First Look – The Exceptional Handcrafted Dials of the Minase Divido Shibo Urushi

Minase is a Japanese micro-brand specialising in complex cases and dials with superlative handmade finishings. Since the focus is primarily on the external elements of the watch, Minase often turns to traditional Japanese artistic techniques to decorate the dial. The latest Minase Divido models flaunt incredible handmade dials using Urushi lacquer mixed with paint and […]

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Introducing – Oris Divers Seventy-Five Calibre 400 C.04 for Collective Horology

Watchmaking collaborations are thriving, often yielding extraordinary results and offering a select group of collectors the chance to possess distinctive timepieces. In today’s showcase, Collective Horology, a California-based members-only club dedicated to crafting collaborative watches for enthusiasts, joined forces with the venerable Oris from Hölstein. Together, they delved into the emblematic Divers Sixty-Five model, presenting […]

2 years ago

Introducing – The Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 20th Anniversary Edition

Today, Tissot is paying tribute to its most classic collection, a watch that was released 20 years ago, itself being a piece commemorating the rich past of the brand. Founded in the small town of Le Locle in Switzerland back in 1853, Tissot celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2003 by releasing an elegant, refined yet […]

2 years ago

Introducing – Pellikaan Hits The Track With The Speed Of Sound Racing

Late last year we had the pleasure of showing you the latest watch presented by Dutch indie watchmaker Hubert Pellikaan, the Speed of Sound. Under the name of Pellikaan Timing, Hubert presented his first-ever chronograph in his typical robust and highly legible style. Form follows function is key to the Dutchman, as he once again […]

2 years ago

Buying Guide – Six Flawlessly Stylish Budget-Friendly Adventure Watches

Regardless of whether you’re actually going to the jungle of South America, the Australian outback or perhaps even the peak of Mt Everest, it’s always comforting to know your watch is up to the task. Recently, we’ve seen an impressive number of cool and stylish adventure-ready watches, all perfectly suited to tackle at least the […]

2 years ago

Introducing – Ophion is Back With The OPH 411 Vesper Micro-Rotor Watch

Ophion is a brand that immediately caught our attention, right away after its inception in 2015. Not only because it is one of the rare watch projects to come from Spain, but mostly it’s the dedication to details that made an impression on us. The idea, bringing the charm of high-end indie watchmaking, without the […]

2 years ago

Introducing – The Louis Moinet Jules Verne Tourbillon “To the Moon” Let’s you Choose your Dial’s Meteorite

The remarkable discovery and acquisition of the Compteur de Tièrces, believed to be one of the first-ever chronographs, ignited a relentless commitment from Louis Moinet’s owner Jean-Marie Schaller to uphold the legacy, driving Les Ateliers Louis Moinet in St-Blaise to craft timepieces befitting the esteemed watchmaker’s name. With each release produced in limited quantities or […]

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