The story of Seiko and dive watches started in 1965 with an important watch, the 62MAS. Five years later, in 1970, the brand launched a model with a functional shape and an asymmetrical case with a crown at 4 o’clock that would define the design of many following editions. This watch, reference 6105, became known […]
The Aikon is Maurice Lacroix’s interpretation of the luxury sports watch, a collection of watches with a solid build, a distinctive style and refreshingly competitive prices. Introduced in 2016 with quartz movements, in 2018, an automatic Aikon model appeared, followed by a bolder and sportier iteration known as the Aikon Venturer. With its 43mm case, […]
Somehow inspired by Grand Seiko’s design cues and offering a nice combination between elegance and casualness, the Seiko Sharp Edged Series was presented in 2020. Like all Seiko Presage timepieces, these celebrate Japanese craftsmanship. Yet, as its name suggests, the Sharp Edged watches stand out with dynamic, angular lines that create a more casual look. […]
When it comes to sports watches made by Seiko, we all have in mind diver’s models and, specifically, the first of its kind for the Japanese brand, the 62MAS launched in 1965. Yet, this wasn’t Seiko’s first so-called sports watch – or at least, a purpose-built model made for action. We have to go back […]
Last year, Rolex introduced a new 41mm size into its Oyster Perpetual family. Known as the Oyster Perpetual 41 (reference 124300), the new 41mm diameter replaces the former 39mm models. The 2020 OP 41 is available with seven different dial choices, and the so-called “Stella” coloured dials have gained impressive fame among collectors recently. Still, […]
To celebrate its role as the official timing partner of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Junghans launches a groovy GMT compressor-style model with a strong 1970s vibe. Held from 22 February to 7 March 2021 in Oberstdorf, Germany, the championship pits skiers from all over the world in a series of events (cross-country, ski […]
Edox recently released the North Sea 1978, a deep-sea diver that paid tribute to the “Inverse Moon Landing” in 1978. This remarkable feat saw North Sea Divers descend to 320 metres in Norway’s icy waters in 1978. The Swiss brand has followed up with a limited edition that goes back to the first expeditions of the North Sea Divers in 1967. The Edox North Sea 1967 Historical Limited Edition also pays homage to the brand’s legendary dive watches like the 1960s Delfin, which used an innovative double O-ring system allowing for water resistance up to 500 metres. The use of a bronze case also represents a rich history of deep-sea exploration.
The concept of limited editions made by watch magazines is now well established and Worn & Wound, an American magazine founded in 2011, is no stranger to the concept – specifically thought their Windup Watch Shop. What differentiates our US-based friends is a strong focus on value-driven watches and this is reflected in their latest […]
Looking at the specific segment of accessible, ultra-robust diver’s watches, there’s a name that should always be part of the discussion: Promaster. Indeed, the Promaster Marine Automatic Diver is one of the most enduring watches produced by Citizen, but also a watch with a huge fan-base… And rightfully so. The Promaster is a distinctive, highly […]
Following what we expect to be the major Rolex launches for 2021, namely evolutions of the Explorer II with new ceramic bezel and the Explorer 1 with new case diameters and a possible Polar dial, we continue our Rolex Predictions 2021 series. Traditionally, Rolex focuses on one major launch per year but also presents some […]