Whenever a watchmaking brand has an icon in the books, it tends to protect it with great care and introduce new colours and small technical updates to keep things fresh. Such is the case with the, dare we say it, legendary Longines Legend Diver. A watch modelled after an important diver from the late 1950s, […]
In 2021, Armin Strom introduced a fresh collection with a sleek and contemporary design, seeking to breathe new life into and reinterpret the idea of the dress watch – the Tribute 1. The First Edition, housed in a compact and comfortable 38mm case, beautifully pushed the boundaries of traditional dress watch design as it has […]
2001 stands out in history, marked by events that significantly shaped our future – some fascinating, some terrifying. In the realm of watchmaking, 2001 witnessed a groundbreaking moment with the unveiling of the Freak by Ulysse Nardin – a “horological UFO with no dial, no hands, no crown, and a novel silicon direct impulse escapement,” […]
For Dubai Watch Week, Bulgari presents five captivating models inspired by the rich plumage and iridescent colours of peacocks’ tails. While the hypnotic Serpenti is Bulgari’s most famous mascot, the proud, unabashedly beautiful peacock has been the mascot of choice for the Divas’ Dream collection since 2017. Using different materials – including feathers, mother-of-pearl and […]
In 2016, with a crystal-clear sound, Chopard announced the launch of its L.U.C Full Strike minute repeater, introducing an exciting solution featuring a sapphire gong directly attached to the crystal. This departure from the conventional metal segment gongs, which vibrate around the movement to produce sound, marked a significant step for Chopard. Beyond its innovative […]
There are some names or references at Seiko that will undoubtedly tickle the interest of watch fans. 62MAS, Tuna, Sumo, Willard, SKX007… Among these names, one will surely resonate strongly among dive watch enthusiasts; Marinemaster. First heard in 2000 (or even 1999 on JDM), the Seiko Marinemaster SBDX001 is one of the most emblematic modern […]
Established six years ago by a group of six enthusiasts led by Ming Thein, Ming Watch company has consistently delivered distinctive timepieces in limited production drops. Since its creation, it has grown from a small horological project to now being one of the most prolofic indie watchmakers on the scene. This year, aligning with Dubai […]
Unveiled in 2020, the Czapek Antarctique has to be seen as a very appealing vision of a luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet, combined with high-end watchmaking credentials. On the occasion of Dubai Watch Week 2023, Czapek presents a new limited edition based on its successful Antarctique sports watch. With its 40.5mm steel case […]
Whenever a movie is an absolute smash hit at the box office, a sequel is likely to follow. The same analogy can be made when it comes to (limited edition) watches. So when Time+Tide partnered with Zenith for the rather cool Defy Classic Night Surfer, and it proved a smash hit, a sequel was expected […]
Delving into one’s archives to find inspiration for new models is common practice in the watchmaking world. It’s been done for years and will likely remain a go-to strategy in the future. And while simply regurgitating past designs might be boring to some, it can be extremely satisfying, when done right. In recent years Tissot […]