Found: A Spherical Moonphase Complication, Hidden In Plain Sight In Manhattan’s Union Square
It’s one of the cooler features of one of the world’s most unusual public clocks, and no one seems to know it’s there.
Hands-on – Favre-Leuba Raider Harpoon Gun Metal
Earlier this year we presented the Favre-Leuba Raider Harpoon (read our article here) with its quirky, yet handsome looks. We had to get our hands-on this attention grabbing watch, and the summer gave us the perfect opportunity to wear it on a dive. Soon we found out that we were not the only ones who wanted to get hands-on with it…
Introducing: The ‘Heart’s Passion’ Beating Mechanical Heart Pendant From Paul Forrest Co.
A new jewelry brand with high-end movements made in Fleurier.
Introducing: The “Heart’s Passion” Beating Mechanical Heart Pendant From Paul Forrest Co.
A new jewelry brand with high-end movements made in Fleurier.
Value Proposition: Balticus Automatic Bronze Watches
If you’re looking for a great looking and very well priced watch, our ‘Value Propositions‘ will give you a lot to choose from. Apart from the usual suspects (the well known brands) these young start-ups often create watches that they would love to see themselves. And since the major brands do not offer the desired watch (either in terms of style/design and/or price) they give it a go themselves. However without funding they won’t make it, so platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are ideal for these young entrepreneurs, who are often watch lovers before business men. So is the Polish based brand Balticus who are now launching two bronze dive watches through Indiegogo. One limited edition named the Big Wave, and one non limited edition named the Grey Seal.
IN-DEPTH: Ostentatiously stealthy – the Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico in carbon
The story in a second Got a blacked-out 488 rolling in and looking for the perfect watch to match? Read on. Hublot are masters of both the high-level partnership and the limited edition. Both of these traits are very much to the fore in their freshest round of Ferrari-themed Big Bangs. I recently had the pleasure of spending some time with this not at all under-the-radar carbon version. The case When the Big Bang was first introduced way back in 2005, it was simultaneously outré and appealing. These days the large and (dare we say) iconic modern sports watch is very much an accepted part of the landscape. But familiarity hasn’t lessened the potency of the Big Bang as, like many great designs, it’s a surprisingly malleable canvas, where almost every single element can be changed, while still managing to be clearly recognisable from 10 paces. These days the large and (dare we say) iconic modern sports watch is very much an accepted part of the landscape. But familiarity hasn’t lessened the potency of the Big Bang. Key to this versatility is the case. The modular construction and Hublot’s own dedication to their Art of Fusion design approach means that the…
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The Value Proposition: The Breitling Colt Skyracer
The Colt Skyracer is the cheapest, lightest, and most precise Breitling around. Not bad, eh?
In The Shop: A 1963 IWC Ingenieur Ref. 666A, A 1930s Omega Marine, And A 1960s Airain Type 20 For The French Army
Land, sky, and sea – a watch for whichever level of the atmosphere you prefer.
In Review: The Porsche Design Monobloc Actuator 24H-Chronotimer
Over the last few years, Porsche Design has come out with several interesting new models, like the stealth-looking Chronotimer Series 1 and the classically understated 1919 Globetimer. Both demonstrate Porsche Design’s ongoing commitment to high-quality engineering, combined with pared back technical design. This trend continues in 2017, with the launch of the Monobloc Actuator 24H-Chronotimer, officially unveiled at Baselworld earlier this year. Join us as we review this remarkable new watch in-depth.
MY YEAR WITH: The Rolex Submariner 116610LV – AKA ‘The Hulk’
Last month I celebrated a particularly significant anniversary. I’ve spent 12 happy months with the Rolex Submariner ref. 116610LV – better known as ‘The Hulk’. Here’s my on-the-wrist review that’s been a year in the making. Swiping the debit card on this purchase wasn’t an easy decision. Being someone constantly surrounded by watches, I was more than aware of the endless list of great options within this price bracket. Now, don’t get me wrong, there were some very big temptations along the way, but a Rolex was something I’d been working towards for a little while, and just over a year ago, the time was right. Wearability has always been my number one criteria when purchasing a watch, so for me, a Submariner felt like the right choice. It ticked all the usual boxes in terms of functionality – but there was a specific reference that I’d been heavily flirting with. As much as I love the traditional black bezel Submariner, when put side-by-side with the green, it felt a little too safe for my liking. The green Sub, on the other hand, is one of the most ‘daring’ designs released by Rolex in their current collection, and of course…
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