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New: The Naked Watchmaker “Understanding Watchmaking” Foundation Masterclass. Sign up here!
The Naked Watchmaker releases a Foundation Masterclass, "Understanding Watchmaking". We took the course, and report on it.
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Just in: First impressions and Live pictures of the new Patek Philippe Ref. 5204R
Review of the new Patek Philippe Ref. 5204R-011 Split-seconds Chronograph Perpetual Calendar, and present our quick impressions and live photographs.
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Classics Revisited: Hands-On with the MB&F; Horological Machine 2 (HM2)
When MB&F; debuted its first timepiece – the Horological Machine 1 – in 2007, it changed the way we view watches. It also paved the way for the vibrant independent watchmaking scene that we are so accustomed to today. Chances are, for the younger collectors, MB&F; is probably the first independent watch brand that oneRead More
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Six recommendations for a discontinued pre-owned watch to buy
For Throwback Sunday this week, we thought we'd take a look at the pre-owned watch market and recommend 6 discontinued of the best.
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Quick takes: Zenith DEFY Extreme new for 2021
We like the look and feel of the watch; in particular for its larger size as compared to the DEFY 21. While it takes a larger wrist to pull off, the DEFY Extreme offers a compelling alternative in the skeleton sports watch category. As with the DEFY 21, the movement is ahead of most of its competitors, in technical feat and animation. The Extreme also offers multiple looks in one watch with a bracelet, rubber and velcro option interchangeable with a button quick release mechanism. Priced from US$18,000, the DEFY Extreme is a muscled up DEFY 21 for those who like a sporty chronograph with an extra heft.
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New: Grand Seiko SBGM247 and SBFM245 mechanical GMT watches
Grand Seiko introduces two mechanical creations with a GMT in the Grand Seiko Sport Collection - in two dials, inspired by the wilderness and the open sea.
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Explainer: the new Louis Moinet Space Revolution
We take a comprehensive first look at the new Louis Moiner Space Revolution. A watch which is currently a candidate at the category of “Tourbillon” at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2021. Based on one to one discussions with Jean-Marie Schaller, owner and creative director of Louis Moinet, using press release photographs. FirstRead More
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Review: new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time “Everest”
Hands-on review of the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time "Everest" launched recently. Reportly the 150 piece limited edition is sold out.
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New: Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Chronograph
Seiko revisits their sporting heritage with a new series - the Prospex Speedtimer Chronograph. 2 dial variations, of which 1 is a limited edition.
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Back to Basics: Another Six Simple Time-Only Dress Watches
In today's column, we will be going back to the basics and take a look at six compelling and excellent time-only dress watches.
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Quick takes: new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Eon Gold 42mm
The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Eon Gold 42mm is a nice addition to the Excalibur line, in particular for its more elegant case size. Without compromising its sporty look, the skeletonized tourbillon timepiece provides an excellent alternative to classic watches, a segment of casual high luxury watches that are on an incline. The watch is priced at S$217,000 and limited to 88 pieces.
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TGIFridays: How to use the Flair 58 lever machine and Niche Zero grinder to make great espresso
We make espresso with a manual lever machine - the Flair 58, and a single dose grinder which has gained some notoriety recently - the Niche Zero.
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New variant: Petermann Bédat 1967 Second Series – live pics
Petermann Bédat releases a second series to their jumping seconds 1967 with the new series in ti case and a blue dial. We go hands on with live photographs.
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Watchscapes: The New Vacheron Constantin Métiers D’Art – Vasco da Gama
We handled and photographed the latest Vacheron Constantin Métiers D'Art Tribute to Great Explorers - dedicated to the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.
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New: Laurent Ferrier Square Micro-Rotor Retro
Laurent Ferrier releases the new Square Micro-Rotor Retro, in two interpretations of the legendary theme from the late 1930s.
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Review: the new Tool Watch Co. Arctic
We take a look at the Arctic, by this new brand called Tool Watch Company. Find out why this watch impressed us, despite its relatively low price tag.
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6 recommendations for a green dial watch
Green dial watches have been around for longer than many would have expected, first popularized by models like the Rolex Hulk and Panerai's Bronzo. In the recent 2 years, the green craze has overtaken the industry, with more and more brands creating new models to satisfy the green dial market. Here are 6 recommendations for a green dial watch for any green dial enthusiast.
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Sinn Frankfurt – 2 new dial additions to the Financial District and World Time
Sinn releases two additions to their Frankfurt collection with a World Time and a Financial District watch with sunburst blue dials- Ref. 6068 B and 6060 B.
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High End Bicycles: Trek Madone 9.0 H2 – a challenger for the best in class
On this next feature is the Trak Madone 9.0 H2, which is Trek's answer to the fast and comfortable aero bike targetted at the high end of the market.
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Live pictures of the new Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer
We have been very excited by the news of the Bernhard Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer and now bring you live photographs of the prototype.
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Hermès Arceau Wild Singapore – a new Métiers d’Art limited edition
Hermès continues their journey with Métiers d'Art by a special Wild Singapore edition in a miniature painting on the dial of the Arceau.
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New: Cédric Johner re-issues the Abyss
Cédric Johner celebrates his 30th anniversary as an independent artisan with the reissue of his iconic watch: the Abyss model.
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Review: The New Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Split-Seconds Chronograph Ultra-Thin
The Calibre 3500 makes a comeback to power the new Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Split-Seconds Chronograph Ultra-Thin - Collection Excellence Platine.
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What Watches To Buy If You Worked For Axe Capital in Billions?
As we are catching the latest episodes of Showtime's Billions, we had a thought: What will we actually buy, as watch collectors, if we had such wealth?
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Quick takes: Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 with Smoked Dial
This Audemars Piguet two-tone contemporary timepiece brings together 18-carat pink/white gold, black ceramics and a smoked grey dial finished with vertical satin-brushing.
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Hasselblad 907X 50C Review: Part 3/3 – the discussion on image quality with sample photos
This is our concluding episode of the series on the Hasselblad 907X II 50C. We present sample images, and discuss image quality and draw our conclusions.
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New: Le Régulateur Louis Erard x atelier oï
Introducing the next Louis Erard collaboration project: the Le Régulateur Louis Erard x atelier oï in their quest in providing the accessible watch.
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New: Ikepod Seapod
Ikepod revisits their first diver watch - the Seaslug, and introduces the next generation of their diver watches - introducing the Ikepod Seapod.
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New: Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon in bronze and gold dial
Linde Werdelin celebrates the mid-autumn festival with the new Oktopus Moon in bronze and gold dial. Limited Edition of 59 pieces.
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New: MB&F; HM10 Panda for Only Watch
MB&F; transforms their Horological Machine No10 – aka HM10 Bulldog – into a panda bear and presents the HM10 Panda for Only Watch.