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Charlotte Harris / Time+Tide 10 of the best California dial watches making the most of the quirky layout
Just like many of the best watch stories, that of the California dial is another steeped in mystique. While it’s probably not as historically relevant as revealing the watch that was worn on Everest the first time or the purchases of Paul Newman’s…

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Roberta Naas / ATimelyPerspective Introducing The Armin Strom Orbit Purple World First On-Demand Bezel Date
Armin Strom Orbit Purple watch boasts a world’s first indication: on-demand pointer date on the bezel.Independent Swiss watch brand Armin Strom has once again pushed the boundaries of horological innovation – something it does frequently – quietly…
Malaika Crawford / HODINKEE Introducing: Breitling's New Top Time B31 Measures 38mm (Live Pics)
And brand ambassador Austin Butler fronts the time-only mid-size (hurrah) campaign. March 25, 2025 Photos by Mark Kauzlarich Breitling first introduced the Top Time in 1964 as an entry-level chronograph designed to attract a younger, style-consciou…
Brett Braley / Worn & Wound Schwarz Etienne Introduces the Geometry Black
In 2023, Schwarz Etienne debuted the Geometry line of watches. With its deconstructed dial, this collection has mixed technical precision and artistic license to create a set of watches that show that going a little avant-garde can have a huge pay-…
Jason Lee / SJX Watches SJX Podcast: Ahead of Watches & Wonders 2025
This week we remember Jean-Pierre Hagmann, whose hand created some of the finest watch cases in modern watchmaking. We discuss the latest creations from Audemars Piguet, Albishorn, Biver, Krayon, and Laurent Ferrier.We also dedicate a segment to qu…
Rebecca Doulton / Monochrome Watches First Look – The New Czapek Antarctique Tourbillon (Incl. Video)
Independent watchmaker Czapek launched its first luxury sports watch – the Antarctique – with the brand’s first in-house movement in 2020. Avoiding the classic formula of angular bezels that populate this genre, the Antarctique is a stylish, relati…
Robert-Jan Broer / Fratello Watches Neil Armstrong’s Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Going Up For Auction
Theoretically, it could become yours... No, it’s not the one he wore on the Moon, of course. The Speedmaster Professional 105.012 with NASA serial number 46 that Neil Armstrong wore during Apollo 11 is on display at the National Air and Space Museu…
JX Su / SJX Watches An Affordable Jump Hour from Zentier
The Lapis Sauté Mt. Fuji Edition is an affordable jump hour watch from micro brand Zentier that combines a classical a guichet display for hours and minutes, along with a cushion case and a lapis lazuli dial. Like Zentier’s earlier jump hour model,…
Peter Chong / Deployant What is new and happening next week at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2025
We are excited to be at Watches & Wonders 2025. Once again. After nearly 30 years for Peter, he is still excited to go. And Stanley’s second WWG has also got him super psyched and excited. We talk about what is new and happening next week in Geneva…
Sabine Zwettler / WatchTime Seiko Speeds Up with the Limited Edition Seiko 5 Sports Mooneyes
In a collaboration that bridges the world of timekeeping with the spirit of American automotive and motorcycle culture, Seiko presents a cool new addition to its mechanical-entry segment, the Seiko 5 Sports collection. The SKX Series Mooneyes Limit…
Michael Stockton / Fratello Watches Fratello On Air: Wishes For Watches And Wonders 2025
A light discussion about our hopes for the fair in Geneva Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we share our hopes and dreams (not really) for what should be an epic Watches and Wonders 2025. After a blah 2024, we’re expecting s…
Michael Stockton / Fratello Watches Introducing: The Maurice Lacroix 1975 Collection
Celebrating 50 years in style! Today, we take a look at the new Maurice Lacroix 1975 Collection. These watches represent a new line and celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary. They are attractive choices as daily pieces that lean toward the dressy…
Mike Razak / aBlogToWatch Cost Of Entry: Norqain Adventure Sport 42mm Watch
When Norqain came onto the scene in 2018, it didn’t bother dipping its toes to test the waters or letting the market decide what it would be. It set up shop, declaring without any hint of doubt that it was a luxury Swiss watch brand. Entering into…
Russell Sheldrake / Time+Tide Alto takes its next step with the most complex stone dial on the market
Young independent brand Alto adds a limited edition falcon’s eye dial to its catalogue. Sections of the semi-precious stone have been cut up and arranged from darkest in the centre to lightest on the outside to represent a real eye. Limited to jus…
Thomas Van Straaten / Fratello Watches Pre-Owned Spotlight: Rolex Watches With Integrated Bracelets
Going for the integrated look from The Crown Okay, we have all seen those grainy, allegedly leaked Rolex images, right? Could we see a return of Rolex watches with integrated bracelets this spring? Who knows? We haven’t engaged too much since we ca…
Erik Slaven / Monochrome Watches First Look – Solid & Seductive, The New Farer Moritz Green Chronograph
Farer is a brand you’re likely familiar with as it’s a well-established British watch company at this point, founded in 2015 with a large portfolio (past and present) of stylish and even whimsical models. The latest Farer Moritz Green chronograph i…
Roberta Naas / ATimelyPerspective Breitling Buys Gallet, What’s Next?
View of face of hand-held stopwatch [Stopwatch, Wright Brothers, A19640054], nickel plated with white face and arabic numerals. Smaller inset dial to record minutes. This watch was used to time the four flights made with the Wright Flyer by Wilbur…
Jamie Weiss / Time+Tide Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney
The magnetic draw of Sydney should not be underestimated – and I’m not just saying that because I’m a born-and-bred Sydneysider. It’s a bustling metropolis and one of the great world cities, and few cities around the can compete with Sydney’s year-…
Ken Gargett / Quill & Pad Vega Sicilia Spanish Wines: Still Wearing the Crown in Spanish Wines
One Spanish estate stands above all others in the world of fine wine (okay, we are putting Sherry to one side here as that is an entirely different debate).Many years ago, the famous British wine scribe, Hugh Johnson, described Penfolds Grange Herm…
Watchonista Scrabble The Seconds: The Profound TAG Heuer-Motorsports Connection
Beyond its newly revived relationship with Formula 1, TAG Heuer’s heart and soul have been petrol-fueled for decades and decades. The 2025 season marks LVMH’s takeover of the coveted Formula 1 global partnership role. To those of us who follow moto…
Sabine Zwettler / WatchTime Springtime Charm: Meistersinger’s Neo Special in Fresh Pastel Hues
As the season of renewal begins, Meistersinger, the single-hand watch specialist from Germany, unveils four new pastel color variants for their popular retro model, the Neo. This classic timepiece now embraces a fresh, spring-inspired palette: ligh…
Martin Green / WatchTime Spotlight on Independent Watchmaker Christiaan van der Klaauw
Photos by Reinout Nieuwenhuizen Segaar.When it comes to independent watch brands, Christiaan van der Klaauw is one that wrote the book about them. Born in 1944 in Leiden, The Netherlands, he trained as an instrument maker and got involved with the…
Russell Sheldrake / Time+Tide Take a tour of British Watchmakers’ Day 2025
British Watchmakers’ Day is quickly becoming a date to have circled in the calendar here in London, with its second instalment living up to the hype created by its debut last year. With more brands joining the fray and other exhibitors (including o…
Peter Chong / Deployant New: Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon 11, yellow gold edition
Arnold & Son celebrates their 250th Anniversary of John Arnold’s legacy, with the new Constant Force Tourbillon 11. Press Release information with commentary in italics.The Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon 11, Ref. 1FCBJ.E01A.C246J will retai…
Denis Peshkov / Monochrome Watches Introducing – The New Byrne Star Worldtimer with a Time Flow Indication
Byrne is an independent watchmaker that debuted in 2021 and is known for its original design and playful dial animations featuring customisable, changing indices. At the heart of its innovation is the Gyro Dial complication, which allows the cuboid…
Henry Black / Fratello Watches Can We Appreciate The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms As Just A Good Dive Watch?
Taking a classic out into the ocean Last year, I asked, “Can we appreciate the Rolex Submariner as just a great dive watch?” That question and article sparked a lot of debate. Today, I am asking a similar question of the Submariner’s spiritual comp…