This is it… the most exciting time of the year for watch aficionados, retailers and journalists is just around the corner. Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023 will open its doors on March 27th for the most important watch industry event of the year and a full week of watch madness. With the multiple events and […]
It’s hard to imagine twelve years have passed already since we were amazed by the revolutionary (pun intended) orbital display of time by Ressence. It was extremely unusual and original when it was first presented, and it remains that way to this day. The concept uses a clever system of gears and ball bearings to […]
Some watches have slightly weird stories. And the Doxa Army is certainly one of these unicorns, an elusive watch that comes with a complex history. Still, this status makes it even more attractive and Doxa was fully aware of the potential of a re-edition. And this took the shape first of a Black Ceramic Model […]
While most watch enthusiasts are familiar with Doxa‘s signature watch, the SUB 300 collection and its variations, there are more ranges from the brand that need a bit of explanation. We can name the more contemporary SUB 600T Collection, with its 1980s style. There’s also the more accessible SUB 200 lineup, slightly simpler and less […]
The exact date of origin, and who discovered or developed the process of Aventurine glass remains unknown. It’s believed to be discovered by chance and first seen in Murano, Venice, at the beginning of the 17th century. Aventurine glass is made by adding metallic parts to heated crushed glass causing the particles to crystallise as […]
Instead of showing you just one car and telling you all about why it’s so unique or cool, today’s Petrolhead Corner will be covering two cars. The two cars in question are built by iconic manufacturers, and share some similarities if you will. Both are catered towards the more exposed thrills of motoring. But the […]
Vulcain is, without a doubt, a brand with quite some prestige and deep historical background. Mostly known for its alarm watches and dedicated in-house movements, the brand has been for the past years a sort of sleeping beauty. But it has recently been awakened and seems to be back into action, with a focus on […]
Today, it’s yet another Seiko 5 Sports watch that you’ll discover. It is, indeed, a never-ending story, with so many new models coming each year. That being said, I must admit that Seiko has some resources and creativity. Some of the models are quite questionable, but the latest limited edition that we’ll talk about… Well, […]
Probably one of the most discreet brands owned by the Swatch Group, Union Glashütte is its other brand to be located in the temple of fine German watchmaking (together with Glashütte Original). With a more accessible and more classic positioning, it has nevertheless some rather interesting watches in display – see the attractive 1893 Johannes […]
The names Delage, Panhard and Facel Vega should get any car enthusiast’s blood pumping. These three French car manufacturers are among the most well-respected in the vintage car industry, often laureled for their outstanding creativity and forward-thinking technology. It’s also what inspired the name of Depancel, the young French watch company with a keen sense […]