The new Norqain Wild One has Jean-Claude Biver’s fingerprints all over it

When it was first announced that Jean-Claude Biver was joining Norqain as an advisor to the board, many wondered whether the position was merely ceremonial or if he’d make a genuine impact. During my conversation with Norqain CEO Ben Küffer on the matter back in June, he insisted that JCB was not simply lending his … Continued

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3 years ago

Five reasons to buy the new issue of NOW, the Time+Tide watch buying guide

Sometimes you need to cut through the clutter. That’s the reason we assemble Time+Tide’s NOW magazine, a watch buying guide that curates the top watch releases of the year so far (207 of the blighters to be precise).  But that’s not all. We’ve also assembled a wildly entertaining assortment of some of the best watch writing … Continued

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3 years ago

Hands-on – The H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Tourbillon Bucherer BLUE

Presented in 2020, the Streamliner was an instant hit for H. Moser & Cie.  This luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet stands out with a fluid, smooth design and a personality that did not try to emulate the icons of the category. Until very recently the model had been available with three different movements: […]

3 years ago

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Going wild with Norqain and reimagining a ’60s classic with Rado…

This week, both Luke and I made the journey to Switzerland to get hands-on with some exciting, new releases. With a case shaped like a flying saucer, the Rado DiaStar Original always wore its 1960s heritage very conspicuously indeed. Made from tungsten carbide, the DiaStar ushered in a new era of material experimentation in the … Continued

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3 years ago

The less-is-more appeal of 10 minimalist watches

I first encountered the term “minimalist” at the tender age of 10, trying to figure out why anyone would enjoy staring at a wonky, red square on a white canvas at the opening night of Zagreb’s Museum of Contemporary Art. Still, I found myself strangely drawn to the painting. It seemed like art critics of … Continued

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3 years ago