In The Shop – Vintage Watches: A 1970s Heuer Skipper Ref. 15640, A 1960s Universal Genève Compax Ref. 22704-1, And A 1970s Heuer Calculator Ref. 110.633
Up this week? A solid lineup of vintage Heuers and Universal Genèves.
Hands-On: The HYT H3, With Linear Fluid Time Display
This watch puts the line in timeline.
Value Proposition – Marnaut Launches the Affordable Dark Surge 300m Series of Dive Watches on Kickstarter
It seems like a new watch launches on Kickstarter every week. Many fall into the USD 400 to 600 range, at least for early buyers, but some far exceed USD 1,000. The Marnaut Dark Surge 300m dive watches fall into the former category, providing deep sea water-resistance in an attractive, accessible package. There’s nothing groundbreaking […]
EDITOR’S PICK: This Longines is Legen … wait for it … Dary!
Editors note: While I’m not sure that Barney Stinson (the chap from How I Met Your Mother, paraphrased above) would be familiar with the Longines Legend Diver, he definitely should be. Like him, the LLD possesses effortless good looks, easy charm, a youthful energy and slightly playful personality. Honestly, it’s a perfect match … Longines was making stellar heritage reissues well before it was cool. Case in point is the stylish ’60s-inspired Legend Diver, first released way back in 2007. And while it’s become de rigueur for most major brands to release one or two retro pieces a year, the Longines Legend Diver (LLD) pioneered the reissue genre, and still holds its own, thanks to a well-balanced trifecta of timeless good looks, clear vintage style and cracking value. First off, let’s tackle the style. The internal rotating bezel and twin crowns of the Legend draw their inspiration from a type of dive watch that was popular in the ’60s and ’70s called the Super Compressor. Most dive watches rely on thick cases, crystals and gaskets to create an impermeable wall to keep moisture out. The Super Compressor’s approach, however, was slightly different. Developed by case-maker E. Piquerez SA (EPSA), it relied on the…
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HANDS-ON: The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 in black ceramic – 55 years on and still going strong
They say your 50s are the new 30s. I’m not sure who ‘they’ are, and why exactly they say that. But just Google “celebrities in their 50s” and you’ll see that maybe they are on to something (Halle Berry and Tom Cruise, amirite?). Well, this year marks 55 years of the TAG Heuer Carrera, and the motorsport-inspired collection is looking good. Never before has it been more diverse or all-encompassing, featuring everything from sporty three-handers to GMTs, tourbillons, and, of course, chronographs. The Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 is TAG Heuer’s modern take on their original racing chronograph. And this version really lives up to the Swiss brand’s Techniques d’Avant Garde (TAG) label, taking things to the next level, with its blacked-out ceramic case. That’s right, this is no PVD coating. Instead, this Carrera Heuer 01’s modular 45mm case – including its tachymeter marked bezel, and sharp-edged lugs – is crafted in matt black ceramic, providing a stealthy edge to the bold collection that has already proven to be a favourite amongst the sporty offerings of the TAG Heuer catalogue. Ceramic also means that this Carrera is lightweight and virtually scratchproof. Pair that with a water resistance of 100 metres, and…
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The Value Proposition: The Casio AE1200WH-1A World Timer, At Less Than One Dollar Per Time Zone
Such bang. So buck.
Introducing: The Panerai Radiomir Logo 3 Days Acciaio And Black Seal Logo 3 Days Acciaio
It’s Panerai’s classic Radiomir design, but updated with a modern hand-wound and in-house movement.
Hands-on – Ateliers deMonaco Admiral Chronograph Flyback Prato in Black DLC
In 2011, a small company was founded in the French Alps. That company was Prato Automobiles, and its goal was simple: create a French hypercar. On June 14, 2017, after several years of R&D, testing and countless hours on the track, Prato achieved that goal, unveiling its first model, Orage. To mark this significant milestone, […]
In-Depth: Rolex Partners With The Explorers Club For An ‘Expedition Watch Program’
Rolex is offering up three watches to be taken on expeditions and put in harm’s way. But there’s a catch: you have to be an Explorers Club member.
Hands-on – Hautlence HL Vagabonde 01: Wandering Digital Hours on a B&W Screen
Hautlence tones down the colour and price of the HL Vagabonde 01, a watch inspired by satellite systems housed in the brand’s signature TV-screen case. Three fixed hour discs orbit around a revolving sapphire central minutes disc thanks to an automatic movement – calibre HTL 205-1 – based on sister company H.Moser & Cie’s HMC200. Housed in a titanium case, the Vagabonde 01 obeys Hautlence’s mission to present time in a novel, less conventional manner.