Tutima is a prime example of a luxury watchmaker from Glashütte that remains relatively accessible (Nomos also ranks highly), with the exception of watches like the recently introduced Patria Small Seconds. The company specializes in retro pilot’s watches like the Grand Flieger Classic Chronograph, modern counterparts like the M2 Coastline Chronograph and many styles in […]
Alpina, a brand with a heritage of almost 140 years, specialises in rugged watches for outdoor use. A few weeks ago, the brand reintroduced a model from the early 2000s, the Alpiner Extreme (with the Alpiner Extreme Regulator Automatic and Alpiner Extreme Automatic). The European launch event of the collection in Chamonix allowed us to […]
Reservoir Watches are inspired by good ol’ utilitarian manometers, gauges, counters and other measuring instruments for the simple reason that they are precise, easy-to-read instruments and just the kind of tool you might need on your next adventure. The Reservoir Hydrosphere is a dive watch with a unique personality that looks nothing like the usual […]
Edox might not be as well-known as some other brands in the world of aquatic watchmaking, but it can rely on decades of expertise nonetheless. The brand became respected as the “Water Champion” with watches like the Delfin from 1961 and the Hydro-Sub from 1965. Another iconic model is the SkyDiver, said to have been […]
Cartier is often considered the master of shaped watches. Squared, oval, bell-shaped, asymetrical, cushion-shaped, barrel-shaped and many more… It’s an endless story, with the only limit being the capacity to be worn on the wrist. Some of the most emblematic and original designs of Cartier didn’t come from Paris’ HQ but from its London-based branch. […]
Sometimes news comes in thick and fast, and just this week Grand Seiko decided to launch not one but four new watches. And as always, there’s plenty to talk about but we’ll stick to the important things first. The reason is simple; we’re aiming to follow these up with hands-on coverage as soon as possible […]
The Frederique Constant Classics Carrée is the brand’s take on a great classic: the rectangular dress watch (it is not exactly “square” as the name would suggest). It was first launched in 2003, and several iterations have been presented, in particular with XL and open-heart versions. For 2022, Frederique Constant introduces a clean and elegant […]
UK-based independent watchmaking platform The Limited Edition leaves little room for assumptions as to what it is all about. The company is fuelled by a passion for the craft of low-volume, high-creativity watchmaking. Founded by Pietro Tomajer in 2015, it has quickly established itself as a leading specialist in the industry, bringing watchmakers and collectors […]
When thinking about Tutima, a rather “instrumental” image appears in your mind of the classic German pilot’s watch or of modern, rugged adventure watches – or even a strong diving chronograph, like the one we took underwater here. Yet, there’s more to Tutima than just these watches. In fact, there are some pretty impressive models with […]
If you’re familiar with the name Lebois & Co, then you probably know a bit about the backstory of the company as well. With the revival of the name in full swing, alongside the relaunch of Airain, both under the guidance of Dutch entrepreneur and watch enthusiast Tom van Wijlick, Lebois & Co is moving […]