The introduction of the Speake Marin One&Two collection in 2016 was a landmark for the brand. An original take on classic Swiss watchmaking infused with a touch of British eccentricity, the collection marked the introduction of a new family of proprietary movements. Following the launch of the One&Two Openworked Hours & Minutes and One&Two Openworked […]
Revisiting the oldest men’s wristwatch in 2020 has its difficulties. How far can you stray from the original without corrupting its essence? But, how far should you honour its essence without creating a fuddy-duddy watch? Well, Cartier’s latest Santos-Dumont XL manages to reconcile both these extremes in what is perhaps the most historically faithful yet […]
Since the inception of the brand in 2017, with the inaugural 17.01 model, renowned photographer Ming Thein has turned out to be also quite an impressive designer and watch entrepreneur, creating a brand with a consistent style and development. 2020 marks a new step for Ming Watches, which is introducing its second-generation design language and, […]
While Czapek & Cie. usually relies on minimalist designs, today it presents a highly decorated, commemorative piece with impressive métiers d’art displayed on its dial. The new Quai des Bergues “Sursum Corda” is a unique piece created to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Czapek name (the company Czapek & Cie. was created in 1845) […]
If you’re into retro-looking, precious and trendy (desk) dive watches, the following watch isn’t for you. What’s coming below is modern, utilitarian, over-engineered and very German indeed. No surprises, it’s a new Sinn watch. Well known for its pilot’s chronographs, the brand also has a solid track record in diving instruments, one of the best […]
Jaquet Droz introduces a black jade dial version of its Grande Seconde Off-Centered model, the watch with the elegant figure eight on the dial that forms the core collection of the brand. The Grande Seconde Off-Centered is an offshoot of the original Grande Seconde and gives the classic figure-eight configuration a twist by nudging the […]
Part of the first automatic chronograph calibres to hit the market back in 1969, the Zenith El Primero is still regarded as one of the best and most accurate chronograph movements ever created. Back then, a trilogy of El Primero-powered watches was launched: the A384, A385 and A386. In the frame of the celebration of […]
Four new models inspired by the minimalism and legibility of designer Riki Watanabe’s celebrated 1977 Steel Clock join the Presage Collection. With beautifully handcrafted enamel dials in blue, brown and white, two automatic models (SPB113 and SPB115) and two automatic plus power reserve indicator (SPB161 and SPB163) enrich a collection renowned for its winning combination […]
This shouldn’t be a surprise anymore, but indeed, Glashütte Original isn’t quite so austere and Teutonic anymore. For a couple of years now, the Saxon brand has infused colour and boldness to its (superbly executed) watches, going as far as creating fiery orange dials. And this strategy also applies to the most classic watches of […]
The BR 03-92 HUD does what Bell & Ross does best: it is a bold, instrumental and aero-inspired design piece. HUD stands for Head-Up Display, which is a tool you might know from cars or if you’re a bit more hardcore, your fighter jet. It shows that the world of aviation is still the perfect […]