We recently went hands-on with the NOTSAG Aquaelite Type I, the first of two accessible watches from Los Angeles-based startup, NOTSAG. Founder Laurent Chardin Rischmann’s son, 10-year-old Gaston, battles multiple developmental challenges including mitochondrial disease, so 20% of net profits are donated to genetic research. NOTSAG is an anagram of Gaston and the brand was […]
George Bamford is best known for customizing (officially authorized) watches from heavyweights like Zenith, Rolex and Patek Philippe via his company, Bamford Watch Department. His latest watch brand, Bamford London, has been building watches from scratch for a couple of years now and had an unusual start. There are now two main collections with several […]
Back in the 1950s, all consumer watches were mechanical, either hand-wound or automatic. The initial storm of the quartz crisis was still a couple of decades off and either design or mechanical prowess helped set brands apart. One major horological disruption occurred in 1957 in the form of an electronically controlled, battery-powered wristwatch. Packaged in […]
A few weeks ago, Seiko announced the launch of upgraded versions of one of its most emblematic and accessible diver’s watches, the new King Turtle – equipped with more resistant materials for enhanced quality. In the same vein, the brand is now upgrading its other entry-level Prospex Diver’s watch, the sharper brother of the Turtle, […]
MeisterSinger has risen to fame with watches that show the time with one hand only. Luckily, this design limitation has not restricted its creativity. The German brand now introduces a limited edition piece with an important social message. The Urban Day-Date commemorates freedom in the Netherlands, and a part of the revenue from sales will […]
Surfer and adventurer Will Martin founded his watch company, Firle, in 2016 to produce elegant yet rugged pieces for outdoor enthusiasts. The Coast in Cornwall at England’s westerly point served as inspiration for the Firle Sennen Automatic series, where Sennen is a major surfing hotspot. His watches aren’t designed like a diver or robust tool […]
Dive watches are some of the most popular timepieces around. These tool watches were originally designed to perform specific aquatic tasks, worn on the wrist of professionals. Today, they are equally ready-for-action instruments and style essentials; great companions in and out of the water. And even though it might be fully equipped, a cool dive […]
Dive watches are some of the most popular timepieces around. These tool watches were originally designed to perform specific aquatic tasks, worn on the wrist of professionals. Today, they are equally ready-for-action instruments and style essentials; great companions in and out of the water. And even though it might be fully equipped, a cool dive […]
Hamilton is no stranger to openworked watches, spreading the style across several collections with models like the Ventura Skeleton Limited Edition, Khaki Field Skeleton Auto and Jazzmaster Viewmatic Automatic Skeleton. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton simplifies the name and is the brand’s latest with a multi-level dial forming the iconic “spiky H” logo over a decorated […]
Hamilton is no stranger to openworked watches, spreading the style across several collections with models like the Ventura Skeleton Limited Edition, Khaki Field Skeleton Auto and Jazzmaster Viewmatic Automatic Skeleton. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton simplifies the name and is the brand’s latest with a multi-level dial forming the iconic “spiky H” logo over a decorated […]