star Contemporary Date Models, Including A 75th-Anniversary Limited Edition

Orient Star introduces three new Contemporary Date watches. These approachable timepieces highlight clean, easy-to-read designs. The 75th-anniversary version leads the way with a blue-green “Aurora” gradient dial. It brings a welcome burst of color to the lineup. This version is limited

Seiko · Longines · Caravelle +1

eBay Finds: A Waltham in Great Condition, a Few Affordable Seikos, and the Most 80s Watch You’ve Ever Seen

eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion. Vintage Ma

Tudor

Photo Report: A Truly Wild Tudor Collector Meet Up In Geneva

Some of the rarest and most special vintage watches from Tudor's past were recently brought together for an incredible event in Geneva.

Seiko

Seiko Celebrates 60 Years of PADI with Limited-Edition Prospex Dive Watch

Turtle case meets blue globe-motif dial for the latest Seiko PADI diver.  More

Pequignet

Hands-on – The Pequignet Royale Paris Chronograph (Incl. Video Review)

Just a stone’s throw north of Neuchâtel, Switzerland and crossing the border into France, you will stumble upon a town called Morteau. Much like Le Locle and the Vallée de Joux are for the Swiss, Morteau is the heart of French mechanical watchmaking. It is here that you will find the Pequignet

Jaeger-LeCoultre

JLC brought some of its rarest vintage Reversos to our London Studio last night

Telling the history of the Reverso through rich storytelling and some of the most important examples ever made. The post JLC brought some of its rarest vintage Reversos to our London Studio last night appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Universal Geneve · Omega · Rolex +1

Bring a Loupe: A Cartier Platinum Pocket Watch, A Gilt Rolex Explorer, An Omega Railmaster, And A Broad Arrow Polerouter

All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.

Sinn

Hands-On With My Latest Purchase — The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd

A few weeks ago, my latest watch purchase, a Sinn 103 St Ty Hd, arrived. I can’t tell you how many times I have browsed the Sinn catalogs over the years, whether on the brand’s website or in the printed versions we receive in the mail every year. The company from Frankfurt holds a special [&#8