As I write this, it’s almost midnight on Wednesday, and I am a bit behind on my #TBT submission for this week. This morning, I woke up in Bucharest and pitched hard at a conference, only to rush to the airport to get home. I am tired, yes, but I...
Omega is gearing up for the upcoming diving season with a new addition to the Seamaster Planet Ocean line, initially launched in 2015. This latest model dubbed the Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey introduces a new case material ? silicon nitride... -
Nearly all modern Panerai watches are based upon one of the brand?s two historic designs (the Radiomir and the Luminor), although some models are more vintage-inspired than others. As its latest release of 2023, Panerai has dipped into its archives... -
It?s no stretch of the imagination to think that there is a large crossover between motorsports and horology. In fact, some of the most well-known drivers have become synonymous with the brands they rep both on their wrists and plastered... -
Christopher Ward is on a bit of a roll, releasing interesting new watches that push the brand’s boundaries. While I am a big fan of the C65 Dune series, it is one of Christopher Ward’s more functional tool-watch lines. But another side of the... -
Until the Christopher Ward Bel Canto was released, the C1 Moonglow was far and away the best-selling single model in the brand’s catalog. Not the Sealander, not a Trident diver. A moonphase. While the C1 Moonglow isn’t going anywhere (though I... -
The Lightness Wars continue today with the release of the new Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey, a ceramic dive watch with a GMT complication that isn?t just another ceramic sports watch. The new reference is filled with technological... -
It’s time to crank up your Bluetooth speaker, whip out your AirPods, or put your headphones on! A fresh episode of Fratello Talks is here. This week, Daan and Laurits join your host Nacho to chat about wearing classically sized watches. That’s... -
Today, we’re excited to bring you news of the new Ming LW.01, a watch from the brand’s Special Projects Cave. Buyers will have a choice of movements in this watch, but the end result will be one of the lightest timepieces on record. This is an... -
Based in Bahrain, Nuun Official is a watch brand that aims to provide buyers with popular styles and features, while simultaneously maintaining a firmly accessible price point. Given that all of the brand?s models (at least at the time of writing)... -
One could argue that the core of a modern watch company is a competent sports watch. If that were true, it would be no surprise that LA-based Nodus Watches has really found its stride by building a strong catalog of durable, interesting models... -
Christopher Ward has been on a hot streak over the last year, with the introductions of the Bel Canto and the Twelve collection raising their profile with enthusiasts who veer toward the avant-garde and a style of sleek sports watch that?s in... -
I approach these stories with trepidation, especially when the budget nears ?5,000. I still have a lot of nice watches well under the mark and plenty that I desire. So, unlike Balazs, who tried to squeeze all as close to the top line as possible,... -
A Lange & Söhne opened the doors of their latest boutique in New York City?s upper east side this week with the help of CEO Wilhelm Schmid, and a new Zeitwerk Minute Repeater rendered in Honeygold was presented to mark the occasion. That might... -
For the first time, Victorinox Swiss Army offers a chronograph version of their popular I.N.O.X. timepiece collection. The specific I.N.O.X. chronograph watch I go hands-on with today is the Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. Chrono reference 241989.1.... -
For TAG Heuer, the year 2023 marked a significant milestone? the 60th anniversary of the Carrera Chronograph. The story began in 1963 when Jack Heuer, the forward-thinking CEO of the La Chaux-de-Fonds based Swiss tradition brand, unveiled a... -
It?s tricky business finding alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms; seldom do we see high-low collaborations of this kind in the industry. Indeed the bioceramic dive watch looms large in the minds of both collectors and the... -
Yes, in the past couple of years, we?ve seen many GMT watches come to market from major players in the industry and micro/independent brands alike. It might seem like there are too many GMTs now, but on the positive side, it?s a great time to shop... -
California dials are hardly a new design as this unique style of display can be found on watches that date back as early as the 1930s and 1940s. However, an increasing number of brands seem to be embracing the California dial in more recent years,... -
With the Antractique, Czapek has something of a hit watch on its hands that draws a ton of attention. Therefore, you would be forgiven if you have lost sight of the brand’s more traditional offerings. Allow me to put them front and center in your... -