Hands-on – Oris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date

Just before Father Christmas made his rounds in 2019, Oris delivered a full bronze version of its Big Crown Pointer Date. When we say full bronze we are referring to a bronze case, a bronze bezel, a bronze crown and even a bronze dial. We reviewed the 80th anniversary models of the Big Crown in […]

6 years ago

Value Proposition – Retras Diver, a New Retro-Inspired Watch from NL

At five years old, Axel Schijns found a dive watch during a stroll through the forest. He gave it to his father, who used it as a tool watch for decades. After he got the watch back a couple of years ago, Schijns decided to see if he could make his own watch, inspired by […]

6 years ago

Introducing – Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Stainless Steel “Ed White”

Today is Tuesday so if you were expecting a new watch…it had to be a Speedmaster. And guess what, you’re about to be served. After the reintroduction of the historical chronograph Calibre 321, the same one that was in the original 1957 Speedmaster and that was tested by NASA, and the platinum watch with this […]

6 years ago

Value Proposition – The Dietrich Device 1 DD-1 (Hands-On & Price)

Following the wild, avant-garde Organic Time watches, microbrand Dietrich is back with a refined, more disciplined approach with the Dietrich Device 1 (DD-1). Many design elements have been carried over to continue the organic design theme, such as a rounded hexagonal case, multidimensional dial and integrated lugs beneath the case, but the overall aesthetic has […]

6 years ago

Hands-on – Panerai Luminor Equation of Time 47mm Titanio PAM00670

Panerai first introduced an equation of time complication to its Luminor family in 2015. Perhaps not the most useful complication on the market, the equation of time will certainly spark a conversation. Luckily, the watch does have other practical complications onboard its formidable 47mm titanium hull with GMT functionality, AM/PM indicator, date and month and the powerful luminescence and robust power reserve for which the brand has always been associated. For our hands-on session today we have this handsome greyish titanium and blue dial model, reference PAM00670, which stands out with its crisp, naval contrasts.

6 years ago

Hands-on – Grand Seiko Heritage “Autumn” Hi-Beat Limited Edition SBGH269

I don’t know if you agree, but many people regard Grand Seiko as a very conservative, almost too technical brand. But of all the players that compete in that price segment (watches between EUR 4,000 and EUR 12,000) the only one that dares to do something truly different with its dials is precisely Grand Seiko. […]

6 years ago

Hands-on – RJ ARRAW Spider-Man Carbon

The turn of the new century has heralded a new era for popular culture: we are living in Hollywood’s comic-book age. Superheroes are getting increasingly popular as their movies are seen by millions. In the frame of its signature collaboration series, RJ has created numerous watches drawing inspiration from superheroes and villains from DC Comics […]

6 years ago

Introducing – The New, Accessible and Colourful Doxa Sub 200 Collection

At Baselworld 2019, Doxa arrived with its hands full of novelties, which included totally opposing models. One was the outrageously expensive ($70K) and limited Sub 200 T.Graph Anniversary Edition, a solid gold chronograph. The second was a small and accessible dive watch, with a cool vintage-inspired design, the Sub 200 130th Anniversary – immediately sold […]

6 years ago

Hands-on – Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control

As the official partner of the famous Italian Mille Miglia Endurance race for over three decades now, Chopard celebrates its long-standing alliance with two limited-edition Mille Miglia models. Earlier this year, we reviewed the Mille Miglia Race Edition Chronograph dedicated to the historic rally from Brescia to Rome and back. Now it’s time to take […]

6 years ago