Even though we haven’t seen new records broken recently, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo remains one of the most impressive ultra-thin collections in existence, setting an industry benchmark. From the thinnest tourbillon to the thinnest perpetual calendar, and then some, Bulgari has made a name for itself as the master of modern thinness. The watch we’re […]
For now 5 years, the Maurice Lacroix Aikon collection has been one of the most attractive alternatives on the crowded market for accessible sports watches with integrated design. Since its introduction, the collection has gained multiple editions, ranging from classic automatic models with closed dials to far more daring and complex options, such as the […]
Introduced in 2022, the Defy Skyline collection by Zenith has caused quite some waves in the luxury sports watch genre of our beloved industry. Inspired by the original Defy series of watches from the company’s archives, this modern-day sports watch comes in a range of sizes, styles and colours. But, despite the fact stainless steel […]
Roger Dubuis has led the charge in daring and innovative watchmaking, earning its reputation as the master of “hyper-horology”. The brand’s creations boast a bold and avant-garde design philosophy, resulting in futuristic and distinctive timepieces incorporating cutting-edge materials and complex mechanical movements. The Excalibur Spider Monobalancier Huracán Sterrato is a brilliant extension of the brand’s […]
The charm of a mechanical watch mostly lies in the fact it is a completely analogue experience. It’s the sensation of a rotor whizzing away as you move or wind a watch by hand, to power a mechanism of gears and levers to tell time the old-fashioned way that excites us the most. Usually, that […]
Roger Dubuis has developed serious connections with the automotive world. Yet, for quite a while now, the brand’s collections did not include a chronograph, the quintessential motor racing complication. This is all the more surprising as Roger Dubuis has a substantial history when it comes to chronographs – from their early, classic Lemania-based chronographs to […]
With the launch of the new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Azure and Diver X Skeleton Azure, the brand continues its commitment to environmental protection by responsibly utilising raw and recycled materials. While these new watches share many similarities with previous models, they stand out with their distinct light blue colour schemes. Ulysse Nardin’s dedication to […]
Orient, the Japanese watchmaker founded in 1950 and part of the Seiko Epson Corporation since 2017, is renowned for its affordable in-house mechanical watches. Orient Star, launched a year later, is the higher-end arm of Orient and surprised the market with a skeletonised model in 2016. In a departure from the more classical temperament of […]
The Defy Skyline Skeleton comes strong putting the spotlight on the iconic El Primero movement, and the new reference with just a few gold elements on the dial looks like a winner. The lasting popularity of retro-vintage-inspired watch design brought us many exciting re-editions, though often very similarily-looking. In contrast, a watch stands out whenever […]
For the better part of half a decade, we have been keeping close tabs on a very specific watchmaker of Dutch origin; Michiel Holthinrichs. This young man, 33 years of age now, has a very different approach to design compared to the vast majority of watchmaking companies out there. Utilizing his background as an architect […]