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Revolution
Last week, members of the press and a handful of prominent bloggers were invited to a preview of Omega’s latest collection over dinner. President of The Swatch Group (South East Asia), David Ponzo shared with us an overview of their newest watches. The highlight of the evening was the Speedmaster “Dark Side Of The Moon” […]
Revolution
Unveiling the Ulysse Nardin latest novelties and key developments showcased at the Baselworld 2013watch fair. This year proves to be an exciting one for the independent watch brand as it presented 5 new in-house movements in the following timepieces: Skeleton Tourbillon, Stranger – Musical Watch, Marine Chronograph Manufacture, Jade and Freak. Combining watchmaking savoir-faire with breakthrough innovations, the marque […]
Revolution
JAKARTA, 30 May 2013 – A leader and a pioneer – Hublot, leading Swiss luxury watch manufacturer sets yet another series of firsts with their premiere event in Indonesia. To kick things off with a Big Bang, Hublot presented a spectacle of their stunning new collection to the Indonesian audience at a private event held at The Foundry, […]
Revolution
Revolution
There’s no doubt that one of the most anticipated launches at BaselWorld come from Patek Philippe and seirous connoisseurs the world over watch with bated breath to see what this most haute of haute de gamme manufacturers will show. There is a certain dignity in the way in which Patek Philippe generally avoids the presentation of “novelties,” that are merely […]
Revolution
There are few grande complications greater in technical difficulty to the minute repeater and the ultra-thin movement may also be considered a complication in its own right. This “latest embodiment of virtuosity” while a bombastic turn of marketing-speak for Piaget is an accurate description of their SIHH 2013 offering. For me, the Piaget Emperador Ultra-Thin […]
Revolution
The enduring quest for horological excellence and drive for continued innovation have led to Jaeger-LeCoultre amassing some 400 patents and 1,242 calibres today. Here, on the eve of SIHH 2013, we present the “Hommage a Antoine LeCoultre” collection. Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Cylindrique The timepiece is armed with a cantilevered tourbillon and when combined with […]
Revolution
With all that he’s achieved on the movement front: the world’s lightest mechanical watch movements (tourbillons, no less, created with I-beam aluminum-lithium bridges), the first carbon-nanofiber and titanium baseplates, the first movement designed after the steel trellis frame of a Ducati motorcycle, the first movement with an orthorhombic-titanium-aluminide baseplate, inspired by the honeycomb inner structure […]
Deployant
The Hamilton Watch Company is one with an illustrious history. Founded in Lancaster, Pensylvania in the US in 1892, nearly 120 years ago, it stood right at the forefront of high precision watchmaking. They focussed in those days principally in the production of railroad watches. Pocket watches which often with two timezones though sometimes onlyRead More
Monochrome
Nope, your eyes are not deceiving you. Although it’s not called the Lamborghini Gallardo anymore, this is very much based on the car that saved the fabled Italian carmaker from extinction. Sounds a bit dramatic, but following a number of rather troublesome years through the 1990s and Audi’s buyout in 1998, the Gallardo needed to […]
Monochrome
A young indie brand from Singapore, Horologically Unique is the project of a watch enthusiast who started an account on Instagram named @horologically_unique, and while originally wanting to sell part of his collection, he quickly changed his mind and decided to create watches the way he wanted them to be. The first project, the Horologically […]
Fratello
If you’ve been around since 1737, you know who you are. Favre Leuba disappeared from the watch scene in 1985 but reappeared in 2024. All that insight and knowledge didn’t disappear from the world’s second-oldest watch brand during its 39-year absence. The new, resurrected Favre Leuba acts self-assuredly, leading to reinterpreted classics such as the […] Visit Hands-On With The Favre Leuba Chief Skeleton: Nothing To Hide And Proud Of It to read the full article.
WatchAdvice
The forest green dial makes a striking first impression, but the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGH033 has more to offer. Refined finishing, high-beat mechanics, and comfortable proportions make its appeal extend well beyond its looks. What We Love: Rich forest green dial with intricate birch texture. Architectural case design with beautifully contrasting finishes. Comfortable fit with useful tool-free micro-adjustment. What We Don’t: Bracelet design could have a more distinctive identity. Would welcome an additional strap option. Case thickness may limit clearance beneath tighter cuffs. Overall Rating: 9/10 Value for Money: 9.25/10 Wearability: 9/10 Design: 8.75/10 Build Quality: 9/10 Like many avid watch enthusiasts, I hold Grand Seiko in high regard. They bring so many different elements to the table that make watchmaking not only enjoyable for us collectors and enthusiasts, but also make us appreciate the extensive craftsmanship that goes on behind the scenes. This, as I’m sure you may have noticed, is a common approach within Japanese watchmaking. Being a long-time fan of Seiko as well, I see very similar DNA in the two brands, and rightly so, as Grand Seiko was born to offer a more luxurious and higher-end calibre of watchmaking, building on Seiko’s origins. The identity of Grand Seiko’s Evolution 9 collections started with the brand’s SLGH002 released in 2020. What really grabs my attention with Grand Seiko is their attention to detail, craftsmanship, and how...
Hodinkee
Just 18 mph. The pace of a pygmy hippopotamus at full chat, a sidewinder snake late for a meeting, a badger sprinting for the bus or, apparently, a Tyrannosaurus Rex in pursuit of a YJ Jeep Wrangler. That's how fast, or rather slow, I'm trying to drive down this narrow lane in the heat of competition. Yet, as the little red Alfa Romeo meticulously meanders its way through a calm corner of Cotswolds countryside, a drop of blood trickling along a grey artery between yellow sun-baked wheat fields, there is real tension inside the car. It might not be fast and furious, but this is not slow and soporific either. The concentration is palpable in the cabin. Sweat is forming on brows, and it's only partly because of a lack of air conditioning. In the navigator's seat is Matt Dereve (@SoulSpec), who is doing a valiant job of juggling directional diagrams, distances, and a stopwatch, while I try to heed his instructions and match them to the needle on the Veglia dial. This is genuinely tricky and, what's more, it's Matt's first ever rally. There's also a podium place on the line. Welcome to the HERO-ERA Rally for the Ages; a rather brilliant first rung on the historic motorsport ladder… Browsing a rack of greeting cards in a local shop the other day, I picked up one that said something along the lines of: 'Money can't buy you happiness. But it can get you a 288 GTO and a 3970, which is close enough for me' Droll (and, like I say, the wording may have differed a smidgen), but I thi...
Worn & Wound
Here’s a confession most of us won’t make out loud: we likely check our phones more than we check our watches. A text lands, a calendar alert chirps, and suddenly the thing that’s supposed to keep us connected is dictating how we spend our time. G-SHOCK built its name on watches that do more. More […]
Hodinkee
Watches for ELA, a charity auction benefiting ELA International, will take place as part of the Christie’s Rare Watches sale in Geneva on Monday, November 9. The sale comprises 21 lots, all unique or one-of-a-kind pieces from a range of brands and independent watchmakers. ELA International brings together seven ELA associations across Europe (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, and Switzerland) and has been fighting leukodystrophies since the 1990s. These rare, severe genetic neurodegenerative diseases attack the central nervous system, causing profound disability and early death in both children and adults. Proceeds will fund medical research and support affected patients and families. The first charity watch sale, held at Christie’s in 2024, raised close to $1 million. We got a closer look at the watches in Geneva this week, and below are our picks of the top lots, with all proceeds going to a worthy cause. Zinédine Zidane's Cartier Pasha (Estimate CHF 10,000 - CHF 20,000) Zinédine Zidane and his Cariter Pasha. Photo credit: Alex Teuscher One of France's greatest footballers (soccer for those in North America), Zinédine Zidane is now the manager of the French National team. But when he was a young player, and early in his career at French league club FC Girondins de Bordeaux, he bought his first proper watch. The one he chose, more than 35 years ago, was a Cartier Pasha. It's a design that pushed boundaries for the French jewelry powerhouse at the ...
Monochrome
Come to think of it, there aren’t many watches that are read like a Klokers. The brand has replaced hands with stacked discs and a single line of reading. A slide-ruler-inspired take on time display that was accessibly priced (every Klokers made between 2015 and 2025 ran on quartz) and earned a loyal following, but […]
Worn & Wound
I won’t pretend I’m the poster child for an active, outdoorsy lifestyle. I’m definitely what some would call a “ball sport” person, and if there aren’t team colors and regional rivalries, I am unlikely to participate. My mom, though, is an avid paddleboarder and hiker, so when I am presented with watches like those from the new Praesidus Montar collection, I try to keep her and her fellow outdoorspeople in mind. Founded in 2019 and inspired by veterans and service members, Praesidus (which means “protector” in Latin) have filled out their lineup with rugged styling and function-first practicality. The new Montar collection doesn’t deviate from that goal, but elevates the sport-factor to new levels by appealing to recreational outdoor enthusiasts rather than taking the more action-oriented military approach. Two models are available: the Ranger Ana-Digi and GMT. The Ana-Digi takes a go at the ever-popular, eponymous format, combining a rotating compass bezel, digital time and date display, and standard 12-hour indices and hands to appeal to the outdoor crowd. The styling isn’t too far off from popular G-SHOCKs, though Praesidus adds their own spin with prominent bezel markings and indicators, which illuminate along with the hands. The stainless steel case and bezel are a matte black, with the watch measuring in at 44mm in diameter, making it by no means a dainty piece. Alarm and stopwatch functions are par for the course, and the sapphire-coated mine...
Time+Tide
The Trafford Daytripper Violet Crown captures Austin's colourful sunsets with an insane gradient dial, limited to just 200 pieces
Monochrome
French brand Briston has built quite a nice little family around its Clubmaster Legend collection. These are accessible sporty-chic watches housed in cushion-shaped cases. Earlier this year, Briston dropped two new versions of the Clubmaster Legend Diver with cool wave-textured dials. These came after the brand had presented new time-only references, including open-heart models. The […]
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Fratello
Last month, we introduced you to the new updates in the Breguet Marine collection (find them here). Meanwhile, we’ve had the opportunity to go hands-on with six of them. The three-handers (5517) and the flyback chronographs (5527) are available in titanium, 18K rose gold, and 18K white gold. This video is blocked because you did […] Visit [Video] Hands-On With The New Breguet Marine Collection to read the full article.
Monochrome
In today’s fast-paced, always-online world, there’s less direct need to travel the globe, fast. We can reach someone at the other end of the world at the push of a button if needed. There was a time, however, that for some it mattered if they could get from London to New York in under 4 […]
Monochrome
As most of you might remember, Breguet celebrated its 250th anniversary last year, and did so by releasing rather spectacular watches, from the ultra-elegant 7235, to the compact 38mm Type XX or the Experimentale 1, the range-topping model with its 10Hz high-frequency tourbillon and its constant force magnetic escapement. But the watch that started the […]
Fratello
In 2025, Breguet entered the GPHG with its first 250th-anniversary model, the Classique Souscription in Breguet gold, a rose gold alloy. The watch won the “Aiguille d’Or” grand prize, and now, Breguet introduces another version in platinum. A platinum Breguet Classique Souscription This year, one day before the new GPHG finale takes place in Geneva, […] Visit Introducing: The Breguet Classique Souscription In Platinum to read the full article.
Fratello
Many people probably start their watch collection with a Nomos. It’s the typical watch you’d gift to a recent graduate or a relatively affordable, great-looking option to get yourself into this hobby. I’ve also had Nomos on my radar ever since I began getting into watches more seriously. But for one reason or another, I […] Visit Why I Finally Bought A Nomos: The Tangente Neomatik Platinum Gray to read the full article.
Quill & Pad
The experience of handling serious independent watchmaking usually begins before you even fasten the strap. You pick up the case, register the weight of the steel, and tilt it toward the light to check the angle of the hand-made bevels.
Worn & Wound
As decades march on, no conflict has captured and maintained as much attention globally as World War II. Sure, that sounds like a dry opening statement for an AP History exam, but it’s hard to deny the pervasive influence of WWII on world culture, national identity, and yes, even horology. Eighty years on, we keep making movies about the conflict, keeping the 1940s and its aesthetic surprisingly prime in the cultural zeitgeist. Jimmy is one of those movies, due in theaters in November, and featuring a smattering of real Bulova timepieces from the period, courtesy of the brand’s museum. In celebration of the iconic Type A-11 watch that Bulova provided to the United States military starting in 1942, a re-release called the Jimmy A-11 Hack is ready for deployment. I have long been a fan of mil-spec field watches, though not because I am some sort of military history buff or avid outdoor enthusiast. No, the main appeal for me—and I think for many folks, especially non-watch nerds—is the simplicity. No date window, no chronograph subdials, no functions other than the absolutely vital. It’s kind of refreshing in 2026 to wear a purpose-built piece of machinery that does one thing very, very well, and a classic field watch is the epitome of that catharsis. Of course, hacking seconds is one of the most historically important features of a proper WWII-era design, allowing for soldiers to sync their watches to time operations, but for the average horology enjoyer of today...
Monochrome
Founded in 1948 by Henry-Louis Belmont in Morteau, France, Yema made a name for itself as a producer of ultra-reliable purpose-built tool watches. Its iconic 1963 Superman watch, for example, was a heavy-duty instrument watch for professional divers, while the Flygraf chronograph was geared for pilots. Under Ambre France since 2009, Yema’s mission is to […]
Time+Tide
Yema unveils its first manufacture moonphase with the Senans Grande Lune featuring a sculpted luminous Moon, micro-rotor and slim 38.5mm case.
Hodinkee
The business incubator is coming to the watch bench with Ateliers Associés, a new venture promising business support, infrastructure, industry know-how, and contacts for independent watchmakers and young brands. The incubator is the brainchild of industry veterans William Massena of Massena LAB and Louis Westphalen-Lemaitre, a former Hodinkee staffer and most recently responsible for brand development and marketing at LVMH's Gérald Genta and Daniel Roth revivals. William Massena Business incubators, which provide capital, office and manufacturing facilities as well as corporate services and guidance to start-ups in return for a stake in the young companies they back, have been around for more than half a century. They have thrived in the technology, specialized manufacturing, and biotech sectors by backing innovative ideas and business plans. There have also been high-profile failures, particularly in the so-called dot.com era of the late 1990s and early 2000s, as a surge of internet startups joined with tech incubators to raise capital only to collapse in short order. Now, as interest in independent watchmakers grows into an increasingly significant part of the watch industry, with scores of young watchmakers seeking to produce their own projects, Massena and Westphalen-Lemaitre are betting the incubator concept can be applied to horology, with hopes of building the next generation of independent watchmaking businesses and brands. Louis Westphalen-Lemaitre.Photo c...
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