HANDS-ON: The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante

Since their management overhaul became something of a fairytale success story, Parmigiani Fleurier operate under a keen eye from the wristwatch community. From brand confusion to elation, any release from their Tonda PF range is bound to become somewhat of a sensation. When they released their Rattrapante GMT last year, the notion of a perfectly … Continued

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2 years ago

HANDS-ON: The Omega Seamaster 300M Diver 60 Years of James Bond Edition in Canopus gold is for the Bond villains

While the Omega Seamaster 300M Diver 60 Years of James Bond Edition in stainless steel was a visual tribute to various Omega watches worn by James Bond, particularly the first wave-dial Seamaster worn by Pierce Brosnan and the tenure-ending No Time To Die Edition Seamaster worn by Daniel Craig, this Omega Seamaster 300M Diver 60 … Continued

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2 years ago

HANDS-ON: The Yema Urban Traveller delivers integrated-bracelet watches in a soft palette of summery dials

Earlier this year, Yema indicated their intentions to spice up their collections with the release of the Urban Field. With their Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor being such a barnstorming hit last year too, it made perfect sense for the next experiment to evolve as the Yema Urban Traveller. Clinging to that 1970s retro swagger, this new … Continued

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2 years ago

HANDS-ON: Why the new Bulgari Octo Roma Automatic won me over with its quiet luxury appeal

This year the Bulgari Octo Roma received a long overdue makeover that brings it more in line with its more flashy sibling Finissimo. Not only do the changes add welcome continuity across the collection, but also a little extra elegance to the collection’s more affordable but no less delightful offering. I would hazard a guess … Continued

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2 years ago

HANDS-ON: Parmigiani Fleurier’s new calendar trio of Xiali, Hijri and Gregorian

Parmigiani Fleurier flexes their watchmaking muscles with three platinum-cased calendar pieces The brand takes on the Xiali, Hijri and Gregorian calendars and executes them in their signature minimalist style Powering the Hijri Perpetual Calendar is the 2020 GPHG-winning calibre PF009 In the last few years, Parmigiani Fleurier might’ve garnered interest through their minimal, slim-wearing pieces … Continued

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2 years ago

HANDS-ON: The new TAG Heuer Carerra Skipper merges the coveted reference with new Glassbox format

Once enough collectors discover a vintage reference, prices can really drive up as their collectability rises. Due to the age of a watch, and how perspective has shifted on how to appropriately maintain or service a watch, the available number of collector-grade condition watches can be rare. One such coveted, historic, and rare watch is … Continued

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2 years ago

HANDS-ON: The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 Dakar introduces a new material to watchmaking

There’s an old adage in motorsport that to finish first, first you have to finish. In no event is that truer than the Dakar Rally — a gruelling drive through desert dunes and scorching heat. An average of 62% participants don’t make it to the end of the rally, with amateurs and professionals alike succumbing … Continued

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2 years ago

Spending time with the Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date, a Teutonic take on a diver

It almost seems that no matter the brand, a dive watch always feels somewhat humble. Even with lavish decoration, extra complications and precious materials, the utilitarian nature of their purpose shines through. The Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date is a dive watch of the rarest breed — one that retains a level of refinery and … Continued

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2 years ago

The slender new King Seiko collection channels the retro elegance of the 1965 original

The ‘60s were an important era for Seiko, as it saw the introduction of both the Grand Seiko and King Seiko lines. Originally launched to promote healthy inter-company competition with Grand Seiko, the King Seiko name made its debut in 1961, and in 1965, the iconic KSK model was released. The luxe-leaning Grand Seiko of … Continued

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2 years ago

I checked out the quirky Mancheront Pacer and its unique features

With more and more microbrands on the rise, the idea of creating your own brand is something that’s become easier to stomach, whether through a melange of ready-made parts or a single factory custom-making an entire design. The path that Dilon Wong, the founder of Mancheront, took to get there, was pretty much the polar … Continued

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2 years ago