Monochrome Watches

Sailing in luxury sports watch waters is a devilishly tricky, competitive manoeuvre. Every last detail of an aspiring candidate is invariably compared to the forefather(s) and accusing fingers decry any hint of resemblance or likeness. When Girard-Perregaux reintroduced its Laureato collection in 2016, many indignant reactions and copycat accusations arose. However, the irony is that …

Hands-on – The Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm In Striking Green Read More »

Coming up for almost a century of business, German watchmaking company Laco is primarily known for its aviation-themed watches. While that’s far from all it does, as evidenced by the recent Scorpion in 39mm or the Edition 96 dive watch, most of the brand’s portfolio is focused on historically inspired pilot watches. Previously we saw …

The Kiel.2 Chronograph By Laco, A Robust Pilot’s Chronograph Read More »

Whenever Grand Seiko presents a new watch, you’re almost certain to be treated by a finely crafted dial inspired by nature. We’ve seen it time and time again, with watches like the White Birch, the Lake Suwa, or the Shunbun. The carefully crafted dials often have textures and colors to represent the gentle ripples in …

Introducing – Grand Seiko Introduces The Europe-Only Elegance Collection SBGY027 “Karesansui” Read More »

Earlier this week a rumour started spreading that Patek Philippe was about to launch the long-awaited successor to the iconic Nautilus 5711. And sure enough, this past Tuesday the Nautilus 5811G, in white gold, was presented. Slightly bigger in size, with minor aesthetic updates, this is set to continue the Nautilus legacy. But that was …

Introducing – The Quartet Of Patek Philippe Watches We Hadn’t Shown You Yet Read More »

The V12 is dead, all hail the V12! Lamborghini has ended production of its V12 engine, and it is truly the end of an era. An era full of iconic bedroom-poster sports- and supercars with a heritage that started with one of my all-time favourite cars, the Lamborghini Miura. This car is pretty much considered …

The Petrolhead Corner – Lamborghini Sends Off It’s Legendary V12 With A Final Edition Aventador Inspired By A Unique Miura Read More »

For many years, Bell & Ross has been all about pilot- and military-inspired watches. This was the brand’s motto, the style that made it famous. And while the Parisian brand still leans heavily on those codes in its current instrument collection, materialised by the emblematic BR03 range, it had to evolve. How? By becoming more …

Introducing – Bell & Ross Ups Its Game With The New BR-X5 And Its Manufacture Movement (Video, Live Pics) Read More »

Sébastian Muller, the fourth generation of a Swiss watchmaking family from the Jura, founded Brellum in 2016, a small independent brand with a production of around 299 pieces a year and a focus on affordable chronometer-certified chronographs. The Pandial, Brellum’s two-tone vintage-inspired chronograph fitted with a Valjoux 7750, returns in a classic black-and-white panda suit …

Introducing – The Black & White Panda Brellum Pandial LE.2DD Chronometer (Live Pics & Price) Read More »

We often talk about revival, resurrection, restoration or even of retro- and vintage-inspiration when it comes to recreating watches from the past, but never of a restomod. This term is closely linked to the automotive industry and basically means taking something from the past, and overhauling it while paying respect to the original design yet …

Introducing – Ikepod Restomods The Megapode Into The New Skypod Limited Edition Read More »

Following the inaugural launch of the Quai des Bergues and the Place Vendôme tourbillon, the Faubourg de Cracovie Chronograph is Czapek’s third collection and was introduced at Baselworld 2018. This high-end modern chronograph now embraces the majestic sparkle of blue aventurine as the independent watchmaker introduces the Faubourg de Cracovie Aventurine. Aventurine is distinguished by …

Introducing – The Sparkling Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Aventurine (Live Pics & Price) Read More »

Imagine an object that is 1.8mm thick. As a reference, 1.8mm is thinner than your average bracelet spring bar. This figure represents the entire height of the watch we’re going to explore today, not the thickness of its movement. No, 1.8mm refers to the thickness of the whole watch, including the case and crystals. This …

Video – The Quest For Extreme Thinness – Deciphering The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Read More »

Presented a few weeks ago in Zermatt, the Wild One is Norqain’s newest sports watch concept. The model’s elaborate 25-part construction is based on a Norteq protective cage, a proprietary carbon fibre composite material. The brand now launches a 262-piece limited edition to celebrate its partnership with the New York City Marathon, where NORQAIN will …

Introducing – The Norqain Independence Wild One TCS New York City Marathon Read More »

We’ve seen several very attractive collaborations with independent watchmakers done by Massena LAB, the design studio founded by industry veteran William Massena. Most of them were double-branded models, with the watchmaker’s or brand’s name printed on the dial. But we’ve also seen Massena LAB creating its own watches, with only its name on the dial. …

Introducing – The Magraph By Massena LAB And Raúl Pagès Read More »

Back to front for some, perfect for others, Patek Philippe’s Grand Complication is a rara avis of the watch world and features the chronograph pushers on the left side of the case. Also known as a destro, this left-handed chronograph is, in hallmark Patek style, combined with a perpetual calendar complication. Fitted with the superlative …

Introducing – The Destro Patek Philippe 5373P Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph with Perpetual Calendar Read More »

Just weeks after the launch of the new green dial Girard-Perregaux Laureato, which honestly works very well despite being a little late to the party perhaps, there’s now yet another new dial colour available. This one ties into the current season of the year a bit more, as the copper dial radiates a comforting warmth …

Introducing – The Girard Perregaux Laureato Receives A Winter-Warm Copper Dial In A Smaller Size Read More »

Smartphones are the pocket watches of today, second only to our prized wristwatches for relaying the time. For centuries, however, pocket watches reigned supreme as timekeepers for civilian, military, business and scientific use. If you’re wondering if there’s still a place for pocket watches in the 21st century, check out our in-depth article (short answer, …

Hands-on – The Retro-Cool Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch Read More »

When resurrecting the Ferdinand Berthoud name, an eminent 18th-century horologist, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and his team have shown quite a talent to surprise and amaze us. First with the Chronomètre FB1, which was awarded the coveted Aiguille d’Or at the GPHG 2016, the Oscars of watchmaking. And then, with the no less spectacular, Chronomètre FB2, which …

Introducing – The Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB3 SPC (Live Pics, Video & Price) Read More »

With high-end German watchmaking companies often comes a sincere level of seriousness and respect for traditions and craftsmanship. Often labelled as the Saxony way of working, brands like A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte Original and Moritz Grossmann show a real knack for extremely refined and classical styles of watchmaking. But, as we all need to …

Introducing – The Artistic Moritz Grossmann ATOM MOORE 37 Read More »

As the Sun begins to lose its intensity and temperatures drop, autumn brings us the beautiful spectacle of changing leaf colours. It looks like Patek Philippe has taken inspiration from the warm, golden leaves for its latest edition of the World Time Flyback Chronograph reference 5935A. Introduced in 2016, Patek’s signature World Time complication (developed …

Introducing – The Irresistibly Attractive Stainless Steel Patek Philippe 5935A World Time Flyback Chronograph Read More »

Balticus is a growing Polish microbrand with a healthy portfolio of affordable luxury watches for men and women. It’s no stranger to diving watches, and we were impressed with the inaugural Automatic Bronze series from 2017 with a super compressor style. The latest limited-edition collection is the Moonfish diver, with six dial colours and unique …

Introducing – The New Balticus Moonfish Dive Watch Read More »

With Halloween just around the corner, Chopard has unveiled three special edition watches during the Salón Internacional Alta Relojería (SIAR), Latin America’s most important annual watch fair held in Mexico City. The famous Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations in Mexico are renowned for memento mori art, including the famous Calaveras (representation …

Introducing – Chopard L.U.C Unveils Three New Calavera-Inspired Watches Read More »

Alpina, a brand with a heritage of almost 140 years, specialises in rugged watches for outdoor use. A few weeks ago, the brand reintroduced a model from the early 2000s, the Alpiner Extreme (with the Alpiner Extreme Regulator Automatic and Alpiner Extreme Automatic). The European launch event of the collection in Chamonix allowed us to …

Interview – In Conversation With Oliver Van Lanschot Hubrecht, Brand Director for Alpina Read More »

Edox might not be as well-known as some other brands in the world of aquatic watchmaking, but it can rely on decades of expertise nonetheless. The brand became respected as the “Water Champion” with watches like the Delfin from 1961 and the Hydro-Sub from 1965. Another iconic model is the SkyDiver, said to have been …

Introducing – An Evolution Of The Ultra-Resilient Edox SkyDiver Neptunian Read More »

The new Nautilus 5811 by Patek Philippe isn’t the only news of the day, as there are three further references under the Nautilus name. Although today’s release of the long-awaited 5711 replacement will undoubtedly steal the spotlight from the other “Nautilus class of 2022” models, rest assured, there’s plenty to be discovered with Patek’s super-luxurious …

Introducing – Patek Philippe Introduces The Nautilus 5712 In Luxurious Rose Gold Read More »

The news that watch aficionados and the whole industry were expecting is finally out. A couple of years ago, the rumour that the 5711, the time-and-date Nautilus, one of the most sought-after watches and an icon of high-end horology and style, would be discontinued started to spread. Not long after, the rumour was confirmed by …

Introducing – The New Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811/1G Replaces The 5711 Read More »

Tutima is a prime example of a luxury watchmaker from Glashütte that remains relatively accessible (Nomos also ranks highly), with the exception of watches like the recently introduced Patria Small Seconds. The company specializes in retro pilot’s watches like the Grand Flieger Classic Chronograph, modern counterparts like the M2 Coastline Chronograph and many styles in …

Introducing – The Blacked Out Tutima M2 Seven Seas S PVD Read More »

Zurich-based auction house Ineichen Auctioneers has been on the rise recently, with sales that went beyond the classic portfolio of vintage Rolex sports watches and modern steel Pateks and APs. There’s something truly attractive in seeing selections based on independent watchmakers or thematic sales turning around a specific colour or complications. Ineichen Auctioneers’ upcoming late 2022 …

Auction – Ineichen Upcoming Auction Is Packed With Modern Complications Read More »

De Bethune celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. On the occasion of Mexico City’s Salon Internacional Alta Relojería (SIAR), Latin America’s most important annual watch fair, the independent watchmaking brand introduces the 30th calibre: a jumping GMT presented inside the brand’s double-face watch. The De Bethune double-face watch is back! The DB Kind of Two …

Introducing – The Spectacular De Bethune DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT Read More »

Whenever media outlets and watchmaking companies intertwine, things can take a very interesting turn. Our esteemed colleagues of Hodinkee are no strangers to collaborations, as are we of course, but this next one is quite cool, to be honest. Not only did they select two of the finest watches currently made by Hamilton, but they …

Introducing – The Hamilton Khaki Field & Pilot Pioneer Limited Edition For Hodinkee Read More »

If you follow independent watchmaking, you should be familiar with the amazing technical developments of Krayon. The brand founded by Remi Maillat, Krayon made a remarkable debut with the mindbogglingly complex Everywhere, the first mechanical watch able to compute the sunrise and sunset times everywhere on the globe. Following Everywhere, Krayon presented Anywhere, a somewhat …

Introducing – The Lavish Anywhere Métiers d’Art Azur by Krayon (Live Pics & Price) Read More »

It is sometimes stated that the very first car race happened 5 minutes after the second-ever car was built. And to an extent, that is very true. Racing has been part of the automotive industry from day 1 basically, as people try to find out who is quickest in what car. The direct result is …

The Petrolhead Corner – Three Racing Cars So Good They Were Banned Almost Immediately Read More »

When I received the invitation to join Panerai for a rather special experience in the south of Italy a couple of months ago, I didn’t think much of it. I expected to have just another well-organised hands-on experience with a luxury watch company and enjoy my time on the Mediterranean coast. But once I received …

Interview – Talking To Allessandro Ficarello Of Panerai About The Special Forces Experience And More Read More »

The Frederique Constant Classics Carrée is the brand’s take on a great classic: the rectangular dress watch (it is not exactly “square” as the name would suggest). It was first launched in 2003, and several iterations have been presented, in particular with XL and open-heart versions. For 2022, Frederique Constant introduces a clean and elegant …

Introducing – New Versions Of The Frederique Constant Classics Carrée Automatic Read More »

Reservoir Watches are inspired by good ol’ utilitarian manometers, gauges, counters and other measuring instruments for the simple reason that they are precise, easy-to-read instruments and just the kind of tool you might need on your next adventure. The Reservoir Hydrosphere is a dive watch with a unique personality that looks nothing like the usual …

Introducing – The Reservoir Hydrosphere Plunges Into A Green Cenote Read More »

Cartier is often considered the master of shaped watches. Squared, oval, bell-shaped, asymetrical, cushion-shaped, barrel-shaped and many more… It’s an endless story, with the only limit being the capacity to be worn on the wrist. Some of the most emblematic and original designs of Cartier didn’t come from Paris’ HQ but from its London-based branch. …

Introducing – The Cartier Pebble-Shaped “Baseball” Watch Is Back Read More »

Sometimes news comes in thick and fast, and just this week Grand Seiko decided to launch not one but four new watches. And as always, there’s plenty to talk about but we’ll stick to the important things first. The reason is simple; we’re aiming to follow these up with hands-on coverage as soon as possible …

Introducing – Grand Seiko Releases A Quartet Of New Watches Read More »

If we talk about icons of design made in Japan, there are more than just pagodas, temples or patterns from the Edo era. Some industrial objects, with highly mundane origins, have gained cult status over the years. Case in point, the Honda Super Cub, a lightweight motorcycle produced in millions for over 60 years, with …

Introducing – Seiko Celebrates An Icon Of Japanese Design, The Honda Super Cub Read More »

If you’re familiar with the name Lebois & Co, then you probably know a bit about the backstory of the company as well. With the revival of the name in full swing, alongside the relaunch of Airain, both under the guidance of Dutch entrepreneur and watch enthusiast Tom van Wijlick, Lebois & Co is moving …

Introducing – A First Look At The Lebois & Co Heritage Chronograph Prototypes (Live Pics & Price) Read More »

UK-based independent watchmaking platform The Limited Edition leaves little room for assumptions as to what it is all about. The company is fuelled by a passion for the craft of low-volume, high-creativity watchmaking. Founded by Pietro Tomajer in 2015, it has quickly established itself as a leading specialist in the industry, bringing watchmakers and collectors …

Introducing – Schwarz Etienne x Kari Voutilainen x The Limited Edition Equals The Roma Synergy Terracotta Read More »

When thinking about Tutima, a rather “instrumental” image appears in your mind of the classic German pilot’s watch or of modern, rugged adventure watches – or even a strong diving chronograph, like the one we took underwater here. Yet, there’s more to Tutima than just these watches. In fact, there are some pretty impressive models with …

Introducing – The Handsome Tutima Patria Small Second In Blue & Gold Read More »

A. Lange & Söhne is renowned as one of the most distinguished watchmakers from Saxony on the market today, but life hasn’t always been smooth sailing. As a witness and victim of the vicissitudes of German history over the past two centuries, the destiny of the brand has come full circle. From its foundation in …

News – The Return of The Historic A. Lange & Söhne Centennial Tourbillon Pocket Watch Read More »

Longines is celebrating 190 years of watchmaking with a selection of very nice watches. First and foremost, we had the return of the Longines UltraChron, an iconic high-frequency watch. Then shortly after the summer, the refined Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary was launched. To once more bring attention to the celebration of almost two centuries, …

Introducing – The Longines Record Heritage Continues The Brand’s 190th-Anniversary Celebrations (Live Pics & Price) Read More »

With a knack for creating sensually shaped, understated, beautifully designed watches and movements, it’s hard to find somebody who doesn’t like Laurent Ferrier’s watches. When the maestro turned his hand to the luxury sports watch genre, he reverted his gaze to the 1970s when his passion for motorsports was at an all-time high and combined …

Introducing – The Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon In Regal Red Gold Read More »

TAG Heuer watches, and specifically the Formula 1 collection (obviously, with such a name), are all about racing and motorsports – the sport most associated with the brand. And yes, they often are relatively serious, or at least very focused on real-world automobiles. But what about keeping the racing spirit alive and sending it to …

Introducing – The TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Mario Kart Limited Editions (Live Pics & Price) Read More »

The archives of the greatest watchmaking companies ever to have existed, or still exist to this day for that matter, are often riddled with historical milestones. Especially when it considers groundbreaking technological innovation or watches that drastically increase the quality or precision compared to the ones before it. The thing is, with so many companies …

Just Because – Seiko Adds An Extremely Rare 1969 Observatory Certified Chronometer To Its Museum Read More »

William Wood Watches is a relative newcomer, founded in 2016 by the grandson of William Wood, a firefighter of over 25 years with the British Fire Service. It’s one thing to have a themed collection, but something else to devote an entire portfolio to a particular subject. Firefighting is not only a visible theme in …

Hands-on – The New William Wood Fearless Collection Read More »

German manufacturer Nomos might not have the ancestry of the big brands on the Glashütte block, but since its foundation in 1990 it has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers of mechanical timepieces in Germany. Founded by Roland Schwertner in 1990, months after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Nomos has forged a …

Introducing – The More Compact Nomos Club Sport neomatik 37 Polar Blue & Petrol Green Read More »

The story behind these fun, bespoke chronographs packs a good chunk of history, dating back to 1816 when horologist extraordinaire Louis Moinet produced the first world’s first chronograph. Known as the ‘Compteur de Tierces’, this pocket watch was designed to time the passage of stars and could measure events to 1/60th of a second, complete …

Hands-on – Pimp Your Ride With The Louis Moinet Time To Race Chronograph Read More »

School Watch Projects are a fascinating insight into today’s watchmaking educational system and a unique way to discover talented young men and women that are deeply passionate about the craft and looking to make a profession out of it. Over time, we’ve seen quite a few very interesting School Watch projects from various makers and …

Introducing – Discovering Théo Levaltier’s Jumping & Chiming Hour School Watch Project Read More »

With the profusion of openworked, skeletonised and tourbillon movements on the market today, Frederique Constant’s Heart Beat model with its exposed balance wheel might come across as somewhat tame. However, when it was released in 1994, mechanical watches were surfacing from the thick lava deposited by the quartz eruption. Showing the world that the movement …

Hands-on – The New Old-School Looks Of The Frederique Constant Classic Heart Beat Manufacture Read More »

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève celebrated its 20th-anniversary last year. In two decades, the GPHG has gained a formidable reputation and is often referred to as the “Oscars of Watchmaking.” Raymond Loretan has been at the helm of the foundation, organising the event for five years now. A few weeks before the 2022 ceremony, …

Interview – Raymond Loretan, President Of The GPHG, About The Latest Developments And Challenges Of The Oscars of Watchmaking Read More »

Tissot started out with a 40mm size PRX, and it was good. Then came more colour variants, and they were good. After that came luxurious fluted gold bezels, and they were pricey but still good. This was followed by a PRX Chronograph, which was very good! But then… nothing? Ever since Tissot launched the incredible …

Opinion – The 35mm Automatic PRX That Tissot Refuses To Give Us Read More »

Another relative newcomer on the independent watchmaking block is Cvstos, a niche Geneva-based brand founded in 2005 by Sassoun Sirmakes, son of Vartan Sirmakes of the Franck Muller Watchland Group. With a preference for tonneau-shaped cases across all its collections, it will not come as a surprise that co-founder and chief designer Antonio Terranova worked …

Introducing – The Dreamy Cvstos Re-Belle Moon (Live Pics & Price) Read More »

Assembling a mechanical movement and a watch may seem like an intimidating task if you are not a trained professional. However, this can be an enjoyable educational experience with the right tool and guidance. This is what I have experienced, assembling my personalised Petite Seconde by Cimier at the Watch Academy in Biel. The origins …

Just Because – Watchmaker For A Day, At The Watch Academy by Cimier Read More »

It’s impossible to talk about the modern scuba diving watch and its evolution without talking about Blancpain. As one of the earliest creators of the purpose-built tool watch, they are responsible for multiple innovations in the field, including using an o-ring to seal the case back, and a pioneering crown seal system. Their name belongs …

In-Depth – Diving With The Beast, The Extreme Blancpain Fifty Fathoms X Fathoms Read More »

Almost every week there’s some new hotshot car company announcing some magical better-than-everything type vehicle. And sadly, in today’s day and age that’s more often about volts and watts instead of controlled explosions and exhaust chatter. I often have mixed emotions about this push for “green” energy, because on one hand I am not convinced …

The Petrolhead Corner – Niche Car Manufacturer Wiesmann Is Back With Something Called “Project Thunderball” Read More »

Welcome back to The Collector’s Corner. Earlier this year, we took a detailed look at one of the most impressive chronographs developed from the ground up during the 1990s, namely the Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde. This, back in an era when in-house wasn’t yet what it is today, was nothing short of an achievement, specifically considering …

The Collector’s Corner – The Whole Story Behind The Creation of The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde Read More »

It is time to put another upcoming watchmaker in the spotlight. Or rather two rising stars that is, as we talk to Alexandre Hazemann on his stunning Montre d’École, or School Watch, developed with fellow-student Victor Monnin. We learn how this watch came about, and also what the biggest challenges have been for the two …

Interview – Talking To Alexandre Hazemann On His Fascinating School Watch Project Read More »

MeisterSinger is famous for its single-hand watches, but one hand doesn’t necessarily mean simple. Take the Bell Hora, for example, fitted with a sonnerie au passage of chiming hour complication. Usually the domain of high-end watches, the Bell Hora Sonnerie au Passage retails for under EUR 4k and looks unlike anything else in its genre. …

Introducing – The Charming & Chiming MeisterSinger Bell Hora – NL Edition Read More »

Visiting the De Bethune manufacture in the picturesque village of L’Auberson in the Swiss Jura mountains is quite an impressive experience. The works of Denis Flageollet, the mastermind behind De Bethune, have placed the brand outside mainstream watchmaking in a class of its own. There is something even more special about visiting Denis Flageollet’s workshop …

Interview – In Conversation With Denis Flageollet, The Blacksmithing & Watchmaking Mastermind Behind De Bethune Read More »

Over the past few years, we’ve gotten to know Yema for its rather handsome and historically accurate Superman collection, an iconic dive watch from the 1970s. This all started with a very faithful one-to-one recreation launched in 2018 and has since been expanded into a wide range of styles, including a number of GMT models. This …

Introducing – Yema Brings Back Another Historical Icon With The Flygraf Navigator Read More »

Blancpain‘s famous Fifty Fathoms dive watch surfaced in 1953 and became the benchmark for many modern dive watches. After being reinforced with magnetic shielding, the robust diver was adopted by French Navy combat swimmers. The 1956 Bathyscaphe, named after the submarine that fathomed the Marina Trench, was a smaller-sized dive watch with calendar indications designed …

Introducing – The Updated Blancpain Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph (Live Pics & Price) Read More »

Since Guido Terreni was appointed CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier, the brand has been busy streamlining its collections and forging a coherent identity. Families like Kalpa, Pershing and Bugatti have been whisked away to focus all efforts on the Tonda, especially the Tonda PF luxury sports watch. Launched in 2021, the Tonda PF is a refined …

Introducing – Parmigiani Fleurier Unleashes Alligator Straps For Three Tonda PF Models Read More »

To be perfectly honest, I am not that much into Science-Fiction series and movies that I know all the intricate details of legendary shows and franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek or any other. However, I know that when the phrase “Live Long and Prosper” comes up, it’s forever linked to the Star Trek character …

Hands-on – Urwerk Wants You To “Live Long and Prosper” With The New UR-120 a.k.a. Spock Read More »

Rado just celebrated the 60th anniversary of their Diastar collection with the presentation of 4 new watches crafted from Ceramos, their high-tech composite material. The new models included an anniversary edition created with Swiss-Argentinian designer Alfredo Häberli. During the launch in Zurich, we sat down with the brand’s CEO, Adrian Bosshard and Alfredo Häberli to …

Interview – Adrian Bosshard And Alfredo Häberli About The New Rado Diastar Original Read More »

The Seiko 5 Sports range is probably one of the most eclectic collections by the Japanese manufacturer. Using the beloved platform of the 5 Sports, Seiko regularly plays around with colours and designs to provide an immensely broad spectrum of low-budget yet solid and fun diving watches. And with an unbridled pace of production, Seiko …

Introducing – The Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Ultraseven L.E. SRPJ79 Read More »

Just a couple of months ago we found out IWC had quietly introduced the new Pilot’s Watch Mark XX. No fanfare, no public announcement, no press releases, nothing. It just popped up on the website one day, out of the blue. And speaking of blue, that was one of the dial colours presented, alongside classical …

Introducing – IWC Expands Its Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Collection With Four New References Read More »

MeisterSinger is on somewhat of a mission to reduce its carbon footprint and increase its overall sustainability not only by means of using vegan leather straps and environmentally friendly produced boxes but also by partnering with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This leading organisation has been active in preserving nature the world over, …

Introducing – The MeisterSinger Edition Best Friends Brings Together The Earth And Moon Read More »

If there is one name that could best define the connection between cars and watches, it has to be Carrera. Indeed, the name has long been associated with two of the most prominent names of both the car and the watch industry. On one side is the legendary car of Porsche, the 911 Carrera. On …

Introducing – The New TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7 (Live Pics & Price) Read More »

Laco’s Scorpion watches (from the Squad/Sport collection) are a popular series of dive models with typically large 42mm cases, such as last year’s Edition 96 special edition. The rugged watch comes in four different variations, separated by accent colours and straps – Himalaya, Mojave, Amazonas and Atlantik. Based on customer feedback, the German watchmaker is …

Introducing – The Laco Scorpion Dive Watch Now In A More Compact 39mm Size Read More »

It’s surprising to consider that Armin Strom is just thirteen years old (without counting the years it was run by the master of skeletonisation, Mr Armin Strom). Now in the hands of Serge Michel and master watchmaker Claude Greisler, Armin Strom has amassed an impressive portfolio of highly technical watches and consolidated a unique and …

Introducing – The Armin Strom Tribute 1 Dress Watch Just Got Dressier In Rose Gold (Live Pics & Price) Read More »

Back in the old days of the watch industry, things were pretty much set in stone for the entire duration of ownership. Sure, there was always the option of changing the personality of a watch by swapping a strap for another, but that was about it. Recently, the trend of watch customization, of watch straps/bracelets …

Introducing – The New Certina DS+ Collection Of Customizable Watches (Video Review, Live Pics) Read More »