The Defy Skyline Skeleton comes strong putting the spotlight on the iconic El Primero movement, and the new reference with just a few gold elements on the dial looks like a winner. The lasting popularity of retro-vintage-inspired watch design brought us many exciting re-editions, though often very similarily-looking. In contrast, a watch stands out whenever […]
The vast majority of watches are made of stainless steel, for very practical reasons. It’s affordable, relatively easy to machine and finish and will last you a lifetime. But, for some that’s not enough and luckily there are plenty of alternatives. There’s of course the option for precious metals such as gold or platinum, or […]
In every Buying Guide, we like to group together a set of watches around a common theme, a shared feature or even with similar functions. That can be anything from watches intended for diving, using a fresh new colour or perhaps sharing the occasion of being presented during the same fair. When we were putting […]
During Watches & Wonders 2023, Zenith unveiled an entirely new Pilot collection that radically changed the flight path of this storied collection. As a brand with legitimate pilot watch credentials, dating to Louis Blériot’s successful cross-Channel flight in a monoplane in 1909 with a ‘Special’ Zenith wristwatch strapped to his wrist, the brand’s decision to […]
For some people, the blingier the better when it comes to their wristwear. If you’re a fan of flash, a bit of bright work in the finishing of a stainless-steel or gold timepiece is easy to find, from the brilliant fluted bezel of a Rolex Day-Date, to the polished bezel chamfers of an AP Royal … Continued
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For some people, the blingier the better when it comes to their wristwear. If you’re a fan of flash, a bit of bright work in the finishing of a stainless-steel or gold timepiece is easy to find, from the brilliant fluted bezel of a Rolex Day-Date, to the polished bezel chamfers of an AP Royal … Continued
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Just two weeks after the 2023 edition of Watches & Wonders, we’re still feeling the excitement (and exhaustion) of 9 lengthy days of watches. And this year proved to be a year with a big focus on chronographs, probably (one of) the most popular complications in the entire industry. We’ve seen clever innovation, world’s firsts […]
Take a look at some of the most famous pilot’s watches of all time, and ask yourself what they’re missing. It won’t appear obvious at first, but once you’ve realised then it will seem like a glaring omission forever. The answer is of course the word “pilot” itself, which is entirely due to Zenith registering … Continued
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Zenith’s new Pilot collection sees a complete redesign of the case aesthetic. Lineup includes a 40mm time and date version, and a big date flyback chrono. The new series is available in both steel and microblasted matte black ceramic, a first for the Pilot line. Zenith is flying into Watches & Wonders with a complete … Continued
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Zenith introduces a striking new reinterpretation of the historic Defy Revival for Watches & Wonders 2023. An evolution of the vintage look of previous editions, the Shadow boasts full lightweight titanium construction for both the case and bracelet. The titanium gets a microblasted matte finish that renders the material a stealthy dark grey. I’ve been … Continued
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