A birthday is always a good reason for a little party, and we’ve already shown you some of the most important ones to keep an eye out for in 2023. We kicked off early in the year with Seiko and Blancpain celebrating landmark pieces from the past, but there’s a lot more to come. January […]
Special Editions are a common thing in the industry by now and can be connected to pretty much anything. From cars to football clubs, to high-profile individuals and everything in between. One connection that seems to resonate very well from time to time is the connection between watchmaking and the culinary world. With an appetite […]
As the year comes to a close, watch brands jumpstart 2023 with their more romantic Valentine’s Day proposals. Right on time, Breguet unveils the 28-piece Classique Phase de Lune 9085, a dainty 30mm white gold model adorned with a white mother-of-pearl dial, rubies and a diamond-set case. Still a quintessential Breguet creation, the watch comes […]
Among the many brands in the field of accessible watches, some stand out more than others. Japanese makers such as Citizen and Seiko hold the crown, but flying across the Pacific brings you another significant contender, Timex. With a solid reputation in the USA, the brand has recently returned to mechanical watches without compromising its […]
Tissot’s collection covers a large spectrum, ranging from ultra-robust dive watches to racing-oriented chronographs and, the star of the moment, a sporty-chic watch with an integrated bracelet. And because it’s Tissot, all of them are pretty hard to beat in terms of value for money. If you’re looking for something a bit more classic, the […]
Kurono Tokyo, the slightly more accessible venture of Japanese independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, has been enjoying an impressive popularity streak, with most limited-edition models selling out faster than fans wanted. The brand has been trying to solve this availability issue with several tricks for pre-order campaigns and stringent policies for purchasing. Nevertheless, with the launch […]
Independent watchmaker Laurent Ferrier is known for making deceptively simple watches. Sleek, almost minimalist in design, the watches often hide complex movements with advanced technical solutions – even for those only displaying the time. Another aspect that characterises LF is the delicate sense of elegance combined with a discreet twist. Recently, the brand presented its […]
Founded in 1931 by Goliardo Della Balda, Delbana is a Swiss family-run brand renowned for its affordable, well-made watches. Following its merger with Delma Watch Ltd. in 2001, the brand relocated to Lengnau where it celebrated its 90th-anniversary last year with the release of the Rotonda, a straightforward time-and-date model with a strong 1950s retro vibe. […]
Whoever has experienced traversing the globe (by plane, train or automobile) while wearing a mechanical timepiece has at one point run into the drawbacks of regular time-only watches. It can tell the time in one location only, which is useless for identifying the time of day or night of your loved ones back home. Luckily, […]
Over the years, Cartier’s singular perception of elegance and its mastery of shapes have remained the driving force behind the brand’s design. The historic Parisian jeweller and watchmaker enjoys an unrivalled legacy in creating fascinating shaped watches. Classic round watches are extremely rare in the brand’s collections, and round Cartier watches almost inevitably come with […]