Ming Thein, a reputable commercial photographer, designer and watch lover, founded the independent Malaysian watch brand Ming in 2017. In a short space of time, Ming’s stylish designs, accessible prices and Swiss movements have found a growing following culminating in the prestigious Revelation Prize at the 2019 edition of the GPHG Awards for the 17.06 […]
You’re probably not familiar with Montoir Watches, but the new microbrand is releasing a stylish and capable dive watch on Kickstarter with multiple colour options and affordable prices. Although the brand is based in the US, the new Montoir Dive Watch is Swiss-made with a vintage-inspired (1960s) aesthetic. The case is well-sized, the specs are […]
You’re probably not familiar with Montoir Watches, but the new microbrand is releasing a stylish and capable skin diver on Kickstarter with multiple colour options and affordable prices. Although the brand is based in the US, the new Skin-Diver is Swiss-made with a vintage-inspired (1960s) aesthetic. The case is well-sized, the specs are solid for […]
Yema, the French watchmaker, has a history and a notable presence in the world of horology. Established in 1948, Yema is known for its diverse range of timepieces, crafted for various purposes, from diving to racing and aviation. One of the distinctive aspects of Yema watches is their fusion of functionality and style. To celebrate […]
Girard-Perregaux brings back a captivating concept, which was, to many, one of the most interesting technical developments in modern watchmaking; the Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement. This novel escapement is one of the most sophisticated answers to a crucial question for watchmakers: how to handle the waning driving force supplied by barrels? The first-generation Constant Escapement was […]
Presented in 2019 in time-and-date and time-only models, the Alpine Eagle collection was Chopard‘s take on the highly successful luxury sports watch with integrated bracelet category. Revamping a 1980 design, that of the St. Moritz watch, it has then been offered in a variety of editions, from compact ladies’ models to a highly desirable ultra-thin […]
The Zenith Chronomaster has spawned numerous versions and generations since it was originally presented at the 1994 Basel watch fair. In 2021, the brand unveiled what’s probably its most successful watch in years, a sporty chronograph with a modern look, yet full of references to the vintage El Primero watches. This was the Zenith Chronomaster […]
Hanhart is a brand established in 1882 in Switzerland by Johan A. Hanhart, and it has been German since 1902, following relocation. It is renowned for supplying chronographs to pilots and naval officers during World War II and its contemporary collections inspired by Fliegeruhren, such as the Pioneer series. Hanhart has consistently delivered timepieces with […]
The first-ever product to be launched by Porsche Design was a wristwatch, which was presented in 1972 and designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. A radical design back then and a great expression of the motto “forms follows function” this utilitarian concept would quickly gain new heights with Porsche Design’s emblematic 1970s Military Chronograph. More than […]
It won’t come as a surprise to say that most of the current watches produced by Grand Seiko are profoundly inspired by their country of origin, Japan. Whether it is depicting dials modelled after the country’s landscapes, crafted according to traditional crafts, or simply representing local culture, this is one of the elements that makes […]