https://professionalwatches.com/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:36:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/professionalwatches.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-PW-Site-icon-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://professionalwatches.com/ 32 32 144002254 https://professionalwatches.com/roger-moore-owned-seamaster-to-be-auctioned-at-bonhams/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:01:55 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=77106 In October, London-based auctioneer Bonhams will auction a limited edition Omega Seamaster wristwatch owned by the late Roger Moore. Omega’s Seamaster James Bond 50th Anniversary is a limited edition watch that was released in 2012 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise. It’s based on the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M, which…]]> 77106 https://professionalwatches.com/2023-longines-hydroconquest-gmt/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:32:45 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=77056 After enhancing the Conquest models earlier this year, Longines has followed suit within the HydroConquest collection. The HydroConquest GMT is not just an all-new collection — the first GMT within the sporty HydroConquest line that debuted in 2007 — it also received similar refinements to the 2023 Conquest. Longines removed the two Arabic numeral markers…]]> 77056 https://professionalwatches.com/ow-56-m-history-upcycled/ Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:09:16 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=77059 A production journey that started decades ago concludes with the new — but not so new — Ollech & Wajs 56 M. Not just inspired by history, but a piece of history itself. A watch that combines vintage new old stock parts with contemporary parts. The 38 mm case is upcycled from unused stock, originally acquired…]]> 77059 https://professionalwatches.com/the-worlds-biggest-watch-collection/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 04:59:54 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=77033 This is the world’s biggest watch collection, worth 1 billion euros, according to The Urban Gentry. In this video, Tristano Veneto of The Urban Gentry YouTube channel interviews watch collector Sandro Fratini, who owns one of the world’s most prestigious, and expensive, private watch collections, including watches from Patek, Rolex, Tissot, and more. Aptly, the…]]> 77033 https://professionalwatches.com/shaun-white-wears-moonwatch-in-the-last-run/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:03:05 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=77005 Former professional snowboarder and skateboarder, Shaun White, will go down in history as one of the greatest athletes ever. White’s a five-time Olympian and a three-time Olympic gold medalist in the snowboarding half pipe (unquestionably one of the most dangerous sports in the Olympics). That’s more gold medals than any other snowboarder, not to mention,…]]> 77005 https://professionalwatches.com/field-report-g-shock-mudman-gw9500/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:18:46 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=76773 G-Shock redesigned the rugged, outdoor-focused digital “Mudman” collection for 2023, and we field-tested it at the scenic North Cheyenne Cañon Park in Colorado Springs. Within the canyon walls of the park are a number of trails, waterfalls, and streams, most with relatively steep inclines, offering a variety of challenging yet relatively quick day hikes (that…]]> 76773 https://professionalwatches.com/moonswatch-mission-to-moonshine-gold-swiss-lantern/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:53:23 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=76868 August 1st is National Swiss Day, and the Swatch group has created a unique seconds for its Mission to the Moon Moonshine Gold watch as an homage. Like the prior Moonshine Gold seconds hand watches (five were introduced prior to today), this MoonSwatch has a gold-plated seconds hand that was made exclusively during a full…]]> 76868 https://professionalwatches.com/watch-value-retention-july-2023/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:30:14 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=76870 The secondary timepiece resale market has dropped, though it should come as no surprise that the best “total” value retention still comes from one brand. Rolex is still the king of timepiece resale when you consider the volume and total value across all models. Not to mention the ease of resale. Yes, Patek Philippe is…]]> 76870 https://professionalwatches.com/citizen-promaster-dive-unite-blue-limited-edition/ Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:21:49 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=76850 The Citizen Promaster Dive Unite Blue Edition is a limited-edition dive watch with a special ocean-inspired design. Citizen’s Promaster Dive Unite Blue Edition features a 44 mm x 11.5 mm stainless steel case with a blue dial that’s made from 100% recycled polycarbonate materials. The dial uses Fujifilm’s structural color inks, which create an iridescent…]]> 76850 https://professionalwatches.com/omega-watch-marks-one-year-to-the-olympic-games-paris-2024/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:52:43 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=76827 In exactly one year’s time, the world will be turning its attention to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. To start the countdown to this historic sporting occasion, the event’s Official Timekeeper, Omega, is launching a brand new timepiece – complete with a golden touch. The Seamaster Diver 300M “Paris 2024” Special…]]> 76827