Remember the MING 17.01? As the debut watch from Malaysian brand MING Watch, it generated a huge amount of buzz on its launch. In fact, if you saw our article about it at the time, there’s a good chance all 300 pieces were already sold out before you finished reading. Since then, MING has gone […]
Earlier this summer, we looked at Singapore-based microbrand Vario and its second watch collection, the Empire Automatic (the Retro Eclipse was first). It was successfully funded via Indiegogo and company founder Ivan Chua stated that it hit the production goal in just five minutes. This automatic series is the follow-up to a hand-wound variant that […]
Far from the one-trick-pony MeisterSinger appeared to be 15 years ago, the German brand shows great watchmaking with this Circularis. Still displaying the time with a single-hand (mono aiguille) but powered by a nice proprietary movement, the Circularis gets a new, slightly retro version named Old Radium. At first sight, there is one particular element […]
‘American Classic Spirit of Liberty’ might sound like a presidential campaign slogan, but Hamilton transports this idea to Swiss watchmaking. And the result shows in a stylish yet affordable piece. Let’s have a closer look at what the most American of Swiss brands has to offer with the American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto. “Without […]
It’s becoming an established routine now: every month, for the last eight months since January 2019, we receive news of the latest birthday present to celebrate 25 uninterrupted years of the Lange 1. The Little Lange 1 Moon Phase is the ninth anniversary model out of a grand total of ten special models dedicated to […]
From a concept of « Real Watches for Real People », meaning no-nonsense, practical tool watches with not much horological depth but solid manufacturing, to a higher-end, highly mechanical piece that will define the brand’s future… Oris’ latest watch had a long way to travel. We went down that same road with its creators to […]
One of the oldest and most respected watch magazines, our colleagues at Europa Star have embarked on the digitization of their archives to create a vast online library. A treasure trove of memories and information on the watch industry, which is now available online for watch aficionados and professionals. Archives are witnesses to the past. […]
Bell & Ross is a brand that has been defined for over two decades by its aviation and military inspirations. The creation of the BR01 in 2005 was a turning point in the history of this relatively young brand, with the introduction of the iconic round dial within a square case. 2019 marks another step in […]
What you’re about to see might just be a simple change of material, but it is nevertheless great news – not only because the watch looks superb, not only because the price is significantly lower but also because it is a great strategic choice. When it was introduced back in 2015, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques […]
Ulysse Nardin is not renowned for its low-key, conventional watches. A precursor in the use of silicium (silicon) and fond of extravagant, highly technical – often futuristic – displays, Ulysse Nardin sticks to its guns and revisits its spectacular Executive Free Wheel with new dials made from aventurine, osmium, Carbonium gold and straw marquetry – yes, you heard correctly, straw marquetry!