Category: Hands-On

Ball Trainmaster Standard Time Watch Hands-On

For 2016, Ball introduces this handsome steel-cased version of the Ball Trainmaster Standard Time watch that aBlogtoWatch originally debuted in 18k rose gold back in 2013. At the time, the less than $7,500 gold-cased watch was a veritable bargain compared to the price of other gold watches out there, and its classic pocket watch style made for an enduring and friendly conservative design. Now, in 2016, the Ball Trainmaster Standard Time is back in a nicely polished steel case.

9 years ago

Frédérique Constant Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Watch Hands-On

Introduced at Baselworld 2016, the Frédérique Constant Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture was one of the highlights of the convention, with enthusiasts fawning over its good looks, slim design, in-house perpetual calendar movement, and most amazingly, an estimated price of around 8,000 CHF.

9 years ago

Ulysse Nardin FreakWing Artemis Racing Limited Edition Watch Hands-On

At Baselworld 2016, Ulysse Nardin predictably introduced a couple of new limited edition Freak watches. This one is perhaps one of our favorite Freak watches of all time, and it is the 35-piece set Ulysse Nardin FreakWing Artemis Racing Limited Edition in cool black and yellow “bumblebee” tones.

9 years ago

Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Tourbillon Paillonnée Watch Hands-On

One of the newest Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Tourbillon watches from the boutique Swiss watch maker (that is probably the smallest and most unique high-end brand under the Swatch Group umbrella) is this eight-piece limited edition reference J013033242 Grande Second Tourbillon Paillonnee you see here.

9 years ago

L. Kendall K4 Watch Hands-On

Launched in 2015, the L. Kendall watch brand comes with some serious historic roots in the name. Larcum Kendall was a British watchmaker who lived from 1719 until 1790. Among other things, he is well-known among horological historians for producing the marine chronometer that Captain James Cook used when exploring the Americas.

9 years ago

Breitling Avenger Hurricane Watch Hands-On

At Baselworld 2016, I got to play with the first watch using Breitling’s so-called “Breitlight” case material, which is the Breitling Avenger Hurricane. This is a deceptively cool watch even though it clearly isn’t for everyone.

9 years ago

Arnold & Son Time Pyramid Translucent Back Watch Hands-On

Would you like for me to remind you what the biggest issue on watches with fully skeletonized dials is? The issue is that you can often see right through to your own skin and arm hair. So, to remedy this situation and respond to this concern, Arnold & Son has done a little experiment with this new version of their Time Pyramid watch in steel

9 years ago

Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono Watch Hands-On

The venerable Hamilton Khaki remains one of the best “field-style” watches around with its retro military looks and adaptation to modern male aesthetics. One that is both modern and does arguably feel like it fits into the historic idea of what a Hamilton Khaki should be is the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono.

9 years ago