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4+ hour, 7+ min ago (1116+ words) It is now the most expensive timepiece by the independent watchmaker ever sold, but here's why the brand doesn't care for its skyrocketing auction results. Deputy Editor, Watch & Jewelry Editor This weekend at Phillips" New York Watch Auction XIII the headline lot, a F.P. Journe FFC prototype belonging to director Francis Ford Coppola sold for $10.75 million making it the most expensive timepiece from the independent watchmaker ever sold. Prices for the company's creations have skyrocketed on the secondary market in the last five years and it shows no sign of slowing down. Granted, this watch carries heavyweight provenance with an A-list Hollywood name behind it and out-of-the-box innovation from one of the most important living watchmakers to date. But the other, F.P. Journes in the sale also exceeded their top estimates by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Nevertheless, the brand isn't exactly…...

4+ hour, 37+ min ago (1095+ words) Regarded as one of the grails in watchmaking, and an extremely challenging one to master as well, the Perpetual Calendar is a complication that always grabs headlines, it seems. This year, we've seen an abundance of them, from seasoned Maisons to high-end indies, and everything in between. With so much to choose from, pinpointing the [] Regarded as one of the grails in watchmaking, and an extremely challenging one to master as well, the Perpetual Calendar is a complication that always grabs headlines, it seems. This year, we've seen an abundance of them, from seasoned Maisons to high-end indies, and everything in between. With so much to choose from, pinpointing the perfect one for you can be quite challenging. Don't worry, though, as we're here to help you out. We've lined up seven of the finest QP watches of the year,…...

5+ hour, 37+ min ago (760+ words) Welcome, welcome, welcome! It's another fantastic Sunday with another fantastic edition of'The Flyback! How lucky you are to be who you are, where you are! Let's celebrate with five new releases from eight brands. That's right, we've got not one, not two, but three collabs this week. Regulators and dress watches and pocket watches " [] The post The Flyback: Two Pocket Watches, One Flieger, And A Dress Watch For Dummies appeared first on aBlogtoWatch. Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage x seconde/seconde/ After my recent column on dress watches, I found this to be almost too perfectly timed. Raymond Weil has teamed up with horological prankster Romaric Andr" (aka seconde/seconde/) for a version of the new dressy Toccata Heritage that takes the guesswork out of formal watches. Split in half to show the minimum appropriate cuff coverage, the 33mmx38mm watch includes three…...

7+ hour, 36+ min ago (697+ words) For 2025, A. Lange & S'hne introduces a new, warm expression of the Lange 1 Daymatic, the automatic and practical version of one of the brand's most emblematic timepieces, and a model that's been discontinued in its classic versions. Revealed on December 7th, a date that marks both Ferdinand Adolph Lange's founding of the Glash'tte [] For 2025, A. Lange & S'hne introduces a new, warm expression of the Lange 1 Daymatic, the automatic and practical version of one of the brand's most emblematic timepieces, and a model that's been discontinued in its classic versions. Revealed on December 7th, a date that marks both Ferdinand Adolph Lange's founding of the Glash'tte manufacture in 1845 and Walter Lange's revival of the brand in 1990, this new edition, for the very first time, brings the automatic Lange 1 to life in the brand's exclusive Honeygold alloy. The Lange 1 Daymatic was first presented in 2010 as the self-winding…...

7+ hour, 37+ min ago (787+ words) ByJovan K December 7th is a date that lives at the center of Glash'tte. It is the day Ferdinand Adolph Lange began his work in 1845, and it is the day his great-grandson Walter Lange returned in 1990 to revive the family name. The brand has long treated this moment with reverence, which makes this release feel like the obvious continuation of the story. The new Lange 1 Daymatic Honeygold will join that lineage in a limited run of 250 [] Introducing The A. Lange & S'hne Lange 1 Daymatic Honeygold Watch Lange's dual anniversary gets the honey gold treatment in a watch that mirrors tradition. December 7th is a date that lives at the center of Glash'tte. It is the day Ferdinand Adolph Lange began his work in 1845, and it is the day his great-grandson Walter Lange returned in 1990 to revive the family name. The brand has long treated…...

10+ hour, 35+ min ago (751+ words) These Big Bang UNICO Winter Edition watches are so chilly-looking, I told Hublot that it was a wise idea for the brand to release them them in sunny and warm Dubai. That way, people sweating and nursing ice-cold drinks could imagine feeling the chill of winter air on their faces. These watches even come complete [] The post Hublot Big Bang UNICO Winter Edition 2025 Watches Hands-On: Haute "Cool" Vibes appeared first on aBlogtoWatch. These Big Bang UNICO Winter Edition watches are so chilly-looking, I told Hublot that it was a wise idea for the brand to release them them in sunny and warm Dubai. That way, people sweating and nursing ice-cold drinks could imagine feeling the chill of winter air on their faces. These watches even come complete with a snowflake-inspired motif on the automatic rotors. With that said, seeing this…...

1+ day, 21+ min ago (605+ words) Known for representing prestigious luxury brands while cultivating a rapidly expanding digital presence, Exquisite Timepieces is an e-commerce platform that has grown into a trusted hub for collectors, and the company's increasingly active YouTube channel has allowed it to reach an international audience eager for thorough, informed watch coverage. This collaborative watch design is not an exercise in branding. It is, instead, an almost quiet celebration of fine dial-making paired with a contemporary independent spirit. The shared aim is clear: offer enthusiasts a watch that feels personal, considered, and genuinely rare. One of the most distinctive elements of the SB04-E case is its polished bezel. Light travels across it in a smooth gradient, guiding attention straight to the heart of the watch. It also creates an appealing illusion: the watch appears thinner than its measured thickness, an elegant visual trick…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (510+ words) Genevan watchmaker Urwerk's new UR-10 Spacemeter that's priced at $94,000 tracks local time on Earth and the sun's movement across three subdials. When seasoned collectors think of Urwerk'the independent watchmaker founded by Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei in 1997'they likely picture the satellite (or "wandering) hours complication. Developed in the 17th century, the system displays the time with an orbital disc (or discs) that indicates the hour and points to the minute along an arc that sits on the periphery of the dial. And though the complication is now an Urwerk signature, the Genevan maison has plenty of other horological tricks up its sleeve. To wit: Check out the brand-new UR-10 Spacemeter ($94,000). With its integrated bracelet and rather conventional syringe-style hands, it appears'at first glance, at least'like a luxury sports watch. A closer examination of the model's three subdials, not to mention…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1350+ words) A mechanical watch is a true work of miniature engineering, regardless of the expense. A sub-300 Seiko 5 Sports has the same basic mechanical elements and wonder as a four-figure IWC, and is just a bit less detailed and accurate day-to-day. Almost self-sufficient and independent of electricity, a mechanical watch simply needs to be wound [] A mechanical watch is a true work of miniature engineering, regardless of the expense. A sub-300 Seiko 5 Sports has the same basic mechanical elements and wonder as a four-figure IWC, and is just a bit less detailed and accurate day-to-day. Almost self-sufficient and independent of electricity, a mechanical watch simply needs to be wound to maintain a constant state of motion. Feeding from the mainspring, the movement has a heartbeat and perhaps even a soul, but unlike a living organism, it's comprised of metal gears, synthetic…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (694+ 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. Netflix Buys [] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: Pantone's Color of the Year, Einstein's Jacket, and a Big Deal in Hollywood 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. Netflix Buys Warner Brothers Big news in the entertainment…...