Louis Moinet and its Owner and Creative Director, Jean-Marie Schaller, have never hidden a certain passion for anything related to space exploration and the cosmos. Many of the recent creations of the independent watchmaker are cosmic-themed watches, character-filled watches with distinctive designs and complex displays. There’s something equally important for the brand, and it’s the chronograph, […]
While Angelus is part of the well-respected independent watchmakers around, and a brand with a very rich history, it took a modern and bold direction when it was revived a few years ago next to sister-company Arnold & Son. It’s a deliberate choice, but some fans of the name Angelus and of its superb vintage […]
In mid-2020, we sat down with the new owner of Fortis, Jupp Philipp, who explained to us his intentions for the years to come. And the road map was clear; creating a brand new collection of watches that were typical of the brand, robust tool watches with no compromise on quality and function. The result […]
It’s rather clear that Nivada is one of the brands currently on the rise, specifically when it comes to accessible vintage-inspired watches. Knowing the rich history of the brand, there are a lot of cool things to expect. And the latest watch to surface, following the brand’s own release last week – a 1970s integrated-style […]
At the end of last week, we’ve already shared with you our first hands-on sessions with two of the latest updates to the ultra-successful Tissot PRX collection, the Ice Blue dial on the Powermatic 80 model and the long-expected addition of integrated rubber straps to the collection. That wasn’t all we’ve seen, as we have […]
You can’t determine where you’re going without knowing where you’ve been, right? And as watchmaking companies regularly look in the rear-view mirror for inspiration for future collections and references, we’re going to do the same. In a change from our regular weekly Buying Guide where we group watches around a common theme, we’re revisiting the […]
Today, we’re starting a new video series on MONOCHROME. I guess you know that we’ve done a lot of videos recently, both in-depth movies and our video reviews, mostly of brand-new models, and you can see them all on our YouTube channel here. But now, it will be more personal! The concept is named “My […]
Any watch, especially mechanical, can be considered an emotionally charged item. After all, it would help if you felt something towards the watch you buy, whatever the purpose. Cuervo y Sobrinos is a brand with Latino roots with many expressions, and it is hard not to be touched by the history and stories that inspire […]
The chronograph remains one of the most beloved complications in the watchmaking world, and it can be found in anything from relatively affordable to ultra-high-end. You can divide them into two groups basically, with automatic chronographs on one end and manual wound ones on the other end. Within either of the two sub-families, you can […]
Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of its Pontos collection in 2020, Maurice Lacroix presented an updated and refreshed version of its classic Pontos Chronograph. Housed in a large and elaborate 43mm case with plenty of details and finishings, the watch is a curious blend of sportiness and elegance. New references with black and gunmetal-grey dials […]