Category: Novelty

Hands-on – Graham Chronofighter Grand Vintage – From Big to Bigger

Launched almost 20 years, at a time when the trend for larger-than-life watches was still in its infancy, the supersized Graham Chronofighter is known as a big, rugged, bold chronograph. Inspired by historical military stopwatches, its signature lever allows to start/stop the chronograph without fail and with the thumb – the fastest of all fingers. For Baselworld 2018, the brand introduces a new version, still based on the vintage-inspired collection, named the Graham Chronofighter Grand Vintage… And yes, after being scaled-down, it now becomes large again.

7 years ago

Hands-on – De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius – Pimp your Constellation

De Bethune’s DB25 Starry Varius is a beautiful tribute to the firmament housed in a smaller, 42mm titanium case with an interesting customisation proposal.  Every watch is a unique, one-off model offering you the possibility of customising the night sky to your heart’s desire. After a somewhat unsettled period for the brand, Pierre Jacques is back as CEO, there is a new private equity investor on board, and master watchmaker and co-founder Denis Flageollet can exercise his creativity in the integrated manufacturing facility the brand has in L’Auberson. And if the DB27 Titan Hawk V2 and the DB25 Starry Varius are any indication of the shape of things to come, De Bethune is well on its way to writing the next successful chapter in its watchmaking saga.

7 years ago

Introducing – The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Automatic & Chronograph Get Black Dials

When introduced back in 2016, the re-designed Overseas was Vacheron Constantin’s answer for the highly coveted market of the luxury sports watch (a market dominated by AP and PP). First launched in blue and silver editions, later followed by warm and original brown versions, there was still one missing colour to make the collection complete. Problem solved for 2018, with the introduction of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Automatic 4500V and Chronograph 5500V, now with black dials (and even a reversed-panda for the Chrono).

7 years ago

Hands-on – Grönefeld Parallax Tourbillon with new Steel Hammered (Tremblage) Dials

What a difference a dial makes! When Grönefeld unveiled the Parallax Tourbillon in 2014, it was the third watch coming from the Horological Brothers, Bart and Tim Grönefeld. After the GTM-06 (Grönefeld Tourbillon Minute Repeater) and the One Hertz, they wanted to showcase a large tourbillon. One that would hover over the dial, or at least at the same level as the dial, so it would have all spotlights on the perpetual dance of a tourbillon. With the new tremblage dials, the emphasis still remains at the large tourbillon, while it also showcases the masterful art of hand-made tremblage.

7 years ago

News – Chronoswiss Creates CryptoCurrency-Inspired Watches To Be Auctioned Via Exchange Platform Zaif

In their latest press release, Swiss watchmaker Chronoswiss just announced the creation of several CryptoCurrency-inspired watches. What comes today as a piece of news is actually the result of a process engaged a few months ago, when the brand announced accepting payment in Bitcoin (as reported by HDK here). The second step is even more surprising, with several dedicated models to soon be auctioned via cryptocurrency exchange platform Zaif.

7 years ago

Hands-on – Bell & Ross Expands the BR03-92 Diver Collection with Blue and Bronze Editions

A year ago, Bell & Ross surprised with the introduction of one of their coolest recent watches, the BR03-92 Diver (first introduced in Black). This was not an easy one, however, as including all the codes of a true dive watch in a squared case might sound tricky. Yet, success was here and the result is more than pleasant. For Baselworld 2018, the brand is creating a collection around this concept, with the new Bell & Ross BR03-92 Diver Blue and Bronze editions.

7 years ago

Hands-on – MeisterSinger Metris collection – Young, Fresh and Affordable

Meistersinger, the brand that offers (mostly) single-handed watches and that we’ve come to love, is stepping up its game in recent years. New movements, new complications, new concepts to display time with as few hands as possible and really staying true to their less-is-more approach to timekeeping. Last year saw the introduction of the unusual but cool Meistersinger Salthora Meta X dive watch and this year Meistersinger brings a new kid to their family of watches; the young, fresh and accessible Metris.

7 years ago

Women’s Watch Wednesday – Patek Philippe Chrono 7150/250R – A True PP Chronograph To Conquer Women’s Hearts

Patek Philippe has a flair for making complications look beautiful, on every level. With almost 180-years’ experience under its belt, the brand’s talent for ensuring that the exterior of the watch is as beautiful as its interior is legendary. The new ladies’ Chronograph, Ref. 7150/250R, is the only women’s chronograph in Patek’s current line-up and combines the prowess of a first-class chronograph movement with the refined craftsmanship and elegant aesthetics we associate with the Genevan powerhouse of some of the world’s most refined and sought-after watches.

7 years ago

Hands-on – The Carl F. Bucherer Manero Tourbillon Double Peripheral

When we talk about innovation in watchmaking, Carl F. Bucherer is probably not a name that comes up often enough – which is a shame, as we demonstrated in an in-depth video. The fact is that the Lucerne-based Manufacture is doing some pretty interesting things, particularly with peripheral automatic winding systems. This year at Baselworld, the company presented a new model that takes that concept an impressive step further: the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Tourbillon Double Peripheral. What double peripheral means? Let’s find out.

7 years ago

Introducing – HYT H0 x Eau Rouge

The base concept of HYT Watches has always been around fluids. In fact, this fluid gives life to the watch and animates its functions, here the indication of the time. In this perspective, the HYT H0 (and the rest of the collection) are not that far from humans… This is why the brand’s latest creation, the HYT H0 x Eau Rouge, the colour red alludes to the very essence of life, the fluid that makes us alive: blood. Besides this, we also have new watches that looks superbly bold.

7 years ago