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Two years ago, British watchmakers Fears and Garrick joined forces. Together, they presented the aptly named Fears Garrick. Fears ensured the watch looked charming and elegant, like a true gentleman. Garrick was there to impress us with the exposed balance wheel and the overall finishing of the watch. Now the two parties are back with a new version — the Fears Garrick. This time, it has a frosted salmon dial and is limited to just five pieces. These are available exclusively through independent watch retailer Collective Horology, the first American retailer for both Fears and Garrick. Let’s take a quick…
Photos by Ed Rhee In 2021, Chopard unveiled the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 watch to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the L.U.C line, the brand’s top-tier timepieces with in-house-made movements. A new L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 watch arrived at Watches & Wonders 2024, this time dressed in white gold and black enamel rather than the original rose gold version with a white dial. Would it have been more appropriate to call this the Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 28 seeing as it’s three years later? I jest. We went hands-on with the new white-gold Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 watch to…
The Windup Watch Fair is just days away, so you know that means: it’s our Worn & Wound podcast Windup Watch Fair preview episode! In this episode, Blake Malin hosts Events Manager Nelly Calhoun and Head of Partnerships Kyle Snarr to get into all the details of the New York City show to help you prepare and to get the most out of the fair. This year, the Windup Watch Fair moves to a new venue in New York City, Center415, in the heart of New York City on Fifth Ave, between 37th and 38th streets. This is not only…
2024 brought us the return of the Toric, the first timepiece developed by Parmigiani Fleurier when the brand was founded in the 1990s. After remodeling the Tonda PF recently to high praise, Parmigiani Fleurier has turned its attention to its first and arguably most important collection, the Toric. The new launch includes two different models, the ultra-minimalist Toric Petite Seconde and the limited-edition Toric Chronograph Rattrapante. Both are distinguished by a hand-grained dial, the new oval-shaped PF logo, and gold movements finished to the highest detail. For this hands-on review, we focus on the Chronograph Rattrapante, produced in limited quantities…
While the past time-only Sellita-powered Aera watches clocked in at around $1,400 USD, the pricing of these chronographs is quite a step up. Converting the price to USD, the Cloud chronograph comes in at a bit over $2,500 pre-tax. That’s slightly more expensive than, for example, a Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster. Of course, there are material differences, such as the usage of 904L steel and Globolight, and the brand tries to make up the value by including two straps and a handmade pouch. Aera has sold out of their previous time-only editions, so I’m sure that the brand will also see…
Cyrus is unveiling the Klepcys GMT Royal Purple, a sophisticated and user-friendly GMT model distinguished by its vivid purple dial.This model features a three-dimensional openworked dial that showcases an original palm-tree-shaped upper bridge, revealing the intricate movement beneath. An easy-to-read semi-arc indicates the retrograde 24-hour second time zone.Building on the Klepcys GMT Palm Green and Ocean Blue 2023 editions, which introduced the first titanium bracelet alongside a Cordura strap and are now also available with a matching alligator strap, Cyrus presents its GMT model in this striking new shade.A GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) function, also known as “second time zone”…
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Just a couple of weeks ago, we brought a very interesting Dutch watchmaker to your attention: Fred Dingemans. Through his eponymous brand, dingemans mechanische horloges (Dingemans Mechanical Watches), Fred offers a true slice of artisanal watchmaking, with a lot of work done by one man, by hand. While his three-hander in bronze was already quite something, I feel his Jump Hour watches are where the real proverbial magic happens. Solely using fully refurbished New Old Stock movements by Tenor Dorly,…
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Having made its debut with the Big Pilot AMG G 63 a year ago, ceramic matrix composite (CMC) is an innovative material currently unique to IWC in watchmaking. Little was disclosed about the material at launch, but IWC has just released additional detail on CMC.Notably, the material was developed in…
Founded in 1948, Yema is an independent French watch manufacturer in Morteau, France, which as Yema reminds us, is “the birthplace of French watchmaking.” The third-generation Bôle family operates it alongside a team of watchmakers with over 40 years of experience. Over the years, they have gained a reputation for…
Some of you will not be pleased with this episode. Several of the watches that you’ve come to love – courtesy of the TBWS Wristwatch Museum – are about to be let go. Join Kaz & Mike for a discussion about trimming down, prioritizing, collecting for yourself, and returning to…
Ep. #218 The Dad Watch
Mike is back, and the guys are talking about some of the most irritating factors that affect watch pricing for both new models and what you’d find on the secondary market. There’s also a nice, matchy-matchy wrist check going on, some new Seiko models to chat about, and more. Kaz…
This week Baird and Kaz sit down to talk all things meca-quartz chronographs – how they work, models they like, and much more. Tune in and enjoy! Kaz has been collecting watches since 2015, but he’s been fascinated by product design, the Collector’s psychology, and brand marketing his whole life.…
This week Kaz and Baird run down a mini top 3 SOTC and talk about some pieces they’ve been window shopping for. Also, we’re gonna be real with you – this is a 2+ hour episode of two horological knuckleheads shooting the shit and enjoying each other’s company. Enjoy! Kaz…
Brought to you by @maybemylastwatch Mike’s Wishes: Fix Rolex pricing Reissue SKX in quartz a la 7548 for $250 Revitalize Glycine and bring it back from the dead Kaz’s Wishes: Consolidate Orient marketing and branding Eradicate 19/21mm straps Make everyone forget the Raketa Big Zero ever existed That crazy Orient…