Horology News & Commentary From Across the Web

Article of the Day

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…

Latest Stories

Meg Tocci / Worn & Wound Hands-On: the Citizen Promaster Diver (37mm)
Amidst the three and four-figure divers that dominate the market, Citizen has a reputation for being the everyman’s watch. Though the brand offers a variety of styles and price points, their dive watches tend to be one of the most popular options a…
JX Su / SJX Watches IWC’s Super Shock Resistant Big Pilot XPL Gains Formula 1 Livery
IWC gives its exceptionally shock resistant – and strikingly expensive – aviator’s watch a new look. The Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff is dressed in the black and green livery of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team that’s s…
Griffin Bartsch / Worn & Wound Bremont Extends the Terra Nova Range with Bronze References
Last week, Bremont — the British brand in the midst of what could conservatively be called one of the most dramatic about faces we’ve seen from a watch brand in recent memory — dropped their first novelties of the year, a trio of bronze field watch…
Watch Collecting Lifestyle Introducing: IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
As the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team gears up for the new season, IWC Schaffhausen presents the Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Limited to 100 pieces, it combines the Swiss luxury w…
TanTan Wang / HODINKEE Introducing: G-Shock Gives The MRGB-2100 The 'Ao-Zumi' Treatment
Established by the MRG5000, the popular colorway now makes its way to the octagonal icon, this time with a rubber strap. Today, G-SHOCK launched a new addition to its flagship, high-end MR-G series: the MRG-B2100R-2A. While the rectangular G-SHOCK…
Denis Peshkov / Monochrome Watches Introducing – The New Laurent Ferrier Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue
If you’re a fan of indie watchmaker Laurent Ferrier, you’re likely familiar with the Traveller Globe Night Blue – a UK-only model first introduced in the Galet Traveller series back in 2016. This year, as the brand celebrates its 15th anniversary,…
Roberta Naas / ATimelyPerspective Longines Partners With Actor Henry Cavill As Ambassador Of Elegance
Actor Henry Cavill is the newest Ambassador of Elegance for LonginesLongines has always been synonymous with timeless sophistication, and the brand’s latest partnership with Henry Cavill reinforces its commitment to elegance as a way of life. The c…
Robert-Jan Broer / Fratello Watches The Rare 1994 Platinum Omega Speedmaster Skeleton By Armin Strom
A master at work Of course, you are familiar with Omega and, most probably, Armin Strom as well. But did you know that Armin Strom, founder of the eponymous brand, was once the artisan doing all the skeleton work for Omega in the 1990s?Skeleton wat…
Denis Peshkov / Monochrome Watches Introducing – Seconde/Seconde Adds Safety to the Perrelet Turbine
Perrelet, a member of the Festina Group (since 2004), which owns movement manufacturer Soprod, traces its roots back to 1777. Today, the brand is best known for its Turbine collection, which was first introduced in 2009. These distinctive timepiece…
Thomas Van Straaten / Fratello Watches Greubel Forsey: The Art Of Invention — A Book By Michael Clerizo
Marking the 20th anniversary of Greubel Forsey How did this book land on my desk? “Thomas, you wrote a watch book; why don’t you review this one?” — that’s how. To be fair, I am woefully unqualified to do so both because I cannot stand in author Mi…
Jamie Weiss / Time+Tide The 8 best field watches for everyday expeditions
What makes a field watch a field watch? Basically, it’s a simple, rugged watch with military roots (see the “Dirty Dozen” or ATP watches), with a no-nonsense look that pairs with almost anything… Sort of a Levi’s 501 of the watch world. The archet…
Ariel Adams / aBlogToWatch Watch Review: OX Oceanix FROG300 GMT Diver
Products like the OX Oceanix FROG300 GMT diver’s watch are a major reason I like startup timepiece brands. Mr. Bolart, creator of OX Oceanix, has applied a lot of love and attention to not only the products but also the brand itself. Motivated and…
Michael Stockton / Fratello Watches Fratello On Air: Discussing Vintage Chronographs — Part 2
Back with the finale and loads of details Welcome back to Fratello On Air! This week, we tackle the second half of our discussion on vintage chronographs. We get into the weeds in this episode, so we hope you like it nerdy!Last week, we kicked off…
Denis Peshkov / Monochrome Watches Introducing – The New Mido Commander Gradient in Green
Mido, one of the accessible brands of the Swatch Group, introduced the Gradient series to its Commander collection a few years ago, showcasing semi-transparent dégradé dials that reveal much of the movement beneath. Since then, the lineup has expan…
Peter Chong / Deployant New: IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff
IWC extends their Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL in a three way collaboration with Toto Wolff and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Press Release details with commentary in italics.The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff…
Michael Stockton / Fratello Watches Hands-On With The New Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0
Timely updates for this meca-quartz chronograph Sternglas continues to evolve its watch lineup rapidly. Today’s new Tachymeter 2.0 is a great example because it replaces the original model after a short three-year production run. We like it when a…
David Bredan / aBlogToWatch New Release: Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic Is The First Multicolor Ceramic Watch
The Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic watch finally marks a big new chapter for the brand’s “art of fusion” ethos, as it debuts as the world’s first multicolor ceramic timepiece. As with any “world’s first” claims, this one also comes with its ow…
Zach Kazan / Worn & Wound 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…
Mark Kauzlarich / HODINKEE Indie Brand ALTO Taps Into 70s Design With The ART 01
After quietly launching last year, the young brand has just announced two new 'Monochrome' releases as former Cartier Senior Watch Designer Raphaël Abeillon joins as ALTO's Creative Director. Last summer, I was a little shocked to hear that Raphaël…
Brandon Moore / SJX Watches Alto Introduces Monochrome Editions of the Art 01
Now entering its second year, Alto has returned with two new editions of its debut model, the Art 01. The Art 01 Monochrome Grey and Monochrome Black editions feature bead-blasted titanium cases that enhance the brand’s distinctive futurist aesthet…
Mike Razak / aBlogToWatch New Release: Louis Vuitton Tambour Ceramic Watch
The evolution of the Louis Vuitton that started in 2023 continues apace! In 2023, we saw the reinvention of the drum-shaped Tambour line with the introduction of three models in steel, two-tone, gold, and rose gold. Since then, we’ve seen the rethi…
Watchonista The Unlikely Watch Collector: Will Ferrell
We’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more watches. Actor and comedian Will Ferrell is a rare talent who’s so deeply intertwined in pop culture that it feels as if he’s always been part of the zeitgeist. In the last six months alone, his…
Russell Sheldrake / Time+Tide Alto brings us two Monochrome takes on its edgy ART 01
Alto adds uniformity to its initial release with two Monochrome Editions of the ART 01. One in full black and the other in grey, they are both limited to just 20 pieces each. Inside is the same A01 calibre made for Alto by Le Cercle des Horlogers.…
Roberta Naas / ATimelyPerspective A Closer Look: Bell & Ross BR-03 Astro — Out Of This World
Bell & Ross BR-03 AstroBell & Ross continues to push the boundaries of watchmaking with the new BR 03 Astro, a stunning tribute to Earth and its celestial companions. Limited to just 999 pieces, this watch takes inspiration from the vastness of spa…
Rebecca Doulton / Monochrome Watches First Look – The New Louis Vuitton Tambour Ceramic
Louis Vuitton is at the apex of the luxury ladder, recognised worldwide for its high-quality leather goods and accessories emblazoned with the iconic LV monogram. Although the Maison’s history dates back to 1854, watches didn’t materialise in LV’s…
JX Su / SJX Watches Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Goes Upmarket with Ceramic and Gemstones
During the recent LVMH Watch Week, Louis Vuitton revealed new, luxe variants of its Tambour (alongside the unexpected Convergence). Originally launched in relatively conservative guises, the slim sports watch now gets more interesting – and pricey…