What you see is quite literally what you get with this new Samurai by Seiko. Born as the more edgy, contemporary counterpart to Seiko’s many heritage-inspired dive watches, the Samurai was introduced in 2004 and redesigned completely in 2024. Now, a year onward from the burgundy and black models that introduced us to a smaller […]
Created under the name Sportsmatic 5 in 1963, the accessible yet robust collection of Seiko quickly evolved following its initial success to gain ruggedness and sports credentials in 1968, becoming the Seiko 5 Sports collection – intended for a younger, more active generation and retaining the defining features of classic Seiko 5 models. Revived a […]
It’s that time of year when gentlemen drivers fine-tune the motors of their classic and vintage racing cars in preparation for the iconic Mille Miglia endurance race. Chopard, the official timing partner of the Mille Miglia since 1988, enjoys one of the most enduring partnerships between a watch brand and a motorsports event. Celebrating its […]
Frederique Constant has partnered with British brand/carmaker Austin-Healey since 2004 and releases a Vintage Rally Healey model every two years, based on the legendary collaboration between the Austin Motor Company and driver/designer Donald Healey. For 2025, the watchmaker decided that three distinctive models were needed to really capture the spirit of the racecar legend. The […]
More than forty years after it was first noticed for its daring design and futuristic materials, the Rado Anatom is again in the spotlight. Initially launched in 1983, the Anatom offered a technical and aesthetic innovation, yet was succeeded by other geometrically shaped collections. The brand relaunched the Anatom in 2023 to celebrate the 40th […]
Hublot has a new Summer 2025 limited edition of the Big Bang Unico, and its orange case and sky blue bezel capture the theme perfectly. The collection is known for high-tech ceramic cases fused with interesting colours, such as orange and dark green, although more muted colours like Mint Green and Petrol Blue offer an […]
In certain very specific situations, one’s life could very much depend on a watch, especially when it comes to environments humans are not good at surviving without support. And this is where tool watches can, literally, play a vital role. Plunging ourselves into the depths of the ocean, for instance, is a fine example of […]
The Sport Auto, first released in 2022, wasn’t the first attempt of Laurent Ferrier to create an elegant sports watch with an integrated bracelet. This must be credited to the Grand Sport, a large and high-end model with a tourbillon. However, the Sport Auto was even more important, as it entered the coveted category with […]
Since its debut in 1998, the Bulgari Aluminium collection has challenged traditional watchmaking norms by combining lightweight aluminium with resilient rubber. In 2020, Bulgari relaunched the collection with a design that was faithful to the original series and enhanced according to modern technical sensibilities. In 2023, the brand introduced refreshed chronograph and limited edition models, […]
We’ve covered independent Swiss watchmaker Horage many times in the past few years, including several of its in-house movements from automatics to micro-rotors to tourbillons. The latest Autark Tourbillon separates itself as it’s truly a rare feat in watchmaking, combining a micro-rotor and tourbillon within the in-house K-TMR calibre. It’s all wrapped in Grade 5 […]