When talking about affordable field watches, brands like Hamilton and Seiko immediately come to mind. Of course, these are well established and a host of smaller microbrands have intriguing collections as well. Australian microbrand Second Hour is close to releasing a new collection of four field watches with rugged specs and stylish, contemporary looks. This […]
Countless technical solutions have been used over the years by watchmakers to improve the precision of a mechanical watch. Mechanical watches, in essence, will never be as precise as digital, quartz or electronic watches; there are forces at large that work against precision. For that reason, the search for utmost precision has been a field […]
Normally we can classify something as a wristwatch, a pocket watch or a clock, but in some instances, an object can transcend these labels and morph into something more than a single-class thing. Just think of watches that are able to be converted from a wristwatch, like Bovet’s convertible watches, or the recently introduced Omega […]
Since the arrival of Guido Terreni as the brand’s new CEO in 2021, Parmigiani Fleurier has focused almost exclusively on developing the Tonda PF, a refined luxury sports watch collection derived from the existing Tonda line. Represented by a handful of complications, the mantra of the Tonda PF is always “understatement” and, until today, all […]
With a history spanning over one century, Mido has made a name for itself with nicely designed, reliable and accessible watches. One collection in particular symbolizes its spirit of innovation and robustness, the Multifort, Mido‘s best-selling automatic, anti-magnetic, water-and shock-resistant watch from the mid-1930s. The name is still in use and now finds its place […]
Since the release of its first collection in 1992, Nomos has never ceased to please with its minimalistic designs, its nice movements (specifically since it moved to in-house in 2005) and a certain flair for fun and lightness. Fresh, young, very German and at the same time thinking out of the box, the brand has […]
In the ever-growing world of accessible automatic watches, several options offer to you. You can go adventurous, by looking at newcomers, the so-called micro-brands launching collections thanks to crowdfunding. Or you can play on the safe side and take a look at mainstream, established brands with an extensive track record. Some names should immediately come to […]
Rolex and the exploration of the world’s greatest depths is a story that goes back to the 1950s, when the Piccards (father and son) took the Trieste Bathyscaphe down to the Mariana Trench, with a very special Rolex watch attached to the exterior of their submarine. The watch, known as the Deep Sea Special N°3, […]
Founded by legendary designer Gérald Genta, the independent watchmaker known as Gerald Charles is the perpetuation of his legacy and a continuation of his designs. Lately, the brand’s portfolio has grown quite dramatically, with all watches built around a signature, highly original yet quite elegant design known as the Maestro (yes, shaped by Mr Genta […]
This latest version of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph in a pink gold case with a blue dial exudes a warmer and more luxurious vibe than other models in the current line-up. Admittedly, there is another pink gold model in the collection, but it has a more demure silver dial and just two strap options. […]