Titoni is an independent family-owned watch brand founded in 1919 by Fritz Schluep in Grenchen, Switzerland and now in the hands of Daniel Schluep, the founder’s grandson. The brand’s robust dive watches are grouped in the Seascoper family and comprised of two models: the 600m water-resistant Seascoper and the more recent 300m water-resistant Seascoper. Coinciding […]
In a collection of watches where one is more desirable than another, full ceramic Royal Oaks represents the end of the spectrum, the epitome of rare and cool. Putting the blue ceramic perpetual calendar aside, as the only one of its kind at Audemars Piguet, white ceramic is among the rarest materials used by the […]
While most of us associate Junghans with understated German design with touches of Bauhaus rationality, there is a lesser-known chapter in the brand’s life as a manufacturer of cockpit clocks for Zeppelins and aeroplanes at the dawn of the 20th century. A few decades later, in the 1950s, Junghans was asked to develop a pilot’s […]
Introduced in 2018, the Essence watch collection by Formex represents a remarkable blend of intelligent design, technical prowess, and craftsmanship. With a direct-to-consumer distribution model, the Essence series offers timepieces known for their performance, contemporary style, and sensible prices. Whether you’re a watch enthusiast or simply searching for a fairly-priced, fully-equipped timepiece, the new and […]
Carl F. Bucherer surfs two waves with one board. The latest Patravi ScubaTec Verde, Bucherer’s professional dive watch, is decked out in a vivid emerald green to support the Manta Trust Charity’s pioneering work in Ecuador to protect manta rays. As a supporter of the UK-based Manta Trust Charity for the past ten years, a […]
With 60 years of history behind its name, you can certainly expect the emblematic Carrera to have been offered in more than just a few editions. In fact, countless styles, movements and shapes have been used over the years. Some are, arguably, more iconic than others. In addition to the classic silver or panda dials […]
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 […]
The name Conquest is an important one at Longines, as it refers to a long-lasting collection that was first introduced in 1954. A surprising fact about this name: it was the first step in an emerging marketing strategy for the brand, which was to give a name to a family of watches, creating a collection. […]
There’s something genuinely desirable in a solid gold watch… Something cool, something that somehow says that you made it. But it’s also rather frustrating when you see the prices. Whatever the watchmaker, a solid gold new timepiece comes at a cost. Two-tone models are certainly a solution, mixing stainless steel with a bit of gold. […]
The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Limited Summer Editions take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. It embraces a vacation-inspired vibe while staying true to the classical model’s urban-themed design concept. The introduction of these latest Aikon models ensures the continuation of the success story that started in the 1990s with the […]