The Versatile Reverso: A Closer Look At Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Icon
Who could have ever thought that when Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced the Reverso in 1931 it would become such an intricate part of watch making history? It
Review: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1P Platinum 40th Anniversary Edition
Patek Philippe celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the Nautilus with the release of two new Nautilus watches: the Nautilus 5711/1P and the Nautilus 5976/1G 40th Anniversary Editions. Both received mixed reactions from collectors, ranging from “ugly anniversary blurb on the dial”, to “too huge case for a…
Hands-On: The Ulysse Nardin Classic Sonata, A Self-Winding Alarm Watch With A Cathedral Gong (And More)
The Ulysse Nardin Sonata is a watch with an alarm complication, but it’s different from any other alarm wristwatch we’ve ever seen – and it looks the part. The styling for the Sonata has always been polarizing, but the new version is by far the most restrained version of this watch so far, and its less flashy appearance, its ease of use, and its technical sophistication make it one of the most interesting alarm watches out there.
Plan B Edmonton Watch
What if we told you that you can get a quality wristwatch with a remarkable design and interesting story behind it for a reasonable price? Our Plan B Edmonton timepieces can deliver all of the above.
Up Close with the Zeitwinkel 082° Émail Grand Feu – Illustrating Quiet Quality
The 082° émail grand feu is Zeitwinkel’s first wristwatch with a fired enamel dial, but it retains all the key elements that distinguish the brand’s watches, including the wonderfully constructed in-house movement. Like all of Zeitwinkel’s other watches, the 082° émail grand feu is named after an angle, a nod to the company name, which means “time angle” in […]
Counting Down To SalonQP 2016, the London Watch Exhibition, 3 – 5 November 2016
In just a few short days, SalonQP 2016 will get underway at the Saatchi Gallery, London. From its humble beginnings, SalonQP has grown to be a must-visit annual watch event for collectors and enthusiasts alike from around Europe and even the world. This year promises to be no different, featuring new product launches, special exhibitions and, of course, the opportunity to get hands on with some really exceptional watches.
Preview of Geneva November 2016 Auctions: ANTIQUORUM GENEVA
Sacha Davidoff Reports On The November 2016 Watch Auctions Antiquorum is still the only major auction house which exclusively focuses on timepieces. Antiquorum Geneva & Hong Kong belong to FIDES, a private equity firm based in Zurich, and are separate from Antiquorum New York, which is no longer in the same group. With Julien Schaerer, […]
Formex DS 2100
In the second edition of Formex Watch of the Week, we bring you the DS 2100. This technical diver timepiece with a dynamic allure, combines the essentials of design, quality and robustness. Like all Formex models, it features the patented suspension system. Check it out here. Complementing their collection of motor sports themed timepieces, Formex […]
Christopher Ward C8 Power Reserve Chronometer Watch Review
Debuted on aBlogtoWatch not too long ago, I now get to review the first “re-branded” Christopher Ward watch that I really like. Based on the dashboard instrument clock of some historic British military planes, the Christopher Ward C8 Power Reserve Chronometer combines a cool modern design with an impressive movement and, as is typical of the UK-based brand, a lot of value for the money.
GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review
At their packed Baselworld press conference Seiko announced that 2016 was to be the year of their middle-tier Presage collection. The lion’s share of attention has been on the truly excellent limited edition Presage Chronograph, but there’s a lot to love in the rest of the collection too. Presage honours the spirit of fine mechanical watchmaking that Seiko is well known for, but at a price point that’s far from prohibitive. Take for example the good looking three-hander that is the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 – not only do you get a quite handsome dress watch (with such a catchy name!), you get all the advantages of Seiko’s ‘Trimatic’ technology. This comprises of the magic lever (for efficient winding), Spron alloy (for stronger and longer lasting springs) and Dia-Shock (Seiko’s shock resistance technology). The watches in the Presage collection are a cut above Seiko’s popularly priced mechanicals in terms of movement quality and finishing, but the pricing, as you can see, is still highly competitive. Seiko Presage SPB039J1 Australian pricing Seiko Presage SPB039J1, in steel on leather, $1250.
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