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Chronomade launches a pair of watch-inspired phone accessories
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (166+ words) John Biggs is an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and maker. He spent fifteen years as an editor for Gizmodo, CrunchGear, and TechCrunch and has a deep background in hardware startups, 3D printing, and fintech. Chronomade is launching a pair of clever phone…...
Why Car Enthusiast Joe Ottati Collects Cars and Watches for the Same Reasons
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (1355+ words) Joe Ottati is the owner of Ottati Car Detailing, a founder of VALT Auto Club, and a part-time Auction Specialist for Cars & Bids. He is also a co-host of the VALT podcast, which can be found on YouTube." Soft-spoken but…...
ABTW Weekly Podcast #204: Seiko Pricing Roulette, Tantalum Tantrums, And One Vacuum To Suck Them All
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (372+ words) In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the conversation opens exactly where it should in the new year " questioning whether the word "master" needs to be retired from watch naming altogether " before immediately veering into geopolitical hypotheticals, Swiss invasion logistics, and…...
Just A Minute with The AVI-8 CVRT
13+ hour, 40+ min ago (358+ words) The post Just A Minute with The AVI-8 CVRT appeared first on Worn & Wound. Just A Minute with The AVI-8 CVRT Windup Watch Shop - January 9, 2026 In Just a Minute, we take a quick, no-nonsense look at watches worth your time…...
Defying Gravity With The Zenith Defy Zero G Sapphire Watch
15+ hour, 41+ min ago (921+ words) [Zenith Defy Zero-G Sapphire]First introduced in 2008, Zenith has just introduced perhaps its most impressive rendition of the Zero G yet. Protected by exclusive patents and born of years of pioneering research, the unrivaled innovation of the Zero G mechanism…...
Seiko Kicks off their 145th Anniversary Year with Four Limited Editions
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (777+ words) I think it's fair to say that for any watch enthusiast out there that Seiko has played some role in discovering this hobby. As a brand that encompasses a variety of styles and price points, anyone can be introduced to…...
New Release: Seiko Celebrates Its 145th Anniversary With Four Limited-Edition Watches
17+ hour, 40+ min ago (951+ words) As part of its 145th anniversary celebrations, Seiko has kicked off 2026 by releasing a quartet of limited-edition watches that all feature golden accents. Each of the four models comes from a different corner of the Japanese manufacturer's catalog (King Seiko, Prospex,…...
Introducing – The Toka, Finnish Indie Watchmaking Duo Kortela Valta’s Next Chapter
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (768+ words) The life of an independent watchmaker, or a duo in this case, is hardly ever easy. Roope Kortela and Rene Valta, who you might know from the portrait we produced about a year ago, are pulling the covers off their…...
Introducing: Oris Artelier The Year Of The Fire Horse Edition
18+ hour, 57+ min ago (216+ words) Oris celebrates Chinese New Year with a fiery red dial and two horses in charge. The case is multi-piece stainless steel, measuring 43mm x 13.1mm. It's a big watch, with a 50.5mm lug-to-lug span to give the business calendar space. The sapphire caseback…...
Hands-On: Awake Sơn Mài Fragments Watch Blends International Techniques For A Standout Dial Spectacle
22+ hour, 40+ min ago (1212+ words) Since independent French brand Awake first launched its lacquer-dial S'n M'i'collection in 2024, the lineup has swiftly become a sleeper hit in enthusiast circles, with dynamic, unique dial treatments inspired by everything from dinosaurs to Quentin Tarantino. While its over-the-top themed…...