Category: Chronographs

The Collector’s Series – Frank and his MIH Watch developed by Ludwig Oechslin and Paul Gerber

Fly under the radar. This could be the motto of the first generation MIH Watch that was developed by none other than Ludwig Oechslin and Paul Gerber. Christian Gafner, an industrial designer who never before designed a watch, has to be credited for the ‘fly-under-the-radar’ design that goes together so well with what’s under the ‘hood’. The MIH Watch served as a fundraiser for the Musée International d’Horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, where Ludwig Oechslin was the conservator and was sold in a newspaper! 

6 years ago

Introducing – Tockr Air-Defender Lume

Tockr was founded in Austin, Texas by pilot Austin Ivey (co-founded by Sophy Rindler) in 2017 with the goal of producing accessible aviation-inspired watches. His grandfather flew C-47 transport planes in World War II and Austin has combined a lifelong passion of both flying and watches. The brand was among the first to use hydrographic […]

6 years ago

Just Because – Taking the Tutima M2 Pioneer into Icy Depths for a New World Record

Watches are the perfect life companions, we all know that. But sometimes, the reminders of that unconditional love turn up in the most unexpected places. Even if you’re not really a diver, the unimaginable achievements of the freediver Tolga Taskin are worth a  moment of your time. And the Tutima on his wrist turned out […]

6 years ago

Just Because – Taking the Tutima M2 Pioneer into Icy Depths for a New World Record

Watches are the perfect life companions, we all know that. But sometimes, the reminders of that unconditional love turn up in the most unexpected places. Even if you’re not really a diver, the unimaginable achievements of the freediver Tolga Taskin are worth a  moment of your time. And the Tutima on his wrist turned out […]

6 years ago

Hands-on – Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 100 in Titanium

The universe of Montblanc watches is composed of two totally different categories. First are the classic watches, with “accessible luxury” positioning, like this handsome new chronograph. And then, there are the dream machines, the watches that are produced in-house with hand-finished, historical Minerva chronograph movements, like this 1858 Monopusher. Certainly, the design codes are shared […]

6 years ago

Introducing – Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph in Blue with Compass Bezel

Taking inspiration from an original Minerva monopusher chronograph of the 1930s, the 1858 Automatic Chronograph now comes with a blue dial and a new bidirectional steel bezel inset with shiny blue ceramic. The 1858 Chronograph kills two birds with one stone: it gives you the look of a 1930’s Minerva chronograph but manages to keep the […]

6 years ago

Spotted – 10 Notable People Wearing the Rolex Daytona

Born in 1963, it took some time for this watch to become the icon it is today, but the Rolex Daytona has proven to be an extremely popular model, particularly the new stainless steel version with ceramic bezel. Considering the impressive desirability of its modern versions, and how it has become a statement piece, no […]

6 years ago