Created in 2017 by Frenchman Etienne Malec, Baltic has grown from a micro-brand to a now rather prolific watchmaking company, specialising in accessible, vintage-inspired watches. Recently, we’ve seen an impressive rise in popularity, with the launch of the Calatrava-styled MR01 model and new higher-end automatic chronographs. Today, the brand returns to its roots with a new edition […]
What could possibly symbolize 1950s and 1960s America more than the all-American classic diner? Just thinking of it brings up images of jukeboxes, neon lights, roller-girls, milkshakes, and of course; Rock & Roll. Portrayed in iconic movies and TV shows such as Grease and Happy Days, the era is signified by the widespread use of […]
What could possibly symbolize 1950s and 1960s America more than the all-American classic diner? Just thinking of it brings up images of jukeboxes, neon lights, roller-girls, milkshakes, and of course; Rock & Roll. Portrayed in iconic movies and TV shows such as Grease and Happy Days, the era is signified by the widespread use of […]
There’s nothing like a good story to boost a watch’s appeal. The latest DS-2 Chronograph Automatic is a descendant of a famous Certina Chronolympic model that reached the summit and descended Mt Everest in 1970 on the wrist of Japanese daredevil Yuichiro Miura as he skied down the slopes at breakneck speed. Picking up on […]
Released in 2019, the revamped Seiko 5 Sports Series has been a hit in stores. Based on the beloved design of the famous SKX series of affordable dive watches, the Japanese manufacturer has re-created its entry-level lineup with cool design cues, most of the required features and has, over the years, developed an incredibly large […]
Nomos… Probably the German brand with the youngest, freshest mindset. At the time of its creation, the brand was all about Bauhaus and minimalism – and to illustrate what I mean, check out this article on the most classic of them all, the original Tangente. But quickly, Nomos added some fun and colours to its […]
Awake Concept was born with the ambition to make things different, in particular by promoting more sustainable consumption. We first discovered them with the NASA-Themed Awake Concept Mission to Earth here. Now, the young French watchmaking brand releases the third Chapter of its Mission to Earth series. Dubbed Time Travelers, it explores once again the […]
Today, it’s yet another Seiko 5 Sports watch that you’ll discover. It is, indeed, a never-ending story, with so many new models coming each year. That being said, I must admit that Seiko has some resources and creativity. Some of the models are quite questionable, but the latest limited edition that we’ll talk about… Well, […]
The names Delage, Panhard and Facel Vega should get any car enthusiast’s blood pumping. These three French car manufacturers are among the most well-respected in the vintage car industry, often laureled for their outstanding creativity and forward-thinking technology. It’s also what inspired the name of Depancel, the young French watch company with a keen sense […]
The family-owned watchmaking company Delma has quite a solid reputation when it comes to making robust and accessible sports and tool watches. One of the core collections is the Shell Star, a powerful series of dive watches with roots in the mid-1970s. The collection is home to a number of very cool and original models […]