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Gatherings for collectors, enthusiasts, and students of horology
Late Fall Meet-Up at Capriccio
Capriccio (bar area), 2 Pine Street, Providence
Friends, fine watches, and watchmakers in the bar at Capriccio, plus a first look at our new Watch Exchange.
RSVPMonthly Meetings Begin
Rhode Island
Starting in January 2027, RIHOSO will meet every month.
Watch World News
The latest from the world of horology and watchmaking
Awake Presents More Stunning Dial Colors and New Compact Cases in Its Son Mai Silver Leaf Collection
My first exposure to Awake came in 2024 at Geneva Watch Days. It was one of those moments when I had the privilege of simultaneously meeting the founder, Lilian Thibault, and discovering the watches all at once – getting to learn about the designs...
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Introducing – Awake Brings new Vignette Dials and a 38mm Case to the Son Mai Silver Leaf
Founded in 2019, French independent brand Awake is now quite well known for its creativity, craftsmanship, and thoughtful approach to watchmaking. After its early space-inspired Mission to Earth watches, the brand moved in a more sophisticated dir...
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Introducing – The New Ming 51.01 Halo, a Contemporary Dress Watch in Crystallised Titanium
The dress watch is enjoying a grand comeback, marking a return to more compact, elegant wrist companions. While a strict definition of the dress watch will always spark controversy, dress watches tend to have clean, often minimalist dials, slim pr...
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What makes the new Glashütte Orginal Seventies collection a strong integrated bracelet contender?
What makes the new Glashütte Original Seventies collection a strong integrated bracelet contender? Zach goes hands-on to find out... The post What makes the new Glashütte Orginal Seventies collection a strong integrated bracelet contender? appeare...
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Hands On: Ming 51.01 Halo
The Ming 51.01 Halo takes the brand’s experimental approach to materials in a dressier direction, pairing a pink gold-coated crystallised titanium case with a slim, hand-wound La Joux-Perret calibre. Compact proportions and a restrained black-and-...
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A smaller case and louder dials: Awake’s Sơn Mài Silver Leaf gets bolder
Awake updates its Sơn Mài Silver Leaf collection with four new lacquer dials, a refined 38mm case, and its latest design language. The post A smaller case and louder dials: Awake’s Sơn Mài Silver Leaf gets bolder appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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