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Recap: Launching the Islander Saltaire Solar Diver with the Islander Watch Team at the Windup Watch Shop Showroom
Worn & Wound
Last Thursday evening, the Windup Watch Shop Showroom filled up fast as we welcomed our friends from Islander for the worldwide debut of the brand-new Islander Saltaire Solar Diver. All evening, the r
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:50 +0000
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IWC Introduce Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet 140 Years Mercedes-Benz
oracleoftime.com
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year and their wristwatch partner IWC are honouring the occasion with the launch of the new Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet 140 Year
Michael Sonsino via Oracle Time
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The Top 5 Rolex Models From The 1990s
fratellowatches.com
Friday is here, which means it’s time for another list! This week, we follow up on a discussion we had on Fratello Talks two weeks ago. In that episode, Robert-Jan, Nacho, and I discussed the ultimate
Jorg Weppelink via Fratello Watches
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Furlan Marri Outback Songlines Brings the Hunter Caseback to 39mm
oracleoftime.com
The Furlan Marri Outback Songlines is a 39mm steel automatic sold exclusively through Time+Tide, and it’s the second Furlan Marri Edition the two have made together, following the 2024 Outback Elegy.
Michael Sonsino via Oracle Time
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This Bezel Does It All: Introducing The Minerva The Unveiled Crownless
fratellowatches.com
What’s the best watch-related invention ever? I realize it’s not an easy question to answer, but please, give it a go. I asked myself the exact same thing, and I concluded that it has to be the crown.
Lex Stolk via Fratello Watches
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Out of Office: Exploring Japan with Citizen Watch Company
Worn & Wound
By now, you’re probably well aware of the incredibly enriching experience I had with Citizen Watch Company at their manufacturing facilities getting a peek behind the curtain at the genius that is the
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:00:22 +0000
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Hands On: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronometre FB 2TV
watchesbysjx.com
Now beginning its second decade under the leadership of Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Ferdinand Berthoud (FB) has introduced the Chronomètre FB 2TV.1, the first model in the new Mesur
Brandon Moore via SJX
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Introducing – FounderFest, Time+Tide’s Music-Inspired Collection of Seven Collaborative Watches
monochrome-watches.com
Over the past decade, Time+Tide has evolved from an Australian online watch publication into one of the influential platforms dedicated to watchmaking, and independent watchmaking in particular. Along
Denis Peshkov via Monochrome Watches
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Studio Underd0g Brand Review: Fun Design And Serious Watchmaking Under $2,000
teddybaldassarre.com
For too long, watch brands tended to play it safe with dial colors, many of which rarely stretch their imaginations beyond a boardroom grey, a midnight blue, or (if we’re incredibly lucky) a muted sal
Nina Scally via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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The Best Watches Under $2,000 for 2026
teddybaldassarre.com
One of the most popular topics of discussion for watch enthusiasts in online forums and social media is how to get the most bang for your buck at a given price point. Today, we’ll be focusing on exact
TB Team via Teddy Baldassarre Entertainment - Watches
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Introducing – Round Two of the Albishorn Marinagraph Classic and Classic Fumé
monochrome-watches.com
Albishorn, an independent Swiss brand founded in 2024 by Sébastien Chaulmontet, focuses on “imaginary vintage” watches, “what if” models that are visually grounded in the past – but which never existe
Rebecca Doulton via Monochrome Watches
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A Closer Look: Credor Goldfeather Porcelain Dial
Revolution
The post A Closer Look: Credor Goldfeather Porcelain Dial appeared first on Revolution Watch .
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:14 +0000
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