If the Spring Drive technology is, without a doubt, one of the most groundbreaking innovations in modern watchmaking, the real pride of Grand Seiko has to be the Caliber 9S. This movement, created from scratch in 1998 to deliver high precision and excellent durability, has been the backbone of most mechanical collections for a quarter […]
As most of you might know, Jacob & Co. is the brainchild of one man, Jacob Arabo, a.k.a. “Jacob the Jeweller”. With his highly personal take on watchmaking, fuelled by a strong design and mechanically spectacular watches, such as the Astronomia collection or the Bugatti watches with an actual W16 engine inside, there’s something unique […]
The relationship between timekeeping and travel is a close one. With its roots in maritime history, progressing into aviation and our ceaseless endeavour to make the world a much smaller place, the GMT complication plays an important part by keeping us close to other time zones. If you’re a regular flier, you’ll know that mild … Continued
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Launched in 2007, the HydroConquest is Longines’ answer to a contemporary dive watch with all the features of a resilient 300m water-resistant diving instrument at an accessible price. Apart from its practical features for divers, for many non-professional divers, the solidity of a dive watch makes it a perfect companion for outdoor adventures. The good […]
Norqain’s highly successful Adventure Neverest line debuted in 2021 and kickstarted the independent Swiss brand’s partnership with the Butterfly Help Project supporting schooling for the children of sherpas in Nepal. Two new models – a three-hand and a GMT – join the collection with bold black or grey and golden dials inspired by the jagged […]
Dual time zone watches (not to be confused with a true GMT) can display the second time in a variety of ways. A second watch face is a simple solution like the Armin Strom Masterpiece 1 Dual Time Resonance, but some brands get creative, like independent watchmaker Ochs und Junior with the Ochs Line Due […]
Cuervo y Sobrinos, the only Swiss watch brand with Cuban roots, celebrates Ernest Hemingway, the famous American writer who also developed a strong attachment to the Caribbean island during the last twenty years of his life. Developed in close collaboration with Hemingway Limited – the organisation overseeing Hemingway’s estate – Cuervo y Sobrinos is the […]
Marking the resurrection of A. Lange & Söhne in 1994, the Lange 1 is the most eloquent ambassador of the German brand and considered a true Saxon watchmaking icon. With its asymmetric dial and outsize date, the Lange 1 is just shy of its 30th birthday and has, as you can appreciate in Brice’s extensive […]
If you’re on the hunt for a dive watch to enjoy during these warmer months of the year, you’re spoilt for choice by brands from A through Z. If you want to add in a practical GMT functionality, there’s still plenty to choose from, but it’s a lot less widespread already. Add in a water […]
Created by Sebastien Muller, 4th generation of Swiss watchmaker, Brellum is a confidential brand specialized in pilot or racing chronographs. What makes the brand unique is this wish to remain exclusive, and directly in touch with its audience. No more than 299 pieces are made a year, and sold only through to final consumers. It […]