Hands-on – The New Carl F. Bucherer Adamavi Full Calendar

The understated Adamavi is Carl F. Bucherer‘s classic collection, which completes other ranges from the brand, such as the sporty Patravi or the higher-end Manero, focused on the brand’s in-house watchmaking expertise. The latest addition to the Adamavi line is an elegant full calendar with a moonphase. Presented in stainless steel, either with a silver […]

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Rolex Predictions 2021 – Our Wish for the Return of the Rolex “Killy”

Dear Mr Dufour… is how I envisioned starting our last Rolex prediction for 2021. Especially because it’s not really a prediction like our other predictions – of which quite a few have become a reality in the past years. No, this one is rather wishful thinking, a desire, a hope for something complicated yet elegant, […]

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Introducing – Carl F. Bucherer Adamavi Full Calendar

A full calendar with moon phases sails into the Adamavi family bringing some welcome complications to this elegant dress watch collection. Not as well-known as the Manero or Patravi families, since last autumn Bucherer has turned its attention to its Adamavi collection composed of classic round his/her watches with slim profiles and straightforward functions. The […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Luna Negra

Cuervo y Sobrinos is a Swiss brand based in Le Noirmont, but it has deep Latin roots with design influences from its earlier years in Havana, Cuba. We reviewed the Historiador Pequeños Segundos last year and the piece really exemplifies the Historiador style with long, angular lugs and distinctive dial elements. The new watches build […]

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Hands-on – The Longines Master Collection Moonphase 42mm Blue Dial

Offering well-designed watches from a reputed Swiss company at reasonable prices seems to be a winning strategy for Longines. Introduced in 2019, the Longines Master Collection Moonphase watch continues this story, with a policy of keeping Longines in the price segment that it dominates (700 to 3,500 Swiss francs) – even with complications. Available in […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon Obsidian

While not a new watch, the Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon remains one of the most fascinating moon-phase watches on the market, thanks to its oversized lunar indication – certainly one of the largest currently available. In addition to this prominent astronomical complication, the Perpetual Moon has often been used to display beautifully crafted dials, […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Bovet Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter Two Sunshine Collection

Bovet releases the second iteration of its Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter Two with a splash of vibrant yellow accents. Although a Bovet watch will rarely go unnoticed, this zesty yellow model will magnetise the attention of everybody standing in the same room as its wearer. Limited to seven pieces, the Sunshine Collection is packed with […]

5 years ago

Value Proposition – Glycine Combat 6 Classic Moonphase

When talking about affordable field watches, brands like Hamilton and Seiko come to mind with reliable, no-nonsense mechanical pieces. Of course, you can spend more on luxury watches from the likes of Weiss or Longines, but a mature field watch from Glycine with an upscale complication can be had for a surprisingly accessible price. The Combat 6 Classic Moonphase offers the requisite field watch legibility and reliability but spruces things up with a moon phase for a high-end touch. And it’s from a proper Swiss brand that never left Biel/Bienne in over a hundred years of operations to boot.

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