Girard Perregaux celebrates 225 years of history with a series of “unique” watches. The collection is said to be special for its unique dial decorations in relation to historical events. Standing ovations were also given by the brand to itself for its maiden use of the emblematic Pont d’or (that bridge) above a Microvar balance wheel.…
The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph Boutique Edition is yet another example of the superlative chronographs, developed by the Haute Horlogerie brand from Glashütte, Germany. We were given the opportunity to test and wear the watch for a couple of weeks. To cut a long story short: we loved it. As we already introduced the watch to you earlier, in this article we will focus on the chronograph movement, more specifically its characteristics, what distinguishes it from other chronograph movements, and how it actually works. It looks great but what is what, and what does what? What is the purpose of all those wheels, levers, bridges and springs? Read on to learn how a chronograph actually works.
The latest and greatest steel Daytona is here, and everyone loves it. The only problem? Getting your hands on it.
It’s hard to know where to start with a review of the most coveted watch of the year (and we suspect for many years to come).…
As an independent brand in the world of watch making, AkriviA has always given us works that are entirely unique and novel in nature. This is not surprising due to the fact that they are not restricted to certain design principles or rules much like other established watch brands or house. Also, a possible downside of being independent is the…
Voutilainen is highly regarded, and rightly so, for his finely made watches that rank amongst the best in terms of movement finishing. The one of a kind GMR Triton et Sirène in white gold exemplifies Voutilainen’s craft. First introduced last year, the GMR is a more complicated version of Voutilainen’s Vingt-8 chronometer, featuring a second time zone at […]
Watches launched on Kickstarter typically combine simple, inexpensive cases with novel time display mechanisms, the bestselling Klokers KLOK-01 being a case in point. The Jubileon Superellipse is latest watch to hit the crowdfunding site, but it takes a different tack, concentrating instead on a high quality watch case in stainless steel for under US$500. Though put together by Swiss suppliers, hence the “Swiss […]
The new Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronograph Annual Calendar was introduced earlier this year at Baselworld, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the brand’s Marine collection. Inside ticks the newly developed calibre UN-153, which actually is the in 2014 introduced Ulysse Nardin in-house chronograph calibre UN-150, with an additional annual calendar mechanism. This is definitely not “yet …
Watches of the 1970s were often chunky and geometric in shape, giving them interesting aesthetics. That has made watches of the era ripe for remakes, especially since many of them are large enough for modern tastes, like the Heuer Monaco, Omega Seamaster Bullhead or Longines Heritage Diver. While most remakes based on 1970s watches are bulky, the most […]
There are many watch designs out there: from different case designs to even varying dial patterns. Aesthetics is a realm littered with the corpses of dated designs with time’s passage, while others remain as classics. Few are the designs which remain fashionable after decades of existence, and these legends of timeless design…
Christophe Claret has amazed us with many of his exquisite creations, having used many inspirations and innovative ideas to create collections that possesses unique characteristics. Looking at past collections, Christophe Claret watches are rather masculine in nature and geared towards the interests of men. Not surprisingly, the brand expanded…