Just before Father Christmas made his rounds in 2019, Oris delivered a full bronze version of its Big Crown Pointer Date. When we say full bronze we are referring to a bronze case, a bronze bezel, a bronze crown and even a bronze dial. We reviewed the 80th anniversary models of the Big Crown in […]
Last year, I had the chance to interview F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton, just before the French Grand-Prix. Part of the discussion was, of course, his impressive racing results but also something more in line with our usual topics; watches. I asked him what if he had the opportunity to design his own IWC watch. He answered “red gold is my favourite (…) I love the Big Pilot’s watch, I love heavier watches (…) Most likely it would be a perpetual calendar (…) A watch as mechanical as possible.” Well, it seems that his idea came to life, with the new IWC “Lewis Hamilton” Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar.
If you’re into watches, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date should be no stranger to you. In a few years, this watch has become the signature element of the pilot-oriented Big Crown collection, with its nice vintage design and practical function. Still, this apparently simple watch has a lot to tell, as it is far […]
Hanhart isn’t a name that many watch enthusiasts think of first, or are even familiar with. The Swiss/German brand flies a bit under the radar in the US and is often overshadowed by more mainstream names like Tutima, Bremont or Hamilton – at least when it comes to military/pilots watches. The brand has a long […]
Manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has dedicated two limited-edition Pilot’s watches to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, the renowned constructor of Formula One cars based in the UK. As the team’s “official engineering partner” since 2013, IWC exploits the many parallels that exist between motor sport’s premier competition and high-end watchmaking. Kitted out with the black and turquoise livery of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, two limited-edition Pilot’s watches – a perpetual calendar and a chronograph – join IWC’s line-up of aviator models.
About a year ago, H. Moser & Cie surprised us by introducing a retro-styled, pilot-inspired steel watch as an exclusive limited edition for Swiss retailer Bucherer, followed by a tourbillon model. Given the potential of this lovely entry-price steel watch, we thought that Moser would follow-up with a regular collection Heritage centre seconds… And it is now available with an electric blue dial bringing an additional touch of modernity and that unmistakable Moser twist. Meet the H. Moser & Cie Heritage Centre Seconds Funky Blue.
About a year ago, H. Moser & Cie surprised us by introducing a retro-styled, pilot-inspired steel watch as an exclusive limited edition for Swiss retailer Bucherer, followed by a tourbillon model. Given the potential of this lovely entry-price steel watch, we thought that Moser would follow-up with a regular collection Heritage centre seconds… And it is now available with an electric blue dial bringing an additional touch of modernity and that unmistakable Moser twist. Meet the H. Moser & Cie Heritage Centre Seconds Funky Blue.
There are few brands as specialized in pilot’s watches as IWC… The brand has a long and rich pedigree in this field and, since the comeback of the collection in the mid-1990s with the Ref. 3711 and Ref. 3706, IWC has collaborated with some of the greatest squadrons and special forces – including Top Gun. […]
“DoppelChronograph” (or Double Chronograph in English)… If you know your IWC history, you’ll immediately spot the importance – and coolness – of these words. As you might have seen already, 2019 was the year of Pilot’s Watches at IWC Schaffhausen, but not by changing entirely the collection – the classic models remain untouched – but by […]
The IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Chronograph might not be the most coveted watch in the brand’s pilot collection and still, it is certainly one of the most relevant… Why, you might well ask? For the main reason that it combines two of the most practical features for such a watch; a flyback chronograph and […]