The term microbrand usually evokes mixed feelings for most people but there are some absolute gems to be discovered. This segment of the watch industry has boomed over the last five to 10 years and some of these passionately driven brands have been able to outgrow their microbrand status. But what defines a microbrand exactly? […]
German watchmaker Sinn is, without a doubt, very good at making tool watches of all sorts. Looking at the brand’s portfolio, dive watches hold a special place with multiple ultra-robust, ultra-focused models, such as the U1 and the U50, both built around an identical concept with varying case diameters. Since its introduction in 2020, the […]
Edox’s 200m water-resistant Delfin (dolphin) collection surfaced in 1961. It was touted in advertising campaigns as the “water champion” thanks to its patented “Double O’ring” seal formed by two gaskets to create a watertight seal where the crown meets the case. Having feted its 60th anniversary with the release of a limited edition with a […]
By now, you should be well aware of the small but compelling watchmaking company called Circula. With a history that goes back to the mid-1950s, Circula is now in the hands of Cornelius Huber, grandson of the company’s founder. Cornelius is slowly but surely bringing Circula back to its former glory and possibly beyond that, […]
When you imagine a dive watch, your mind likely conjures up a very specific and stereotypical image. It’s probably a bit on the larger side, it will have well-lumed indices and maybe a different colour on the minute hand for ease of legibility, and it will definitely have a count-up, 60-minute bezel with a lumed […]
The dive watch has been the go-to choice for many watch enthusiasts and collectors for decades already, ever since the likes of Blancpain and Rolex broke new waters in the 1950s and determined the standards for modern dive watches. Through innovation and technology, the dive watch has become a staple in any watch collection, mostly […]
The dive watch has been the go-to choice for many watch enthusiasts and collectors for decades already, ever since the likes of Blancpain and Rolex broke new waters in the 1950s and determined the standards for modern dive watches. Through innovation and technology, the dive watch has become a staple in any watch collection, mostly […]
Seiko has made it a habit of diversifying most of its collections through all sorts of combinations of textures, materials and colours. These sub-collections can be quite expansive and basically run for years with updates coming every now and then. Just think of the Save the Oceans program, and the regular new models introduced under […]
A couple of weeks ago, Seiko released a new dive watch as part of the SLAxxx series – the higher-end collection with the most advanced features the brand can pack. Once again, it had to do with the most emblematic dive watch of the brand, the 62MAS – which is also the brand’s first-ever and, […]
Cooperation between Panerai and German after-market specialist atelier Brabus, famous for its bold and high-tech approach to re-design and tuning powerful machines, seems a natural fit. Brabus editions of cars and boats are not meant for the faint-hearted. And the Panerai Submersible collection with combat-ready-looking watches offered in case sizes measuring 42mm, 44mm and 47mm […]