Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde SW Lady: Fresh And Sporty

To me, the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde line constitutes one of the most classic-looking timepieces around. So imagine my surprise to learn that the Grande Seconde is now being introduced in a sporty “SW” version for women. What do I think of this 41 mm watch? Read on to find out.

8 years ago

EXCLUSIVE – Hands-on with the MB&F HM8 Can-Am, a new take on the driver’s watch (with Live Photos)

The MB&F Horological Machine 8 (HM8) is here. It’s become something of a ritual. With the highly-anticipated presentation of the brand’s latest creation, MB&F enthusiasts are getting their fix today. The Horological Machine 8 “Can-Am” is infused with the passion for supercars and 1970s design of Max Büsser: rev up your engines and meet the latest wristwatch from his creative Horological Lab.

8 years ago

Introducing: The MB&F HM8, Another Automotive-Inspired Design From The Horological Mad Scientists

It’s that time of year again, folks: new Horological Machine time. Every fall, followers of modern haute horlogerie gather around their computers, hoping to see the latest creation from Max Büsser and his highly creative friends. This year we’ve got Horological Machine No. 8 (HM8 for short), an aggressive watch with styling and architecture taken from Can-Am auto racing. It uses a discs-and-prisms display, has hand-polished roll bars, and a visible movement that references a fan favorite from the archives. Click through for all the details.

8 years ago

MB&F HM8 Can-Am Watch

As a leader in controversial, avant-garde Swiss haute horology, MB&F has set the bar high for shocking wrist-art releases. So a new Horological Machine from MB&F is always kind of an “event” in the watch world, and today we greet the MB&F HM8.

8 years ago

Hands-On with the TACS Vintage Lens Automatic, a Quirky, Rangefinder-Inspired Wristwatch

A maker of unusually styled quartz watches that cost under US$200, TACS is the brainchild of Japanese designer Yoshiaki Motegi. TACS’ latest is a modest step up the price spectrum, the Vintage Lens Automatic. Priced at just over US$400, the Vintage Lens Automatic is a chunky wristwatch modelled on a rangefinder camera – fitted with an impressive […]

8 years ago

Hands-On with the TACS Vintage Lens Automatic

A maker of unusually styled quartz watches that cost under US$200, TACS is the brainchild of Japanese designer Yoshiaki Motegi. TACS’ latest is a modest step up the price spectrum, the Vintage Lens Automatic. Priced at just over US$400, the Vintage Lens Automatic is a chunky wristwatch modelled on a rangefinder camera – fitted with an impressive […]

8 years ago