Hands-on – The Sporty-Chic Grand Seiko Omiwatari SBGY013 Spring Drive

The recent release of the Grand Seiko “Omiwatari” SBGY013 Spring Drive, with its new dial colour and nine-link steel bracelet, is bound to confirm the leading position of this “Pathway of Gods” dial-design-inspired edition as a fan favourite. Until recently, the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection reference SBGA211, a.k.a “Snowflake”, was the watch fans of the […]

3 years ago

Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”

Charity auctions can often be some of the watch world’s most exciting events, as brands stretch their creativity for one-off watches that are instantly collectible. Audemars Piguet certainly delivered at the La Cuvée One Drop 2022 event with their Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph “One Drop” raising US$1.1m. Hosted in Las Vegas, the proceeds go towards … Continued

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3 years ago

Enough Birch: The Grand Seiko SLGH019 proves there is far more dial-ground to cover in Evolution 9

Evolution 9 was born to usher in a new era and tier of Grand Seiko watchmaking. It brought forth their most faceted case yet, with the most alternating hairline-brushed and Zaratsu distortion-free, mirror-polished surfaces. There were broader and sportier hands and indices, plus notably next-gen movements like the high-beat 9SA5 calibre. But while we have … Continued

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3 years ago

Introducing – The New Edox Delfin Mecano Automatic

Throughout its history, the Edox “dolphins” have changed appearances several times but remained faithful to the core principle of robustness and reliability. Over sixty years ago, Edox introduced the first Delfin diving watch with a reinforced caseback and screw-down crown with “Double O Ring” sealing technology. It was perhaps the world’s most efficient system to […]

3 years ago

MICRO MONDAYS: The Varon Chiri Blazer is a dressy everyday watch for a remarkable price

It’s no secret that microbrands can often provide incredible watches for the money, but that doesn’t mean that they can get away with putting no effort in. Slapping together a list of specifications at a low price point might seem like the key to Kickstarter success, but it takes a lot of planning, intuition, and … Continued

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3 years ago