Divide and conquer: The 10 best sector dials

Among the more distinguished watch design languages was the Art Deco period, birthing iconic designs such as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and  Cartier Tank, alongside lesser-known but clearly of-the-period pieces akin to the slant-dialled Vacheron Constantin 1921. This period was not just one of refinement and apparent squaring-off in case design, it also ushered in the … Continued

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3 years ago

All the heavy hitters from Chopard’s 2023 collection

Chopard are capable of excellence in every field, from the loftiest of complicated haute horology to the most casual of sports watches. Whatever style they cover, there’s always going to be something unique about each watch with the Swiss jeweller’s unmistakable identity. Their releases at 2023’s Watches & Wonders pretty much cover that assessment, with … Continued

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3 years ago

Can you ever really retire from being a watch collector or enthusiast?

As I always say, I was a watch enthusiast long before I was a watch journalist. I will always first and foremost be a watch geek. So, I am no stranger to collecting watches, exploring forums, and consuming watch media. During a routine scrolling through my social media feed earlier this month, a post in … Continued

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3 years ago

The light-hearted magic of the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Blue Sapphire

Hublot dominate the sapphire-case game to the extent that other brands barely even attempt to match them. Previous years have seen the Big Bang in orange, pink, yellow, green, and even wine red, with no signs of the momentum slowing down. It has proven Hublot’s humility in approaching something as high-end as a tourbillon watch … Continued

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3 years ago

The Petrolhead Corner – V4 Motorcycles that Beat to Their Own Drum

Despite increasingly strict regulations like EURO 5 emissions and decibel limits, we’re in a golden age of motorcycles. 200+ horsepower engines are no longer uncommon in bikes that an average Joe can buy, which was unthinkable until the last decade or so. Technology, engineering innovation and a bit of sorcery have allowed motorcycles to evolve […]

3 years ago

Maurice Lacroix presents the new Pontos S Diver in proper Mediterranean fashion

Maurice Lacroix releases a new version of the Pontos S Diver after discontinuing the 2013 model Three dial colourways available: Grained Black, Lacquered White & grained Deep Blue This new version is thinner, smaller and more refined, making it more versatile than before Maurice Lacroix just released their new Pontos S Diver in the best … Continued

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3 years ago

The 10 best lume dial watches

The formula is simple. Lume is cool, so that must mean the more lume, the better. Rather than pointing out any potential flaws in my logic, here’s a roundup of full-lume dial watches, covering different styles and price points. A brief history of luminous watch dials Murphy’s Law states, “A man with one watch knows … Continued

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3 years ago