For the third time, NOMOS teamed up with their Amsterdam retailer Ace Jewelers. The result is a limited edition of just 25 pieces, the NOMOS Zrich Weltzeit Amsterdam watch.I vividly remember seeing the NOMOS Weltzeit – or World time – for the first time, nine years ago, during the SalonQP event in London. Something quite different from their Tangente, Orion, and Tangomat models, for example. By shape, but also due to the complication of this watch. With just a push on the button, you can read the time in 23 other timezones - a very easy to operate travel companion.Ace x NOMOS Zrich Weltzeit AmsterdamInstead of the silvery-white or midnight blue dial, Ace Jewelers and NOMOS deci...

I got the opportunity to stop by Antiquorum Geneva and check out the watches in their upcoming November sale. With their usually large catalogs of biblical proportions, it is always best to get a head start on these adventures.They have just finished their Hong Kong sale, and overall, it looked like a good result, but it was pretty hard for me to extrapolate any trend in the individual results. Hard to explain things you havent seen in person. Back to Geneva now. Just FYI, the Swiss Franc (CHF) is pretty much 1:1 with the US$ so pretty simple to calculate prices these days.Important Modern & Vintage TimepiecesTo take a look at the Antiquorum Geneva online catalog, you can click directly ...

Looking back to 1949 for inspiration, and embracing more contemporary design of their watches, in 2018, Omega introduced Tresor – a new line for women. Two models from De Ville sub-collection are the latest Omega release to have fallen for the romance of diamonds and ultra-slim cases.Historically speaking, while men still preferred to rock traditional pocket watches, two women?– Queen Elizabeth I, and Queen Marie Antoinette – revolutionized the way of wearing timepieces. At that time, both ladies ordered discreet and chic repeaters on a diamond bracelet called wristlets. With the release of the first wristwatch in 1810, bejeweled cocktail timepieces become extremely popular...

In a world where uniqueness is rarely experienced, Genteel Handmade creates one-of-a-kind, made-to-last watch straps entirely by hand, and provides a truly unique customer experience.This video is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings Genteel Handmade focus on making the small things unforgettable C attention to detail is a top priority.Every detail of a bespoke watch strap is entirely made by hand in an intricate process that requires skills that take years to master. Genteel Handmade straps are no exception: they are hand-crafted, hand-stitched and made to last. The lifetime of a bespoke watch strap crafted, sewed and finished by hand is unrivall...

La Blausee is a return to the origins of the very first timepieces, its manual winding, and spectacular design makes it the perfect combination of both heritage and innovation.La Blausee a blend of heritage and innovationThis personalization is the encounter between Artisans de Geneve and a watch enthusiast who wanted his timepiece to gather the essential values of traditions and watchmaking, while capturing the unique shades of a place that resonates with him. The serenity that prevails in Blausee has inspired Artisans de Geneve a return to origins: a skeleton version of the Daytona with a manual winding.For more information, click here.The 4130 modified movement?La Blausee features an ent...

It was a test of my patience. Just when I thought I was there, I had to take a step back, disassemble the watch and work on it again. And this happened three times. Watching the bulb light up for the first time on my Tourist Everlight was truly a victorious moment.In last weeks #TBT we uncovered the story behind the worlds first electric lighting mechanical watch, the Tourist Everlight. Today we focus more on sourcing and servicing tips. It turns out that reviving the battery of a watch first introduced in 1957 is not so easy.I often press the pusher at two. And when my Everlight comes alive with a light as bright as the sun, it makes me happy in a way that no ever could.Everlights aroundI ...

Welcome back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame where we bring power to the people by letting you vote on whether a watch is worth your time or not.? This week, we take a look at the one and only Omega Aqua Terra Railmaster.Last week, on WG or CS, we took a look at a Cartier Santos in 18K gold and I went full on with Elton John references.? It certainly wasn t my fact finding that brought this bright piece to a 55% Wrist Game win (thanks to George Cramer for informing us about some of the issues with this watch), but perhaps it was all of my witty quotes from Captain Fantastic s back catalog.? Either way, you readers are becoming a lot more like us in your love of gold and we like that a lot.? Le...

Chris Mann, founder of? Time4A Pint is giving you the opportunity to win his Oris Diver 65 Movember Edition. In this article, Chris will explain about Movember and how you can support this great cause (and win a watch). Without further ado.Like my Oris Diver 65 Movember Edition? Want the chance to win it? ?Grab a ticket for the Time 4A Pint Movember 2019 raffle?, and you just might!Whats the Story?In 2017, during a visit to the Nomad Barbershop, in London, I got roped into an Oris endorsed shave off for Movember – where the prize for the Mo Bro who raised the most cash, was a freshly launched, Oris Diver 65 Movember edition of their very own.Thanks to the wonderful attendees of Time 4A...

Both have the same diameter and have the same movements. The design is what they differ in. Which one will steal your heart – the blue-ish Skipper-like Cresta or the eye-popping white and red Bernina?When I saw the newly released hand-wound chronographs by Farer, I had an immediate urge to check them out. While thinking about which one to ask for, I immediately scratched Moritz, the third musketeer from the series. I consider it too boring and traditional. I didnt give it any further thought, I just compared the other two models and decided to review the Cresta. Only when I showed the news to my watch savvy wife, she said I have to get Farer Bernina too. So I did.Cheating on the Farer ...

Last January, Omega announced the re-birth of the caliber 321. On July 20th, Omega showed us their first watch with this legendary column-wheel movement, the Speedmaster Caliber 321 in Platinum.We are also eagerly awaiting Omega to announce something with the caliber 321 movement in less precious metal, of course. But for those who can t wait, Springs+Gears now offers a beautiful print of this caliber 321 in two sizes. And in two colors.Last weekend, we spoke with the owner of the Springs+Gears webshop. He is the proud owner of a beautiful vintage Speedmaster 2998-6 and always admired the caliber 321 that s inside of his watch. An attractive movement to admire, he lets us know, especially co...

Last weekend, we have been notified that a watch collector had an uninvited guest(s) that took his watches (amongst other belongings). We try to help where we can, so the victim sent us an overview of his watches (as well as he shared it on his Instagram and on forums) that are missing.Please find below the full list of missing watches. Many of them have a serial visible, and some pieces are very rare, so at some point, we guess they need to come to the surface. We publish the list of watches here, including the serial numbers (if known). These watches were stolen from an apartment in Oakland (CA), but they can turn up everywhere (of course).Heuer Carrera 2447N, serial 69863, on a black stra...

The world of watches is an adventurous one. Let s discover my latest creation!We decided to go back to the roots of Watches and Pencils: From now, we will focus on the illustrations and give a little background story about each drawing in every episode.Dr. Watch And His In-House MovementThis time I wanted to create something around the definition of ‘in-house movement. I started to sketch a true ‘in-house movement : a watch movement into a house. First, I created the movement parts (e.g. wheels, plates, rubies, and screws) and then incorporated other stuff that you usually see in houses (e.g. a hamburger, plant, and a bed). By the time I finished all the parts, it didn t look co...

We understand that a review of a visit isnt half as good as visiting the manufacture yourself. Just like a review of a watch is never as good as owning the watch and reviewing it yourself. But both might help you to get some insights which might trigger you to go and get your own experience. So here it is, our photo report of a visit to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture in Le Sentier. As excellent as it was if you would ever get the possibility to visit it yourself, dont hesitate, go. We started with yet another delayed KLM flight from Amsterdam to Geneva but arrived just in time not to miss dinner in the evening. Up in the mountains at Le Chalottete, lovely as ever with Cheese Fondue, R?sti,...

We know it s early, but before you know we re in the Holiday season and then you re too late ordering gifts. If you dont have the nerve to wait until the very last shipping placement day, get ready. We have some ideas on how to please a watch nerd.Upholding the strict definition of the word gift, you have to make it a surprise, right? Letting the subject choose their own present is a bit… well- lazy. However, trying to please the watch nerd friend or family member is not easy (and often not cheap). If lives do end up being spared, your wallet wont be. Thats why we decided to put together a safe list of presents that might soothe a watch collectors soul.Image source: airandspace.si.edu,...

The early 1960s Cosmonaute reference 809 Wide Bezel models are enough of an elusive piece for any vintage Breitling collector, so the news that one owned by Astronaut John Glenn will be coming up for sale is an absolutely awesome moment that might get some of us a little bit excited.On the 10th December 2019, Phillips Watches will be holding their Game Changers auction in New York City where two of John Glenns watches will feature, notably his Navitimer 809.John Glenn s Breitling Navitimer 809 CosmonauteThis particular auction is already well known to be featuring Marlon Brandos GMT-Master as worn in the Film Apocalypse Now among other iconic watches.John Glenn Jr. was a United States Marin...

Today were reporting on a partnership between Hamilton and Schott NYC. About a month ago, I visited Hamiltons HQ in Biel, Switzerland. They gave me a quick run-down on what was still to come for the brand this year. I saw some exciting watches, including this Khaki Pilot Schott NYC.The watch is the result of a partnership between Hamilton and Schott NYC. A limited piece that pays tribute to the heritage of both brands and what bonds them together; the United States Armed Forces. To celebrate their shared history, they released a timepiece today. Both Hamilton and Schott were companies that supplied gear to the Armed Forces, namely watches and jackets, as well as other garments. Furthermore, ...

We usually dont find an NDA document in our mailbox. I cant remember having to sign a nondisclosure agreement before any event. So when you receive one from A. Lange & S?hne, you know something big is about to happen.A. Lange & S?hne invited us to Dresden last week, to meet up with Anthony De Haas (Director of Product Development). He talked us through the latest family member of the Glashtte company that re-established in 1990: the A. Lange & S?hne Odysseus. According to A. Lange & S?hne, there was demand from their existing clientele for a sportier watch in steel. They listened and designed an A. Lange & S?hne in stainless steel. Without further ado.A. Lange & S?hn...

The tender to become NASA s chronograph for astronauts wasnt the only breath-taking watch race in history. The underrated and often overlooked Swiss brand Tourist was the first brand to market a mechanical watch with a light function. No need to rub your eyes twice, you read that correctly. Forget about the 1980s backlit displays. Imagine we are in 1956, and somebody dreams about a mechanical watch with a little light bulb to be activated when you want to read the time at night. You would need a battery, right? The battery, a small lead DEAC dry accumulator, was built into the case back. After I learned about this smart solution, I immediately dug into the research and hunt. Here is the firs...

Welcome to Wrist Game or Crying Shame where we take the vote to the streets each and every week.? This week we go in a very different direction with the one and only Cartier Santos.Before we class things up, lets focus on last weeks subject, the Omega Ploprof.? We featured an all-steel 1200 meter modern Ploprof for your perusal and guess what?? Despite those persistent hipsters, stylemakers and influencers telling you that little watches are back in style, you still like to bring muscle to the party.? It seems that a full 61% of you would rather strap this creature from the black lagoon to your arm versus not.? Maybe that will make Omega rethink its decision to pull its plug on this big cat,...

Tropic Sports straps are making a comeback, so we take a look at them.How it all started C for meI was still just a vintage-watch-rookie, a regular at forums, especially WatchUSeeks Omega group, when I came across a watch on eBay. It was about 15 or so years ago, and the timepiece in question was a cheap diver by the name of Cordura. I think I bought it for $25. It had a large case, a cool bezel, and a black plastic-looking strap with big holes. I liked the look, so I pulled the trigger C as we used to say in the forum. The parcel came a few weeks later, wrapped in kitchen towels and old newspapers. The strap looked old, it was pretty stiff too, so I took it off and threw my Cordura on a NAT...