Results for Watch Crown Types

Michael Phelps - The Final Farewell

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Luxurious Tool Watch for Any Occasion, from Our Archives

In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we look at six versatile daily beaters that can be classified as a luxurious tool watch.

Peering into the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon

Spotlight on the 1999 PAM 36B Marina Militare

In the Land of the Rising Sun

5 Ways Aurel Bacs Has Changed How You Think About Watches

State of Shock

News: IWC launches SKYWRITER

News: IWC launches SKYWRITER. An fun and innovative online program to virtually skywrite messages for social media. URL within.

Fredrique Constant Group to be acquired by Citizen Watches

Review: Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time

New product announcement and full review of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time with hands-on analysis, comparisons and live photographs.

Unveiling the Métiers d’Art Elégance Sartoriale Collection

Affordable Swiss Luxury

Swiss Watchmakers put their best into creating timepieces of excellent quality and value   A Matter of Perception Though Switzerland is often seen as a bastion of luxury watchmaking, with premium brands producing timepieces that cost as much, if not more, than automobiles, that is not to say that there is a dearth of affordable […]

New Release: Kees Engelbarts Platinum Tsuba Watch, Piece Unique

Introducing the new Kees Engelbarts Platinum Tsuba Watch, Piece Unique.

A Visit to Vacheron Constantin

The oldest continuously operating house of haute horlogerie in the world has all the old-school, high-touch craftsmanship you’d expect - with some surprising new tricks up its sleeve.   Visiting any watch manufacturer is an education. So it was with both eager anticipation and a touch of anxiety that I accepted an invitation from Vacheron […]

Introducing: H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Small Seconds Bryan Ferry

If you had lived in through the 70s and the 80s, then the name Bryan Ferry would have certainly rang a bell. The former front-man of Roxy Music is a wonderful gentleman with a great taste in sartorial, and he is an idol of many with his irresistible charms and “cool” image. Oh, and of course, for his wonderful songs as well.  So, howRead More

Review: 1815 200th Anniversary F. A. Lange Honey Gold

Review and analysis of the Lange 1815 200th Anniversary F. A. Lange in honey colored gold. With historical comparisons and commentary. Original photographs and price.

Review: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Savoirs Enluminés

Review with original photographs and hands-on commentary on the Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Savoirs Enluminés exceptional pieces: Caper, Vultures, Altion.

Watches and Wonders 2015: IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Day & Date, Automatic Moon Phase 37, and Automatic 37

An introduction to the all new IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Day & Date, Automatic Moon Phase 37, and Automatic 37, as seen in Watches and Wonders 2015.

Review: Oris Force Recon GMT Diver

Full review with hands-on and live photographs of the Oris Force Recon GMT a collaboration with the USMC.

Only Watch 2015: Christophe Claret Espoir & Paix

The Christophe Claret Espoir & Paix a piece unique for the 2015 edition of the Only Watch Charity Auction, featuring a green mirascope in the centre.

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Fathers’ Day Gift from Our Archives

A short recommendation guide to purchase Fathers' Day gift, with pieces from Breguet, Longines, Bremont, Vulcain, Montblanc, and Jaeger LeCoultre.

Baselworld 2015: Tudor North Flag with Price and Specs

Tudor North Flag

Review of the Jaeger LeCoultre Duomètre Sphérotourbillon Moon: hands-on with live photographs

Jaeger LeCoultre Duomètre Sphérotourbillon Moon

Frederique Constant Enters A Brave New World with the Horological Smartwatch

Truth be told, when watch journalists such as myself were told about a new big launch that was coming up by Frederique Constant, I was interested, being a fan of the brand. Yet, when I was told that it would be a Smartwatch, I started to become very curious. What would it look like I […]

Celebrating The Year Of The Goat With Arnold & Son

Who would knew that one day Chinese New Year would be an event looked forward to by watch collectors and connoisseurs world wide, myself included? This day of celebration not only includes the important dinner with family, but also a wide variety of new watches dedicated to the zodiac sign of the year ahead. And […]

Audemars Piguet Diver comparison

Audemars Piguet’s offshore series have been a huge marketing success for the brand. While some condemn its watches as gimmicky and merely fashionable, a massive fan base and following of the offshore series have catapulted Audemars Piguet from a once classic brand to near cult status. Following the success of Gerald Genta’s A-series Jumbo, the Royal OakRead More

Review of Miss Golden Bridge by Corum: A Collector’s View

Review of Miss Golden Bridge by Corum: A Collector's View

SIHH 2015: IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Mystère Rétrograde

The IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Mystère Rétrograde combines the magic of a floating tourbillon with the logic of a date hand that reverts to its starting position and the power of a 7-day in-house calibre.

Review of Ludovic Ballouard Half Time Chinese with Specs and Price

“Wow” was the first thing that came into our minds when we first saw the Ludovic Ballouard Upside Down a few years back. The Upside Down was nice, albeit its brilliant touches were rather subtle. Two years after Upside Down’s inception, the folks produced the Half Time. This one is a little wee bit moreRead More

The Collector’s View: My first SIHH - a horological adventure

Collector and Deployant Friend Joe Koh has an adventure as he goes for his first SIHH trip. Read his humourous account here.