Junghans, the German brand from the Black Forest, is renowned for its minimalist Bauhaus-inspired designs personified by its Max Bill and Meister collections. The Meister collection, which appeared in the 1930s, is also home to the elegant retro Chronoscope line of chronographs and the S Chronoscope models that are more resilient, rugged and contemporary. The […]
Fortis has long demonstrated its connection with space exploration and has been for years the official watch supplier of multiple space agencies. Continuing this tradition, in late 2021, going many steps beyond classic, sterile laboratory-done testing procedures, Fortis subjected its latest movement, the Calibre Werk 17, to a field test in space, into the stratosphere to […]
We all love a good chronograph, don’t we? But what determines what makes a chronograph, well, good? For some, it might come down to the design, for others, it has all to do with perceived value for money or the type of movement (manual vs. automatic), and then there are those looking for complexity like […]
If you’re at all familiar with Hamilton’s portfolio of tool watches, you’ll know about its various Khaki collections designed and built to tackle adventures in the water, on land and in the air. The company has a long history in all three fields of tool watches and is very capable of offering good, reliable timekeeping […]
In a world that is increasingly computer-guided, laser-machined and mass-produced, it’s very nice to know the art of handmade things has not been lost. Whether it’s cars, tailored clothing, or watches, knowing that something has been crafted to perfection by the hands of an artisan gives tremendous satisfaction. As such, we fully embrace brands like […]
Mido Watches can look back at over a century of watchmaking, as it was founded by Mr Georges Schaeren in 1918. Based in Le Locle and part of the Swatch Group since 1985, Mido has a broad spectrum of watches on offer, ranging from stylish time-only watches to sporty and robust divers and GMT watches. […]
Union Glashütte is a Swatch Group company with many beautiful watches in the catalogue, offering intelligent design, good quality, and friendly prices that make its references appealing. Recently, the brand unveiled a series of classic car rally-inspired limited editions, drawing admiration from car enthusiasts and watch fans alike. Among Germany’s premier classic car rallies, the […]
Last year, the renowned Lucerne-based watchmaker, Carl F. Bucherer, unveiled the all-new Central Counter chronograph as part of their prestigious Manero collection. The timepiece was designed to appeal to elegant outdoor enthusiasts and sophisticated football fans, boasting an extra minute track ring with markings like “additional time,” “15 minutes extra time,” and “add. time” sectors. […]
They say big things can come in small packages, and in watchmaking, it was long a case of ‘bigger is better’. Over the past few years, however, we’ve seen a shift in the industry towards more sensible and compact dimensions, which is a good thing if we’re honest. And since preferred sizes and proportions are […]
On the occasion of the model’s 60th anniversary, Rolex revamped the Cosmograph Daytona collection earlier this year. The update included a range of aesthetical updates, most of them quite subtle as always, and tweaked the mechanical side of things as well. We’ve already gone in-depth with the 126500LN, the classic Oystersteel with white dial and […]