A lot has been written about neo-vintage dress watches. It certainly makes sense – in the 1980s and 1990s, many watch manufactures embarked on a journey to relearn and rediscover the art and science of the complicated wristwatch. These watches were generally slim, cased in precious metals, and elegant. In looking at this segment of […]
With five examples appearing at auction this fall, it’s never been a better time to take a deep dive on my favorite Rolex reference ever.
And arrives with several of Hermès’ most unique and innovative timepieces in tow.
While it’s not something that looks like it came from 1947, AVI-8’s homage to Chuck Yeager and Glamorous Glennis is full of neat touches.
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Riding the SCUBA diving’s rising wave, Le Forban Sécurité Mer seized the opportunity, presenting its inaugural dive watches in 1969. Also responding to the French Navy’s call for reliable and rugged tool watches tailored to the daily rigours of divers and maritime professionals, the Paris-based company delved into the task with a relentless focus on […]
After releases inspired by a popular fizzy drink and a flying mammal superhero, Timex and seconde/seconde/ return with two new episodes.
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Awake Concept is a French brand with sustainability at its core. Its no-nonsense design now comes in a full-black version developed for the French CCT FS Special Forces. Created in 2007 and based in Pau, the Compagnie de Commandement et de Transmissions des Forces Spéciales has a mission to provide the leaders of a special […]
Ever since 2004, the Germand brand of MeisterSinger has made it a habit of presenting annual special editions geared towards the Dutch market. This line of so-called NL Editions has not only captured the hearts of the Dutch but is actually quite popular outside of our small country as well. However, since production volumes are […]
Earlier this week, after much conversation on horological social media, Only Watch announced that their biennial charity auction, which would have been held next month, has been postponed. The full press release from Only Watch on the postponement can be found here, but a key snippet of the announcement was: “A few days before the auction, … Continued
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Inspired by vintage dive watches, Alpina outfits the Alpiner Extreme with a fauxtinaed Cali layout.
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