Demystifying Destro: Why Left-Handed Watches Aren’t Just For Southpaws Anymore
How solving a design problem for 10% of us benefits the other 90%.
Introducing – Tissot Heritage Navigator “Săgeata Orientului” Limited Edition
Tissot and its Romanian distributor Albini Prassa celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Franco-Romanian airline company CFRNA (Compagnie Franco-Roumaine de Navigation Aérienne), which was the first to connect Europe and the Asian continent by air. Tribute is paid by launching a limited edition of the Tissot Heritage Navigator, a well-known watch that […]
11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 10 – Nick English, co-founder of Bremont Watches
Editor’s note: A few months back, we announced that former Editor of GQ Australia, Mike Christensen, was to be our first European Editor. In this series, ‘11 Days of Londoners’, Mike will be sharing the stories of a few notable local collectors, starting on Day 1 with King Nerd, and with a stellar lineup still to come. Lastly, you might ask, why 11 days? That, friends, will become clearer over time … There may be British watch brands with a richer heritage, but none has claimed the attention and respect of the watch world quite like Bremont. In the space of just 12 years, brothers Giles and Nick English have become the movers and shakers of British watchmaking and even inspired many others to follow suit. Here, Nick reflects on his own special relationship with watches that would go on to shape his working life. The story behind the watch you are wearing today It’s based on an event that happened in Giles’ and my life just over 25 years ago. Our father used to own an ex-RAF Battle of Britain Memorial flight Mark XIX Spitfire. After his passing in 1995, this remarkable Spitfire, which had been in continuous RAF service since 1944…
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Introducing – Titoni Seascoper, a Robust Dive Watch with In-House Movement (Live Pics)
Titoni is an independent family-owned watch brand that was founded in 1919 by Fritz Schluep in Grenchen, Switzerland. The company is now managed by the third generation of its founding family and specialises in classic designs in the accessible luxury segment. The brand produces about 100,000 watches a year. In 2013, Titoni engaged on the […]
Rapper Lil Baby gets big 26th birthday present from James Harden, including a Richard Mille and a hunnit grand (with pastries)
Being a superstar athlete clearly has its perks. Sure, there is glory within achievements and success found in their respective sport, but if you become such an anchoring presence to a team, such as NBA player James Harden, it also means you receive quite the hefty payday. Harden, who has reportedly amassed more than $224,000,000 during his career, can clearly afford to spoil his friends with gifts, and lucky for rapper Lil Baby he did just that for the musician’s 26th birthday. Filmed in Las Vegas last week, during the birthday celebrations and shenanigans, it was revealed James Harden really values his friendship with Lil Baby – who he gifted a Prada bag, $100,000 in cash, and a $200,000 Richard Mille watch. A total expense of around $300,000! In the video obtained by TMZ, Lil Baby exclaims: “Prada bag ’cause he Prouda’ me.” They also note that inside the bag “was a bunch of honey bun pastries — surrounded by a ‘honey bun’, which is slang for $100,000 IN CASH!!!!” But those were not the only two items inside. The gift we watch enthusiasts are most focused on was the $200,000 Richard Mille watch he pulled out from within the Prada…
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Introducing – Minase Divido with a Deep Blue “Urushi Silver Maki-E” Dial
Following the success of its blue hand-lacquered and embossed copper dial of the Divido series, Minase unveils a new version of its model with a round case showcasing traditional Japanese crafts with a deep blue shimmering Urushi lacquer dial. One of Minase’s flagship models, the Divido is a 40.5mm three-hander with a very elaborate case […]
Introducing – Minase Divido, With Deep Blue “Urushi Silver Maki-E” Dial
Following the success of its blue hand-lacquered and embossed copper dial of the Divido series, Minase unveils a new version of its model with round case, showcasing traditional Japanese crafts, thanks to a deep blue shimmering Urushi lacquer dial. One of Minase’s flagship models, the Divido is a 40.5mm three-hander standing out for its elaborate […]
8 of the best skeleton dials of 2020, from $340 to more than a million
Skeleton dials are not necessarily everyone’s cup of tea, but the gearheads and engineers among us go crazy for the transparent aesthetic. They allow the wearer to see the internals of their watch throughout the day without having to flip the watch over to take a peek. When done right, it becomes a fascinating city of gears beneath the crystal that is sure to raise intrigue with any eye it catches. This year has had some pretty neat skeleton releases, so we have compiled 8 of the best skeleton dials of 2020 for your pleasure. Swatch x 007 ²Q While the transparency of a skeleton dial can command high price tags, the Swatch x 007 ²Q is a welcome exception. This will appear in the upcoming No Time To Die film this April on the wrist of Q, who is the man behind all of 007’s amazing gear and tech we see the agent use throughout the film. As a character who serves as the developer and keeper of techonolgy bestowed upon Bond it makes sense he would wear a skeletonised watch – as well as wear a cost-effective one at that, considering all the shenanigans and gear tests going on…
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HANDS-ON: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium feels like the future on your wrist
Even after such a strong year for Hublot, and after getting up close and personal with the Black Magic version here, the new Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Meca-10 Titanium still intrigues me with its intricately woven industrial micro-architecture. Even as the Big Bang series is getting close to becoming an industry standard for large, open-worked luxury sports watches, there is always something new to discover, and for me the tonneau-shape is king. A case for the renaissance of titanium? With the arcing tidal movements of fashion, titanium seems to be enjoying a new rise in popularity, even in slim, polished dress watches. But the strong Hublot language of wrist-worn engines still feels like the material’s true sweet spot. The lightness is still every bit as surprising as the ceramic-cased Black Magic version of the Spirit of BB, but even more so with the heavy industrial tool sensation I get from the texture of metal. As soon as I try it on with the soft-striated rubber strap, the sensation is surprising: the combination of lightness and an air of indestructibility is tangible. I’m not pretending it is a slim watch, but that’s exactly why we love these big machines from…
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Review – Frederique Constant Highlife Perpetual Calendar – The Accessible, Everyday QP
Earlier this year, Frederique Constant, the brand known for its accessible luxury focus, entered the crowded and hyperactive market of the sports watch with its Highlife collection. In addition to the classic time-and-date and Heart Beat models, a third and far more complex iteration was launched in the form of a perpetual calendar. In the rarefied […]