Hands-on – MeisterSinger Metris Black Line

Single-handed watches are the bread and butter of German brand MeisterSinger offering a more laid-back and original approach to consulting the time. In a departure from the 38mm steel Metris models introduced a year ago and the 2019 bronze model, the collection is enlarged with this cool matte black DLC steel case. This Black Line […]

4 years ago

Introducing – Omega Seamaster Diver 300M – The James Bond Limited Edition Set

A few weeks ago, Omega introduced a new Bond-themed Seamaster Diver 300M, inspired by the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, a watch that we experienced live and gave it a good, objective look. Based on the refreshed model launched in 2018, this limited edition showed multiple, rather blatant 007-inspired details, mainly visible on […]

4 years ago

Value Proposition – Baltic Aquascaphe Diver (Review)

After successfully funding its first collection via Kickstarter, Baltic Watches has managed to stand the test of time and to survive this inaugural series of watches. Even better, the small concept became a brand and has started to expand its collection – and there are many more watches to come (but we can’t tell you […]

4 years ago

Review – Omega Seamaster Diver 300M with White Dial

Possibly the most handsome iteration of the Seamaster Diver 300M (discreetly) unveiled earlier this year, this white ceramic dial model is now officially in stores. Taking advantage of this long-awaited moment for many Omega fans, we’re going to take a closer look at the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M with White Dial, a watch whose powerful […]

4 years ago

Hands-on – Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time, now with Black Dial

Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas family is the brand’s luxury sports watch proposal, a well-furnished collection with everything from simple three-handers to sophisticated perpetual calendars, tourbillons and chronographs. The third-generation Overseas family was introduced in 2016 and given its vocation as a travel watch, the appearance of the Dual Time model in 2018 was a welcome addition. The […]

4 years ago

Introducing – Chronoswiss Regulator Classic Carbon Racer

We recently went hands-on with the new Chronoswiss Regulator Classic collection, first introduced at Baselworld 2019 as a slight evolution of the original Regulator Classic. A new model has now joined the line with motorsport inspiration and a speedometer vibe, injecting a bit more adrenaline into the already edgier new pieces. With new dial elements […]

4 years ago

Value Proposition – KLO & CO Alpesailer (Hands-On)

There’s certainly no shortage of microbrands these days with small startups popping up around the globe. Quality and price vary widely, but every so often an intriguing, affordable piece debuts that’s worthy of a second look. KLO & CO is a young brand based in the Philippines, launching its second collection, a cool pair of […]

4 years ago

In-Depth – The History of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut – Part 2

Yesterday, we brought you Part 1 of our History of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut. That article paints a picture of the environment in which the Aquanaut was conceived and launched. The heady days of the dot.com boom in the mid-1990s, marked by a decidedly more casual approach to luxury. With its finger to the pulse, […]

4 years ago

In-Depth – The History of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut – Part 1

It’s taken some time, but the Patek Philippe Aquanaut has become sought after by watch collectors – especially in steel (no surprises there). That will probably sound strange if you’re relatively new to the world of high-end watches and are accustomed to seeing Aquanauts advertised at double retail. After all, based on the way the […]

4 years ago