Back in 1964, Orient Star, the higher-end arm of Orient, introduced the Olympia Calendar Diver, which became a very important model in the company’s history. For its 70th anniversary, which was back in 2021, Orient Star decided to honour this pivotal dive watch with the Diver 1964. A modern interpretation of the original from almost […]
While most of the watch community has been talking about the new (and objectively very cool) Black Bay 54, with its sleek vintage look and compact case, there was more news to be seen on Tudor‘s booth at Watches & Wonders. And if it appeared to be a discreet release at first sight, the most […]
To address the issue immediately, the Baume & Mercier Riviera is as legitimate as any other luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet that looks and feels similar to the Royal Oak. The Riviera collection was launched in 1973, a year after AP’s Royal Oak and years ahead of Patek’s Nautilus, Vacheron’s 222 and the […]
Grand Seiko has been on a proverbial roll in recent years and, based on recent releases, shows no signs of stopping. With the launch of the Evolution 9 collection, which redefined the design codes set down by the Grammar of Design in the late-1960s, the brand reaffirms its capability of making very good sports and […]
Did you know achieving serious water resistance with a square watch case is much more complex than a round one? No? Well, now you do. It is not surprising that there are many more diving watches with round cases than square ones, so fans of everything unusual applauded the launch of Bell & Ross first […]
While last year was all about the Submersible, Panerai’s robust dive watch collection based on the famous nautical-inspired watch, this year’s focus shifts towards the more formal Radiomir collection. This instantly recognizable design, with its signature cushion-shaped case and wire lugs, receives several very interesting and funky new models in various materials, colours and complications. […]
If the moon was the frontier of the 1960s, then the deepest sea has been the frontier ever since – specifically the Mariana Trench in the Western Pacific Ocean. Last year, saw yet another challenge laid down, but this time not in an actual attempt to reach the bottom, rather in the release of the … Continued
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A star collection for Rado, the specialist in innovative ceramics, the Captain Cook is not only its sportiest model but also the one with the most pronounced retro vibe. In the past years, following the resurrection of this name with a faithful vintage re-edition, Rado has capitalised on the appeal of this design, launching multiple […]
Some watches have slightly weird stories. And the Doxa Army is certainly one of these unicorns, an elusive watch that comes with a complex history. Still, this status makes it even more attractive and Doxa was fully aware of the potential of a re-edition. And this took the shape first of a Black Ceramic Model […]
While most watch enthusiasts are familiar with Doxa‘s signature watch, the SUB 300 collection and its variations, there are more ranges from the brand that need a bit of explanation. We can name the more contemporary SUB 600T Collection, with its 1980s style. There’s also the more accessible SUB 200 lineup, slightly simpler and less […]