Introducing – Le Forban Sécurité Mer Presents Its New Diver, La Rochelaise

Riding the SCUBA diving’s rising wave, Le Forban Sécurité Mer seized the opportunity, presenting its inaugural dive watches in 1969. Also responding to the French Navy’s call for reliable and rugged tool watches tailored to the daily rigours of divers and maritime professionals, the Paris-based company delved into the task with a relentless focus on […]

Introducing – The New Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Moonphase Aventurine And Diver Starry Night

Long before revolutionizing watchmaking with silicium technology and introducing the Freak in 2001, Ulysse Nardin had earned acclaim for its precision marine chronometers. This expertise not only defined Ulysse Nardin’s legacy but also significantly influenced the design philosophy of the brand’s contemporary models. In 2017, Ulysse Nardin launched the Marine Torpilleur, a collection providing a […]

Value Proposition – Introducing the Montoir Skin-Diver

You’re probably not familiar with Montoir Watches, but the new microbrand is releasing a stylish and capable skin diver on Kickstarter with multiple colour options and affordable prices. Although the brand is based in the US, the new Skin-Diver is Swiss-made with a vintage-inspired (1960s) aesthetic. The case is well-sized, the specs are solid for […]

Value Proposition – Introducing the Accessible Montoir Dive Watch

You’re probably not familiar with Montoir Watches, but the new microbrand is releasing a stylish and capable dive watch on Kickstarter with multiple colour options and affordable prices. Although the brand is based in the US, the new Montoir Dive Watch is Swiss-made with a vintage-inspired (1960s) aesthetic. The case is well-sized, the specs are […]

In-Depth – Divers & Dive Watches, Everything You Need To Know

Going underwater exposes our bodies to an environment that is not designed for humans. Humans cannot breathe underwater like fish, cannot swim like fish and cannot seek their food like fish. We are “invading” a hostile world. In short, we are somewhere where we are not supposed to be. The dangers are countless: animals, risk […]

Buying Guide – Six Of The Coolest Military-Issued Or Field-Inpsired Mechanical Watches

In tactical combat missions or survival situations, soldiers depend on various instruments to complete their tasks and stay alive. For some missions, timing is essential, and as such, the watchmaking industry has always been a significant supplier to military forces, whether it is the Air Force or the Navy. Nowadays, most rely on digital instruments […]

Buying Guide – Six of the Coolest Military Issued or Field-Inspired Mechanical Watches

In tactical combat missions or survival situations, soldiers depend on various instruments to complete their tasks and stay alive. For some missions, timing is essential, and as such, the watchmaking industry has always been a significant supplier to military forces, whether it is the Air Force or the Navy. Nowadays, most rely on digital instruments, […]