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45+ min ago (190+ words) A Tool for the Hours When Iceland Goes Dark New Case, Familiar Mission-Ready DNA The ICE-SAR 1080 Series is housed in a 45mm CARBONOX" case, a carbon-based composite engineered for strength-to-weight efficiency. It resists scratches, maintains a low thermal signature, and keeps weight under control despite the watch's substantial presence. Built for Water, Weather, and Triage Rated to 200 meters of water resistance, the 1080 Series is prepared for marine operations as readily as mountain deployments. The inclusion of a pulsometer scale is a subtle but mission-appropriate detail, giving rescuers a quick tool for triage in the field. Flip the watch over, and you'll find the four-step rescue sequence " Locate, Access, Stabilize, Transport (LAST) " engraved into the 316L stainless-steel caseback. It's both a procedural reminder and a statement of purpose. A Limited Edition That Connects Past and Present A Partnership Built on Real-World Use For…...

45+ min ago (433+ words) Based in France, Brice has a background in international finance. With a strong interest in watches that began with an old mechanical chronograph given to him at age 15, Brice joined the MONOCHROME team as a writer in late 2013. With his growing expertise, Brice has ascended from staff writer to now Managing Editor of MONOCHROME. Founded in 2015 by leading UAE retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, what started as a local event targeting mostly collectors and aficionados has now become one of the unavoidable moments of the year for the watch industry. We're, of course, talking about Dubai Watch Week. In only 10 years, it has grown to become one of the most influential watch fairs, gathering over 90 brands and thousands of watch enthusiasts from all horizons. It's not just about brands, retailers and press; it's a full-circle event, focused on collecting and the…...

45+ min ago (1208+ words) It's very telling to me to see what my initial reactions were to a watch when it was announced. At Watches and Wonders 2024, Grand Seiko launched the SLGW003 "birch bark" featuring a new movement, the manual-wound 9SA4, and a new case within the Evolution 9 series. Looking back at the video that Zach Kazan [] The post [VIDEO] Hands-On: The Incredibly Wearable Grand Seiko SLGW007 appeared first on Worn & Wound. It's very telling to me to see what my initial reactions were to a watch when it was announced. At Watches and Wonders 2024, Grand Seiko launched the SLGW003 "birch bark" featuring a new movement, the manual-wound 9SA4, and a new case within the Evolution 9 series. Looking back at the video that Zach Kazan and I shot to accompany the announcement post, you can see just how excited we were about it, despite being jet-lagged and inundated with…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (748+ words) Maurice Lacroix's best-selling Aikon collection was launched in 2016 as an affordably priced luxury sports watch with a shaped case, a bold bezel with six contrasting claws, an integrated interchangeable steel bracelet, and an outsourced automatic movement. Over time, the Aikon collection has embraced several complications and recently expanded with the Aikonic sub-collection, a more [] Maurice Lacroix's best-selling Aikon collection was launched in 2016 as an affordably priced luxury sports watch with a shaped case, a bold bezel with six contrasting claws, an integrated interchangeable steel bracelet, and an outsourced automatic movement. Over time, the Aikon collection has embraced several complications and recently expanded with the Aikonic sub-collection, a more technically robust sibling featuring high-performance materials, higher levels of finishing and more sophisticated movements. Case in point is the release of the Aikonic Master Triple Retrograde, with, as its name indicates, three…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago (601+ words) I'm pretty sure everyone with even the slightest interest in mechanical watches has often wondered what it takes to make a watch. What goes into a movement, and how do you assemble one? And I'm also pretty confident many of you have thought, "I could do that!. Trust me, it is MUCH harder than it [] I'm pretty sure everyone with even the slightest interest in mechanical watches has often wondered what it takes to make a watch. What goes into a movement, and how do you assemble one? And I'm also pretty confident many of you have thought, "I could do that!. Trust me, it is MUCH harder than it seems on the surface, as I've learned by experience. You'd think that by now everything there is to know about watchmaking is well and truly discovered, and better yet, documented....

7+ hour, 44+ min ago (136+ words) For ages, German watches have been the go-to suggestion for anyone looking for a solid, reliable tool watch that provides excellent value. As with everything else in life, however, prices have crept up and up, and finding value (regardless of country of origin) has become a challenge. Hanhart'looked around at the competition, gave a hearty [] The post Watch Review: The Hanhart Pioneer Preventor HD12 Is A Classic German Tool Watch With A Hardened Steel Case appeared first on aBlogtoWatch. The Preventor HD12 is powered by either a Sellita SW200-1 or Soprod SOP PO24 caliber, likely depending on availability. Both are Swiss automatic movements with a 4Hz beat rate, 38-hour power reserve, and no date function. No complaints here, as timekeeping has been solid as expected, and both are reliable, accurate movements....

16+ hour, 45+ min ago (518+ words) By Jovan Krstevski Maurice Lacroix is pressing the accelerator with the ML212 caliber on display, and the new AIKONIC Chronograph Skeleton is proof of that intent. The watch is 43mm of raw presence, its dial carved open so the mechanics are front and center, which seems to be what people want these days; understandably so. There's definitely something satisfying about watching a chronograph do its thing. You can also read our review of the Aikonic that I did in August. [] Introducing The Maurice Lacroix AIKONIC Automatic Chronograph Skeleton Watch it is not just what is missing from the dial;. It is what remains that looks good. Maurice Lacroix is pressing the accelerator with the ML212 caliber on display, and the new AIKONIC Chronograph Skeleton is proof of that intent. The watch is 43mm of raw presence, its dial carved open so the mechanics are…...

18+ hour, 45+ min ago (660+ words) If you do this job for any significant length of time (or, honestly, even an insignificant length of time) you're almost certainly going to be asked about great brands that fly under the radar. Because there are always brands that do great work but for whatever reason don't catch fire and become viral sensations in [] The post Introducing the Heinrich Radiance Guilloche appeared first on Worn & Wound. If you do this job for any significant length of time (or, honestly, even an insignificant length of time) you're almost certainly going to be asked about great brands that fly under the radar. Because there are always brands that do great work but for whatever reason don't catch fire and become viral sensations in the broader watch world. This is a question that we literally get on just about every Q&A…...

21+ hour, 40+ min ago (549+ words) Dann, you're born in France, with Portuguese and Laotian roots, producing watches in Switzerland. That sounds like quite the journey! Yes, it was a long journey. Let's just say that the pleasure of practising watchmaking in its purest form was strong enough to pass through certain periods, often decisive and uncertain. To cut a long story short, I was born in France and moved to Portugal at the age of 8, finally settling in Switzerland at the age of 24 in search of mastery in the art of watchmaking. How did you get interested in watchmaking? What was your earliest memory? It was a chance that led me to choose watchmaking at a technical college. I had gone there to enrol in blacksmithing or electronics, but when I visited the watchmaking department, I remember seeing a certain beauty in the crafted pieces…...

22+ hour, 44+ min ago (180+ words) We here at aBlogtoWatch are excited to announce Roland S. of Beeton, Canada as the winner of our L'c" Pacific Coast Highway watch giveaway. With its characterful driving-inspired dial and clean, angular case design, it's a stunning companion for any road trip. We genuinely appreciate your ongoing role in our community. For the other members [] The post aBlogtoWatch L'c" Pacific Coast Highway Watch Giveaway Winner Announced appeared first on aBlogtoWatch. We here at aBlogtoWatch are excited to announce Roland S. of Beeton, Canada as the winner of our L'c" Pacific Coast Highway watch giveaway. With its characterful driving-inspired dial and clean, angular case design, it's a stunning companion for any road trip. We genuinely appreciate your ongoing role in our community. For the other members of our aBlogtoWatch community, there's plenty of time to enter and win in our November giveaway, where…...