After roughly four years of sharing car-related content under the moniker of The Petrolhead Corner, to provide a bit of a break from the horological content we serve up every week, you’d think we’ve just about seen it all. But you’d be wrong, and even we are surprised from time to time by discovering cool […]
In the world of aquatic watchmaking, few (if any) can offer such an extensive and comprehensive collection of diving-oriented watches as Seiko. Since the mid-1960s, the Japanese powerhouse has been one of the most prolific manufacturers when it comes to diving watches. Icons like the 62MAS, the SKX, the Turtle, the Samurai, Sumo, Tuna and […]
For 20 years, EPHJ has been bringing together professionals from the high-precision sector in particular watchmaking – but also jewellery, micro-technologies and medical. As such it is an excellent opportunity to take the pulse of the watch industry, from a different perspective. And most of the time, watch brands get all the credit for coming […]
UK-based independent watchmaking specialist The Limited Edition is a place like no other. For almost 10 years now the online platform has been offering a mix of extensive knowledge, authorized dealerships and a curated collection of pre-owned watches of up-and-coming as well as established independent brands. Co-founder Pietro Tomajer: ‘If watchmaking is here to stay, […]
The Hermès H08 collection, introduced in 2021, is a contemporary and sporty line of timepieces that combines elegance, functionality, and a touch of the brand’s signature approach to design and attention to detail. This year, Hermès revealed an array of H08 watches that allow for personalisation and ensure that each wearer can find a style […]
Seiko fans are in for a treat today. The Japanese brand’s hyper-successful Seiko 5 Sports watch turns 55, an affordable, robust watch which many consolidated watch writers believe kickstarted their passion for the wonderful world of mechanical watchmaking. To celebrate, Seiko is releasing a limited-edition watch with a strong resemblance to the original 1968 Seiko […]
Bangalore Watch Company is a well-thought microbrand from a husband and wife team that celebrates notable achievements from India. Recent examples include the MACH 1 which focused on the Indian Air Force MiG 21 and Cover Drive which highlighted India’s most popular sport, Cricket. The latest pair are part of the Apogee collection that celebrates […]
The brand Moritz Grossmann comes from the renowned German watchmaker Carl Moritz Grossmann, who founded the original company in 1854. Today, Moritz Grossmann is one of the few watch manufacturers based in Glashütte that keeps the German watchmaking tradition alive along with the neighbouring A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte Original, Nomos, etc. We recently reviewed […]
Want to understand why Patek Philippe is considered the “ne plus ultra” in the realm of watchmaking, and you happen to be in Tokyo between the 10th and 25th of June? Well, there is one event you cannot miss because Patek Philippe is in town hosting the sixth edition of its Grand Exhibition, offering visitors […]
One of the top five Glashütte brands today, Moritz Grossmann produces exquisite watches with an emphasis on manually crafted details and high-quality in-house movements. Moritz Grossmann is one of the oldest and youngest players on the Glashütte block. Founded by Moritz Grossmann in 1854, it fared an unfortunate fate after the untimely death of its […]