It can be hard to get excited about “another dive watch” from “another microbrand,” but the latest Concordia Automatic Kraken from French-based Charlie Paris is not your typical offering. The stealthy aesthetics, Swiss automatic and comfortable depth rating push it above familiar Seiko or Miyota-powered divers that currently flood the market. Charlie Paris isn’t a […]
A few weeks ago, Seiko announced the introduction of a new size within the classic 5 Sports SKX Series – understand by that dive-inspired models bringing back the flair of the emblematic SKX007 watch. And we were offered a so-called mid-size case, in line with the current downsizing trend. No need to say, we were […]
Born in 1963 and named after the dangerous Carrera Panamericana race, the uncluttered, legible design of Jack Heuer’s sporty Carrera chronograph for racing drivers has contributed to its enduring success. Turning sixty this year, TAG Heuer unveiled three higher-end Carrera chronographs with an intriguing Glassbox design during Watches & Wonders 2023. The new Glassbox models […]
Finding an accessible automatic dive watch is like looking for a pearl in a gigantic pile of oyster shells. There are thousands of options, but not all are born equal. Finding an accessible AND greatly manufactured automatic dive watch can require a bit of research. Look no further, as Mido has launched a new version of […]
The original Bulgari Aluminium watch was released in 1998 and caused quite a sensation. A hit-watch back in the days, it was cool, different and slightly provocative. A cult model for the brand that even made it on the side of an Alitalia Boeing 747. In 2020, Italian brand Bulgari relaunched this emblematic watch in a […]
Hublot has forged its identity on a fusion of state-of-the-art materials and extroverted watches, personified by the Big Bang collection. Similar to the differences between the original Royal Oak and the beefier, more aggressive temperament of the Royal Oak Offshore, Hublot’s original Classic Fusion of 1980 was fed a steady diet of testosterone to grow […]
Of course, there were some more important new models presented by Rolex at Watches and Wonders 2023. The updated Daytona, moving to a 12xxxx generation, the titanium Yacht-Master 42 or a new dress watch, the convincing Perpetual 1908. Nevertheless, a pair of new models – to make it clear, colour and material updates on an […]
The Hermès H08 collection debuted in 2021 with sporty-looking, relaxing time-and-date watches for daily wear, distinguished by the compelling cases with cushion shape, rounded edges and short lugs – and the choice of materials. The Hermès watch division refreshed the series this year with much sportier-looking models with bright colours. Also, it introduced a sporty-chic […]
Hamilton has a solid reputation for its military-inspired watches covering land, air and sea. As a purveyor of accurate, robust watches to the American military since 1914, Hamilton’s timepieces have seen their fair share of action. The Navy was one of Hamilton’s biggest customers relying on the brand’s marine chronometers and later supplying water-resistant watches […]
One of the best marketing tools for a watch brand is an exciting, real-life action story. Whether providing field, dive, or even marine chronometer watches for US Army and Navy servicemen or appearing in cameos on the silver screen, many of Hamilton‘s historical watches have seen their fair share of action. The Frogman, Hamilton’s tough […]