The Yema Superman is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic watches ever produced by the French watchmaking industry, with a recognition that goes far beyond its country of origin. Launched in the early 1960s, it was a typical skin-diver watch, a serious instrument for recreational diving enthusiasts, back then, a flourishing market. After some years […]
The provenance of Ulysse Nardin might be a small, landlocked country, but thanks to its marine chronometers, the brand from Le Locle has always been closely associated with the sea since 1846. By the 1870s, Ulysse Nardin supplied more than 50 navies and merchant marine companies with precision marine deck chronometers. Today, the brand underscores […]
There are so many famed stories surrounding Doxa watches. Despite long being a niche brand that made it to the wrists mostly of professional divers, Doxa’s heritage is packed with adventures, innovation and famous explorers. Think Cousteau, the Swiss Army, the potential invention of the helium escape valve, the creation of the no-deco bezel… But […]
In 1997, Patek Philippe presented the Aquanaut Ref. 5060A, a sports watch with a rubber strap, heavily inspired by the design of Nautilus. It was aimed at a new and younger clientele with fast money to spend, looking for a fresher and sportier alternative to an already established model. Twenty-six years later, the Aquanaut collection […]
Size does matter… at least, in this context, it is actually everything that matters. Indeed, looking at this new and rather unexpected watch (but Rolex can do anything they want, and they proved it with the Puzzle and Bubble dials), we can comfortably say that the design is conservative. There’s basically nothing new to see […]
The most complicated watch in the casually-chic AT collection, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer has been around for some years now, undergoing several updates since its introduction in 2017 – back then in a highly luxurious platinum edition. Now part of the permanent collection in either stainless steel or Sedna gold, with a blue […]
When he presented the new Tonda PF collection, then newly-appointed CEO of Parmigiani Guido Terreni had one idea in mind; offering his most elegant, discreet take on the luxury sports watch with integrated bracelet. Sartorial elegance, utmost refinement and casual spirit in a sleek, almost minimalistic yet highly detailed attire. Since then, the concept has […]
Partners Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs started their adventure in watchmaking, distributing Omegas and Breitlings from their watch shop in Zurich. In 1956 they decided to create their own brand specialising in robust tool watches, much appreciated by soldiers, divers and pilots. One of the few companies to ride out the quartz storm by reducing […]
When you associate Snoopy with watchmaking, you might immediately think about Omega and the Speedmaster. Obviously… But the reason why you can find the cute beagle on the dial of the most legendary space watch has actually far more to do with NASA than the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Nevertheless, this gave […]
As the only Swiss watch brand with Cuban roots, Cuervo y Sobrinos is not shy about expressing its colourful and exuberant Caribbean personality. Introduced two years ago, the Buceador Caribe dive watch flaunts an original and complex case construction with attractive dials that capture the different shades of water lapping Cuba’s coastline. Three new colour […]