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4+ hour, 42+ min ago (387+ words) Curating Life's Luxuries Since 1976 Subscribe for full access to Robb Report. Includes the digital edition. At the 1993 opening of Baselworld'then the horological industry's largest trade show'an apoplectic Gerald Genta stormed into Audemars Piguet's booth, screaming, "You killed my Royal Oak! You killed my Royal Oak!" At least that's how Emmanuel Gueit remembers it. The classic reference's legendary creator aimed his anger squarely at the then 25-year-old designer, who had just unveiled the Royal Oak Offshore, a bolder, bigger take on the 1970s original designed by Genta. Gueit recalls replying in a low voice, "Nice to meet you, too, Mr. Genta." Though his father, Jean-Claude, was a renowned watch designer in his own right, Gueit didn't originally aspire to follow in his footsteps. "When I was a kid, I wanted to be a cook or a singer," he says. "I sing very…...

5+ hour, 42+ min ago (540+ words) 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 gear. Spielberg's Mysterious [] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: Spielberg's Mysterious New Film, PlayStation Watches, and More appeared first on Worn & Wound. "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 gear. Spielberg's Mysterious Sci-Fi Film View this post on Instagram Steven Spielberg has a new,…...

5+ hour, 42+ min ago (1863+ words) By and large, most information on your watch comes from the dial. Sometimes there are functions on the back, like a power reserve indicator or an addition to the case, like on the Pierre Kunz Spirit Diver with a Boyle-Mariotte depth gauge that can measure down to 80 metres. Functional watch bezels, however, add functionality [] By and large, most information on your watch comes from the dial. Sometimes there are functions on the back, like a power reserve indicator or an addition to the case, like on the Pierre Kunz Spirit Diver with a Boyle-Mariotte depth gauge that can measure down to 80 metres. Functional watch bezels, however, add functionality that usually coordinates with dial elements. The most common examples are rotating diver's bezels or 24-hour GMT bezels, but there are many others like the Seiko Prospex Automatic Field Compass with a…...

11+ hour, 7+ min ago (274+ words) F.A. Porsche, a legacy far beyond cars Simpler work, such as a fully leather-clad frunk (front-trunk), starts at around EUR 10,000. If you want custom body trim or a unique paint job, that can quickly jump to many more thousands of euros, with some clients requesting complete hand-painted liveries based on those from Porsche's illustrious past, such as the" Rothmans, J'germeister, Martini, Gulf Oil colours and so on. To sum it all up, this 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche really feels like a full-circle celebration of not only the 911's legendary status, but also of the work of F.A. Porsche and the Porsche company, through the Sonderwunsch program. But there's more" As mentioned, when setting up the Porsche Design studio in 1972, the first product that followed was the Chronograph 1. This again proved to be a pioneer in the field as it was the first wristwatch fully coated…...

12+ hour, 41+ min ago (1750+ words) A multi-generational Swiss watchmaker, David Candaux produces fine timepieces in small batches from his workshop in the Vall'e de Joux. His products respect Switzerland's watchmaking heritage, but are avant-garde by design, including novel mechanics, as well as aesthetics. Candaux has approximately three dozen patents, which help his mechanical movements stand out from much of the [] The post David Candaux DC1 & DC6 Titanium Watches Review: Avant-Garde Haute Horology appeared first on aBlogtoWatch. A multi-generational Swiss watchmaker, David Candaux produces fine timepieces in small batches from his workshop in the Vall'e de Joux. His products respect Switzerland's watchmaking heritage, but are avant-garde by design, including novel mechanics, as well as aesthetics. Candaux has approximately three dozen patents, which help his mechanical movements stand out from much of the competition, while also offering impressive chronometric performance as well as emotion. These two reviewed David Candaux…...

23+ hour, 40+ min ago (643+ words) Editor's Note: In addition to being a writer and member of the international watch media community, Bhanu Chopra is also the co-founder of Micro Praha, a regional watch fair in Prague, which just celebrated its third year. We asked Bhanu to share his thoughts on the evolution of the event, as well as some photos [] The post Photo Report: Central Europe's Watch Fair " Micro Praha 2025 appeared first on Worn & Wound. Regional watch fairs have been around for several years, but their focus remained mostly mainstream brands and few independent brands. I remember visiting Vienna Time and Munich Time in the mid-2000s, and seeing Lange & Sohne and Habring booths in the same hall. Three years ago, Ondrej Vislocky and I, two watch enthusiasts and friends, took the initiative to create a micro brand watch fair for the Central European region. Prague happens…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (539+ words) While there are many watches inspired by military, naval, or overlanding missions, there are surprisingly few in tribute to firefighting, despite the profession's propensity for gear and danger. Sure, Sinn makes timepieces in their EZM line for German firefighters to wear into burning buildings, but they're more utilitarian than conceptual; tool watches rather than tributes. [] The post Introducing the William Wood Vintage Triumph appeared first on Worn & Wound. While there are many watches inspired by military, naval, or overlanding missions, there are surprisingly few in tribute to firefighting, despite the profession's propensity for gear and danger. Sure, Sinn makes timepieces in their EZM line for German firefighters to wear into burning buildings, but they're more utilitarian than conceptual; tool watches rather than tributes. Enter William Wood, a British watchmaker founded by Jonny Garret and named after his late grandfather, who…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (636+ words) Armin Strom's celebrated Gravity Equal Force series expands with an elegant twist, the Ultimate Sapphire Salmon. Continuing the brand's exploration of colour and transparency, this latest edition pairs technical mastery with artisanal finesse, featuring a hand-guilloch" salmon mainplate and the brand's innovative constant-force calibre, bringing new vibrancy to one of modern horology's most inventive movements. [] Armin Strom's celebrated Gravity Equal Force series expands with an elegant twist, the Ultimate Sapphire Salmon. Continuing the brand's exploration of colour and transparency, this latest edition pairs technical mastery with artisanal finesse, featuring a hand-guilloch" salmon mainplate and the brand's innovative constant-force calibre, bringing new vibrancy to one of modern horology's most inventive movements. Independent Swiss manufacture Armin Strom builds its creations so that every component of a fine timepiece is seen, understood, and admired. Founded in 1967 and revitalised in 2009 by Serge Michel and…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (629+ words) BTW if you love that Simpsons watch as much as we do, you can grab it here. Watch lovers are the worst. They know exactly what they want, and most of the time it costs more than rent. That is a rough mix when the holidays show up and someone tells you they are "into watches now." Part two of this gift guide covers two groups that are hard to shop for and worth getting right. The traveler, who lives in airports and time zones. And the women in your life, who have to deal with brands that think "shrink it and paint it pink" is a design plan. The Apple Watch is still the default choice for iPhone users. It handles notifications, calls, music, Apple Pay, fitness tracking, and basic health data like heart rate and sleep. If the…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (819+ words) At Worn & Wound, we admire watches for their functionality and ability to withstand whatever life throws at them. But we also celebrate the practice of beauty! As such, handcrafted dials, or M'tiers d'Art dials, are often considered the pinnacle of human craftsmanship in the field of watchmaking. Independent French watch brand AWAKE has made [] The post A Guide to Hand-Finished, M'tiers d'Art Dials appeared first on Worn & Wound. Independent French watch brand AWAKE has made this its calling card by embracing a bold and contemporary take on exceptional craftsmanship. By reimagining traditional techniques, AWAKE brings out their essence in the service of creativity. Each piece in its Handmade collections features a unique dial that celebrates the passage of time and the beauty of things made to last, inviting you into the world of workshops, traditions, and time-honored craft that keep…...