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Yema’s New Automatic Dress Watch Has a Clever Moon Phase Surprise
Yema introduces the Senans Grande Lune, featuring an oversized luminous moon phase and vintage-inspired styling.
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Seiko Astron GPS Solar SAST001: My Least Worn Watch And Why I Still Own It
I was one year old when Seiko introduced the world’s first quartz watch, the Quartz Astron. Needless to say, it didn’t make much of an impression on me. However, when the Japanese powerhouse launched the Astron GPS Solar in 2012, I was old enough to appreciate its significance. It was the world’s first GPS solar […] Visit Seiko Astron GPS Solar SAST001: My Least Worn Watch And Why I Still Own It to read the full article.
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Breguet’s Classique Souscription Returns in Platinum
The Breguet Classique Souscription 2026 is a platinum follow up to the brand’s biggest hit from its 250th anniversary year. Referencing the same 1797 pocket watch as its Breguet gold predecessor, the single-handed Souscription is faithful to the source material inside as well as out, with a movement layout that would be instantly familiar to the brand’s founder. Initial thoughts Today it is common practice for independent watchmakers to launch their brands with a limited-edition souscription series to fund startup costs, but Breguet’s Souscription honours the originator of the trend, right down to its one-handed dial. Last year’s debut was hailed as a success by collectors and critics alike, so it should come as little surprise that Breguet would be quick to follow it up. We didn’t have to wait long, as the brand has just unveiled the Souscription in platinum with navy blue, rather than black, petite feu enamel printing on its grand feu enamel dial. The brighter case and cooler palette offers a more contemporary feel, as opposed to the same watch in Breguet gold that felt like it had one foot in the 18th century. The case and dial are the only changes to what was already a great watch — one that celebrates not only the styling but also the movement architecture developed by Breguet himself. In my view, this was a key detail missing from the brand’s 20th-century output, and it wasn’t until the 2005 launch of the Tradition 7027 that Breguet dispensed with...
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Krayon Anywhere Magnolia - A New Métiers d’Art Edition
Krayon introduces the platinum Anywhere Magnolia, with a black onyx dial and hand-painted magnolia petals that indicate sunrise and sunset.
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Hands On: A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Bracelet and Diamonds
A. Lange & Söhne rarely does the unexpected, but it did so with the rebooted Datograph Perpetual paired with a platinum bracelet and diamond-set dial (ref. 410.136E). Though this is merely a facelift of a long established model, the new Datograph Perpetual is impressive and very Lange. The watch is substantial, almost massive, with the platinum bracelet, but the diamond markers are low key and almost invisible at a distance. At the same time, the makeover is not merely cosmetic as the bracelet is a modern construction rather than a remake of the brand’s first-generation bracelets made by a jeweller Wellendorf. Initial thoughts Even though none of its constituent elements are new, the Datograph Perpetual was a surprise. I did not expect Lange to revive this model with a bracelet and diamond indices. The combination isn’t creative but it is impressive; the watch looks and feels great. The basics of the Datograph Perpetual are familiar since it’s been in the catalogue for 20 years. Essentially a Datograph with a calendar upgrade. The chronograph portion is outstanding, and the date is exceptionally legible, but the rest of the perpetual calendar is a little hard to read and set. The diamonds are subtle and don’t change the look much at a distance. Only at arm’s length are the gemstones obvious. I find the diamond indices a little short, but I can live with them. The bracelet, however, changes the watch drastically. In the typical Lange style, the bracelet is not me...
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Vacheron Constantin Updates Its Retro-Look FiftySix Collection With Bolder Sectored Dials
The Vacheron Constantin FiftySix collection debuted in 2018 and has now been updated with a visual refresh for 2026.
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This Affordable Military Watch Looks Straight Out of an ’80s Action Movie
Praesidus takes a new approach to military-inspired watches with the Montar Ana-Digi, featuring oversized 1980s styling and a layered analog-digital display.
Fratello
Fratello On Air: A Closer Look At German Watch Brands
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss German watch brands, focusing on the sportier marques. There’s no doubt about it; this show is close to our hearts. Balazs lives in the Fatherland, and Mike spent twelve years there. Therefore, we’ve built an appreciation for these companies. This podcast player is […] Visit Fratello On Air: A Closer Look At German Watch Brands to read the full article.
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First Look - Angelier Launches on Kickstarter with an Accessible Calatrava-Styled Dress Watch
Angelier’s story began with a collector’s search for the ideal dress watch. Having owned and studied watches from the likes of Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and A. Lange & Söhne, founder Paul Angelier eventually decided to create the watch he could not find: a slim, understated piece inspired by the design language of the 1930s […]
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Orient’s Affordable Dress Watch Finally Fixes My Biggest Complaint
The new affordable Orient Bambino features a smaller 36mm case and a cleaner, date-free dial. But one detail still gives me pause.
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Vacheron Constantin’s Fiftysix in Shades of Grey
Vacheron Constantin has refreshed the Fiftysix Self-Winding and Fiftysix Complete Calendar with grey gradient dials and contrasting brushed and polished case finishes. The changes give the brand’s most accessible collection a stronger mid-century character, refreshing its distinctive case without altering the familiar movements inside. Initial thoughts There’s growing attention being paid to the K-shaped economy in the watch industry, as the spending power of wealthy collectors diverges from that of more price-conscious buyers. That hasn’t stopped Vacheron Constantin — a brand that has benefited from these market dynamics — from renewing its commitment to its more accessible offerings eight years after the debut of the Fiftysix. The appeal of these watches, however, begins with the design. For collectors who appreciate an interesting case, the Fiftysix offers considerably more than its apparently simple round form suggests, and the barrel-shaped silhouette and revised surface finishes are immediately appealing. Admirably, Vacheron Constantin has kept a lid on pricing, and the Fiftysix Self-Winding now costs US$14,300, compared with US$11,700 at launch. That’s a relatively restrained increase over eight years, and in fact represents a slight decrease in dollar terms after adjusting for inflation. Part of that accessibility comes from the economical cal. 1326, which is derived from the Cartier 1904 MC and does not carry the Geneva Seal. The choice of calibre has ...
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Albishorn’s Voisin Aérosport is a Time-Only Time Machine
The Albishorn Voisin Aérosport brings the brand’s imagined histories into a simpler format, pairing a layered sector dial with a slim case and hand-wound movement in a design inspired by the era of French automotive designer Gabriel Voisin. The brand’s first time-only watch retains the unusual crown position and asymmetric display of its chronographs, establishing a recognisable identity beyond the complications that defined its launch. Initial thoughts There are number of good reasons why so many watchmakers return to the Art Deco era, and specifically the sector dial format, for inspiration. For one thing, the inherent purposefulness in the instrument-like design has allowed it to transcend trends and fads. For another, it was also one of the styles en vogue during the early wristwatch era, so the design has become embedded in the cultural heritage of watchmaking. These attributes make it attractive subject matter for a brand like Albishorn that interprets historical motifs through a contemporary lens. The Voisin Aérosport is Albishorn’s first time-only model after a string of vintage-inspired monopusher chronographs, each taking after a specific historical inspiration, from the Swiss expeditions to Everest in 1952 to the regattas of Lac Léman. The watch derives much of its personality from its bi-level seconds scale, legible thanks to the two ends of the asymmetrical seconds hand that count off the first and second halves of each minute in sequence. The format...
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MB&F; LM101 Gabriel Colliard: Three Jungle Scenes in Cloisonné Enamel on Platinum
MB&F; hands the LM101 to independent enamellist Gabriel Colliard, and the result is one of the most visually striking dials the brand has ever put under sapphire crystal
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Introducing - MB&F; Releases a Trilogy of LM101s Transformed by Gabriel Colliard into Enamel Jungles
Imagine an enameller offered the chance to display his work on a watch dial, only to find the canvas already bears a 3D landscape of its own. For independent artist and enameller Gabriel Colliard, the LM101’s suspended balance wheel, sculptural bridges and off-centred displays posed an unusual compositional challenge. However, in an exceptional demonstration of […]
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MB&F; Taps Cloisonné Artist Gabriel Colliard for LM101
MB&F; has introduced the LM101 Gabriel Colliard, featuring cloisonné enamel dials by the independent enamellist. Offered in three jungle-themed designs limited to eight pieces each, the new editions bring vivid colour to the familiar LM101 while extending the collection’s role as a platform for individual artists. Initial thoughts MB&F;’s decision to commission Gabriel Colliard has echoes of Philippe Stern’s support for enamel artists like Suzanne Rohr when commercial demand for enamel art was weak. Demand is no longer weak, but a collaboration with MB&F; would be a big break for almost any artist. A painter by training, Mr Colliard studied fine arts in Argentina before moving to Switzerland, eventually training in enamelling in Limoges, and working for Patek Philippe before establishing his independent atelier. Gabriel Colliard. Image — MB&F; As for MB&F;, the Legacy Machine collection is emerging as something of a platform for artists, notably engraver Eddy Jaquet, who decorated editions of the LM Split Escapement in 2020 and 2024. The tropical scenes created by Mr Colliard are original, as were Mr Jaquet’s engravings, but the jungle motifs belong to the tradition of mid-century cloisonné dials supplied by the likes of Stern Frères to brands including Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Omega. Though apparently arbitrary subject matter for a watch dial, tropical locales rank among nature’s most colourful landscapes, making them well suited to demonstrating the chromatic...
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Omega Seamaster vs Timex Deepwater: A $6,300 vs $270 Dive Watch Comparison
Find out how the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M and Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 compare in movement performance, build quality, bezel action, and everyday value.
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Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Iceberg: Cool And Concealed
When a watchmaker invests the time, capital, and artistry into building a tourbillon, the temptation to proudly display it on the dial is almost insurmountable. Yet, some brands resist the urge, and it pays dividends, proving that restraint is the ultimate luxury. Laurent Ferrier is a name that caters unequivocally to the discerning purist. With […] Visit Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Iceberg: Cool And Concealed to read the full article.
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Introducing - Vacheron Constantin Upgrades its Fiftysix with new Two-Tone Dials and Steel Cases
Vacheron Constantin launched the Fiftysix collection in 2018 as a casual, everyday luxury watch and promoted it as the brand’s most accessible, entry-level line for a new generation of collectors. Drawing on a model produced in 1956, the Fiftysix’s retro mid-20th-century appeal includes straightforward time-and-date references, day-date and complete calendar models, and even a high-end […]
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Introducing: Two New Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Watches With Tuxedo Dials
Vacheron Constantin introduces two new stainless steel additions to its Fiftysix collection. The 40mm offerings include a Self-Winding model with a date display and a Complete Calendar featuring day, month, moonphase, and pointer-date indications. First launched in 2018, the Fiftysix collection draws inspiration from mid-century watchmaking. Specifically, Vacheron Constantin cites the 1956 reference 6073 as its […] Visit Introducing: Two New Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Watches With Tuxedo Dials to read the full article.
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Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Self-Winding And FiftySix Complete Calendar
What We Know It's a dial refresh, but it's a welcome one for the Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix, which gets a bit of new life with a new grey two-tone dial for the stainless steel case. For the self-winding version, this is now another option for the most affordable watch Vacheron makes, which previously had a blue dial and a monochrome grey. But alongside that new self-winding, there's now a new complete calendar model to complement it. Both watches have a 40mm steel case, with 9.6mm thickness for the self-winding version and 11.6mm for the complete calendar. On the former, there's a gradient opaline center, a gradient darker grey sunburst exterior, and a snailed peripheral minute track. On the complete calendar, this display is reversed, plus a darker, nearly black, external date track for the pointer date. The moon phase has gone monochrome as well. Both watches have applied white gold numerals and indices, which (like the hands) are filled with Super-LumiNova. The watches have display casebacks and a 30m water resistance. The Fiftysix Self-Winding uses the caliber 1326, produced by Richemont's Manufacture Horlogère Valfleurier and finished, assembled, and regulated by Vacheron Constantin. That movement has 48 hours of power reserve. The complete calendar movement, with automatic winding as well, is the 2460 QCL/1. It's actually a higher-grade movement, so it has a Geneva Seal mark for quality, but it only has 40 hours of power reserve. Both run at 4Hz. The pricing stays...
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145 years of Seiko: A celebration of Japanese watchmaking on Sydney Harbour
Seiko celebrates its 145th anniversary in Sydney with collectors, exclusive timepieces, and exciting news from the world of Prospex.
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Hands On: Orient Star Skeleton 75th Anniversary
The ambitious new Orient Star Skeleton 75th Anniversary Flagship Model RE-BR0001N represents two major milestones for the brand — 75 years as a manufacture and 35 years of making skeletonised watches. A limited edition of 130 pieces, the Orient Star Skeleton introduces the new F9 movement family, which combines the best of the brand’s finishing and technology, including a prominent blue silicon escape wheel and gleaming diamond-milled chamfers, in a zaratsu-polished stainless steel case. Initial thoughts Orient Star cites no fewer than three inspirations for the design of the open-worked dial plate: Zen garden ripples, the use of negative space (“ma”/間 in Japanese) and the orbits of planets — the latter fitting into Orient Star’s overall astral theme. Regardless, the overlapping circular design is appealing and creates ample surface area for decoration. The Orient Star Skeleton is an inherently movement-forward watch, with its cal. F9B82 displayed proudly beneath its chamfered dial plate. But there’s more to the Skeleton than its open-worked dial. In particular, the gleaming case is as sharp and shiny as you’d expect of a Japanese luxury watch, addressing a relative weakness of past models and helping justify entry into a new price segment. While the interlocking ring motif brings order to the dial, the balance wheel is arguably overemphasised, breaking the symmetry. This pattern interruption feels abrupt in part because it reveals the less attractive und...
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TAG Heuer Monaco vs Carrera Glassbox: Which Iconic Racing Chronograph Gets It Right?
Find out how the TAG Heuer Monaco and Carrera Glassbox compare in movement performance, case finishing, wrist comfort, and everyday wearability.
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Awake Presents More Stunning Dial Colors and New Compact Cases in Its Son Mai Silver Leaf Collection
My first exposure to Awake came in 2024 at Geneva Watch Days. It was one of those moments when I had the privilege of simultaneously meeting the founder, Lilian Thibault, and discovering the watches all at once – getting to learn about the designs directly from the person who developed them. This was around the time the brand was really catching its stride after being more experimental with its collections through its first few years of business. This was when Awake really began tapping into what has now become its signature design language, which is largely centered around artistic craft techniques – if you’ve been reading my stories for a while now, you know this immediately pulled at my heartstrings. The technique Awake has chosen to focus on comes from Thibault’s travels to Vietnam, and it’s called Son Mai. As a refresher, this lacquer method is one of the oldest traditional arts in Vietnam, dating back several millennia. Here, Vietnamese artisans often integrate other materials into the lacquer to add texture and relief. Awake has been perpetuating these ancient traditions, using the dial as a canvas. The Son Mai – Silver Leaf collection made its debut at Geneva Watch Days back in 2024, and now, we see its next evolution. For Awake’s latest launch, each dial is handcrafted using a combination of the traditional Vietnamese Son Mai lacquer along with silver leaf gilding to give that added interest that incorporating other materials provides. Here, you have...
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Hands On: Ming 51.01 Halo
The Ming 51.01 Halo takes the brand’s experimental approach to materials in a dressier direction, pairing a pink gold-coated crystallised titanium case with a slim, hand-wound La Joux-Perret calibre. Compact proportions and a restrained black-and-gold palette bring the unusual case texture into focus, while 5N lacquer-filled indices, still etched into the underside of the crystal, replace Ming’s customary lume without sacrificing its recognisable identity. Initial thoughts As a collector, I tend to be wary of gold plating and coatings from a durability standpoint, but in the case of the Halo that personal preference confronts my affection for crystallised titanium, which I wrote about last year. This treatment process subjects grade 5 titanium to intense heat in a vacuum chamber, reaching 1,200°C. That heating and the controlled cooling that follows have the effect of ‘crystallising’ the metal. Finally, acid etching brings out the texture, much as it reveals Widmanstätten patterns in wafers of meteorite. Rather than creating crystals, the treatment enlarges and exposes naturally occurring crystals already present in the metal. The result is a marbled matte finish that looks more like forged carbon than a metal alloy. Appealingly, Ming’s distinctive tuck buckle is rendered in the same material, right down to the 5N coating. Ultimately, the brightness of the gold PVD coating enhances the look of the crystallised titanium case and, to my eye, makes the pattern mor...
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Introducing: Awake Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Collection
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Breitling Superocean Hands-On: A Bold Dive Watch With One Big Drawback
A hands-on look at the Breitling Superocean Automatic 42, exploring its bold blue dial, stainless steel bracelet, wrist comfort, and everyday performance.
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Hands-On With Two Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton Watches: Have You Ever Seen A Gold UFO?
I’m guessing the gold-colored Ceramos bezel acts as a heat shield. During landing, the bezel must protect the object from scratches too, because Ceramos, a ceramic-metal composite also known as “cermet,” is very hard. It consists of 90% high-tech ceramic and 10% binder metal, hence the term “cermet,” resulting in a hardness of 1,750 Vickers. […] Visit Hands-On With Two Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton Watches: Have You Ever Seen A Gold UFO? to read the full article.
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This Under-Appreciated Speedmaster Has More Credibility Than You Think - Speedmaster Pilot Review
Today, we’re looking at one of the most unique Speedmasters in the modern Omega catalog, known as the Speedmaster Pilot. It was released in 2024 as part of the Two-Register sub-collection, and honestly, it couldn’t be more different than the Moonwatch Professional we all know and love. Check out the video to see how th