Review – A Closer Look at the British-Made Garrick S2 Central Seconds

If I’m being honest, the new Garrick S2 Central Seconds is not a watch I would normally go for. I know that’s a strange way to start a review but it’s the truth. For a start, it’s not really my style of watch. I prefer something a little more modern looking. Plus, I’ve handled and […]

5 years ago

Hands-on – Junghans Meister Calendar, Now with a Dark Blue Dial

Junghans is all about minimalism and “Bauhaus” design – a German art school active during the 1920s, which inspired many of the Junghans watches of the era and is still the brand’s motto nowadays. To complete its already large collection, Junghans presents another iteration of its Meister Calendar watch, this time with a dark blue dial […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer Royal Arms of England – Rule Britannia

Following a total revamp and expansion of its premises, Chopard reopens its Bond Street flagship boutique and celebrates with eight very special models of its L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer model.  The ultra-thin white gold L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer Royal Arms of England features a hinged officer-style caseback that has been appropriately decorated to mark the […]

5 years ago

In-Depth – Patek Philippe Chronograph 5172G – The New Classic Hand-Wound Chrono

Patek – Hand-Wound – Chronograph: three words that give you an immediate indication of what to expect. Classic, iconic, timeless, desirable, historic. This watch, a manual-winding chronograph by Patek, is a perfect example of the grail watch for many collectors. So, you can imagine that when it comes to replacing it, the brand simply cannot […]

5 years ago

First Look – The New Longines 1832 Moon Phase (Live Pics)

Longines has created a new family of watches with the simple name of 1832. Up till now, there was only a three-hands and date in the collection, but today we have a new model that I believe is going to be successful: the Longines 1832 Moon Phase. The number corresponds to the year of Longines’ […]

5 years ago

Buying Guide – 5 Sophisticated Dress Watches with Blue Dials Launched Recently

A dress watch is the epitome of elegance and every well-dressed man should consider having one in his wardrobe. James Bond might get away with wearing a dinner jacket and a Seamaster 300M, but most men don’t have to abandon the casino table and engage in life and death battles. Simplicity, understatement and elegance are […]

5 years ago

Hands-on – Patek Philippe Chronograph Annual Calendar 5905R, now with Brown Dial

The watch we’re looking at today certainly wasn’t Patek Philippe‘s main novelty of 2019. If you want some fresh, truly unprecedented pieces, you’ll have to look at the Calatrava Weekly Calendar 5212A, the Alarm Travel Time 5520P or the (superb) Chronograph 5172G. And so what?… Can’t we just enjoy a new edition of an existing […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar Bucherer “Blue Editions”

Following up with its exclusive collection of blue-coloured watches, the Bucherer “Blue Editions”, which include some pretty cool watches such as this Oris Chronograph or this Breguet Marine, major Swiss watch retailer Bucherer continues to expand its line-up with a high-end piece, this time in a limited edition, with various evolutions compared to the standard […]

5 years ago