Hands-on – A Watch for A Good Cause, the NOTSAG Aquaelite Type II

We recently went hands-on with the NOTSAG Aquaelite Type I, the first of two accessible watches from Los Angeles-based startup, NOTSAG. Founder Laurent Chardin Rischmann’s son, 10-year-old Gaston, battles multiple developmental challenges including mitochondrial disease, so 20% of net profits are donated to genetic research. NOTSAG is an anagram of Gaston and the brand was […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Bamford London Commando GMT and Predator GMT

George Bamford is best known for customizing (officially authorized) watches from heavyweights like Zenith, Rolex and Patek Philippe via his company, Bamford Watch Department. His latest watch brand, Bamford London, has been building watches from scratch for a couple of years now and had an unusual start. There are now two main collections with several […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Panerai Submersible EcoPangaea Tourbillon GMT 50mm ‘Mike Horn’ PAM01108

Following the Arktos (2002-2004), North Pole Winter (2006), Pangea (2008-2012) and Pole2Pole expeditions (2016-2019), Panerai teams up again with Mike Horn this year. In the frame of the brand’s ‘experiences’ program, the brand unveils a special edition watch, a Submersible Tourbillon GMT available in only 5 pieces, that will allow buyers to live an experience […]

5 years ago

Introducing – The 2020 Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Collection

Introduced in 1992, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Collection has always been the classic model of the brand, with a focus on technical rigour, certification and visual restraint. Its name comes from the fact that it was the first of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s collections to benefit from its pioneering ‘1000 Hours Control’ certification. In constant evolution since its […]

5 years ago

Introducing – The E.C. Andersson GL Kontra-Gauss GMT

E.C. Andersson got its start via Kickstarter back in 2016 with the North Sea, a compelling sports watch with a cushion case and Seiko automatic. The North Sea II followed a year later with a similar aesthetic and better-regulated movement, but the brand’s new GL Kontra-Gauss GMT adds both Swiss mechanics and dual time zones […]

5 years ago

Introducing – The E.C. Andersson GL Kontra-Gauss GMT

E.C. Andersson got its start via Kickstarter back in 2016 with the North Sea, a compelling sports watch with a cushion case and Seiko automatic. The North Sea II followed a year later with a similar aesthetic and better-regulated movement, but the brand’s new GL Kontra-Gauss GMT adds both Swiss mechanics and dual time zones […]

5 years ago

Value Proposition – Batavi Kosmopoliet GMT, an Accessible and Original New GMT Watch

Unless you have your finger on the pulse of global microbrands, you likely haven’t come across Batavi Amsterdam. The Dutch watchmaker is following up on its inaugural Noordzee dive watches with a more stylized, sophisticated collection. The original pieces housed respectable Miyota movements, but the new line upgrades to Swiss ETA automatics while maintaining accessible […]

5 years ago

Review – The Model 500-GMT by American Watchmaker RGM

We’ve covered American watchmaker RGM on several occasions as it is, for the most part, the only true vertically integrated manufacturer in the US. Weiss Watch Company in Los Angeles has the in-house calibre 1003, but it’s generally an ETA/Unitas 6497 copy. That’s certainly not a bad thing but doesn’t match the unique designs and […]

5 years ago