Inspired by the iconic 1968 Memovox Polaris dive watch with its underwater alarm, a modern Polaris collection was released in 2018 by Jaeger-LeCoultre. As the brand’s only sports watch collection, the Polaris Chronograph with its tachymeter bezel to measure speed over a fixed distance is the definitive sporting complication forging a link between JLC and […]
Reservoir is a relatively new brand founded in 2017, but it really established itself using unconventional dials with jumping hours and retrograde complications. Following the Sonomaster Chronograph from last year, the brand now has a pilot variant with design elements inspired by a mid-century American warplane, the P-51 Mustang. A bi-compax layout with two retrograde […]
The Chronodate collection masterfully intertwines Angelus‘ diverse design philosophies, seamlessly merging the timeless allure of a historical Swiss watchmaking house with the ingenuity of a contemporary, technologically advanced brand. Unveiled in 2022, the Angelus Chronodate pays a graceful tribute to the brand’s 1942 Chronodate model – an enduring bi-compax chronograph featuring a central pointer date. […]
Amazing things can happen when visionary people decide to join forces and create something unique. Literally in this case, as the collaboration between watch expert and collector William Massena of Massena LAB, and watchmaker Sylvain Pinaud started with a commissioned piece unique. For those who have been following the independent watchmaking scene closely, the name […]
In 2019, Girard-Perregaux unveiled a remarkably intriguing series of new timepieces, based on their renowned Laureato collection. Among the standout introductions was the Laureato Absolute Chronograph, characterized by a black-coated titanium case transitioning into a gradient black-to-blue dial. This combination exuded both legibility and allure. After this release, Girard-Perregaux continued to captivate enthusiasts with further […]
Stainless steel is still the go-to material for the vast majority of people, and thus, the vast majority of watches are made of steel. And while the carefree nature of stainless steel is perfectly suited for everyday life, there’s no harm in spicing things up every now and then. Alternatives such as white gold or […]
It is not a secret anymore… More and more watchmaking brands are collaborating with external designers. The mission is to reach out to new customers and to cater to a clientele more and more influenced by streetwear and high-end urban fashion. Modern, influenced by street art or urban fashion, we’re talking about merging luxury watchmaking […]
Even though we haven’t seen new records broken recently, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo remains one of the most impressive ultra-thin collections in existence, setting an industry benchmark. From the thinnest tourbillon to the thinnest perpetual calendar, and then some, Bulgari has made a name for itself as the master of modern thinness. The watch we’re […]
While Zenith certainly has made a name for itself with its high-frequency chronograph movement, the El Primero, there’s far more to the brand in recent years. Not only the Le Locle-based manufacture has strengthened its expertise in the field of chronographs – and the present watch is another proof of that – but is also […]
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 […]