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HANDS-ON: The G-SHOCK GBA800HTH-1A Hilltop Hoods Special Edition

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07.07.22

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HANDS-ON: The G-SHOCK GBA800HTH-1A Hilltop Hoods Special Edition

It doesn’t make you Australian if you’ve heard of Hilltop Hoods, but if you haven’t heard of Hilltop Hoods then you’re probably not Australian. The…

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph – if it’s quartz, may as well make it solar

Hands On

05.07.22

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph – if it’s quartz, may as well make it solar

After introducing a slew of references with the facelifted Aquaracer Professional, many thought it would be a while until we saw even more additions, myself…

VIDEO: Yema debuts new refined diver fit for Kal-El – the Superman 500

Watch Reviews

02.07.22

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VIDEO: Yema debuts new refined diver fit for Kal-El – the Superman 500

With a name like Superman, the Yema diver, which originates from the `60s, has to live up to its robust nomenclature. Revamped and refined, the…

The TAG Heuer Superdiver is an Aquaracer on steroids

Hands On

01.07.22

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The TAG Heuer Superdiver is an Aquaracer on steroids

If we’re going to refer to it correctly, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 1000 Superdiver really is more super in many ways than existing Aquaracer…

Watch Reviews

30.06.22

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IN-DEPTH: The CODE41 ANOMALY-T4 further refines the collection and distinguishes the brand

Aside from their ANOMALY range of watches, CODE41 truely are an anomaly in the watchmaking world among established brands and microbrands alike. Plenty of companies…

The Grand Seiko SBGC249 and SBGC251 are complicated additions to the Evolution 9 collection

Hands On

28.06.22

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The Grand Seiko SBGC249 and SBGC251 are complicated additions to the Evolution 9 collection

Grand Seiko’s Evolution 9 collection greatly expanded at this year’s Watches and Wonders, with no less than five new additions. Among those we find today’s…

Micro Mondays

27.06.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The timeless design and affordability of the Waldan Heritage Collection

Upon entering this crazy hobby of ours, one tends to immediately be pulled by the allure of timeless design. Watches from the ’60s and ’70s…

VIDEO: Doxa does everything white and it works

Hands On

27.06.22

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VIDEO: Doxa does everything white and it works

You’d think that Doxa has covered most of the spectrum with their colour options — everything from bold oranges and yellows to toned-down silvers and blacks.…

The Longines Dolce Vita x YVY collection shows how a strap can redefine a watch

Introducing

25.06.22

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The Longines Dolce Vita x YVY collection shows how a strap can redefine a watch

Leather is a material taken for granted in the world of watch enthusiasts. Yes, we may appreciate a finely made strap, even having one custom…

The Nomos Ahoi Atlantik is a dive-capable watch with many tricks up its lugs

Hands On

23.06.22

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The Nomos Ahoi Atlantik is a dive-capable watch with many tricks up its lugs

The year is 2013, and Nomos is still a relatively small and unknown brand outside of the true watch-enthusiast circle. All the models we know…

Here We Glow: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime

Watch Reviews

23.06.22

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Here We Glow: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime

Coming from an incredibly specific corner of the independent luxury market, Speake-Marin are probably not a brand you come across very often either online or…

INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey

Watch Reviews

23.06.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Essential Grey

It’s not often that a grey watch is released to fanfare, but given Hublot’s history of often colourful ceramic releases, it’s actually quite cool to…

The Grand Seiko SBGP017 raises a refined middle finger to movement snobs

Hands On

22.06.22

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The Grand Seiko SBGP017 raises a refined middle finger to movement snobs

Grand Seiko has found success in modernising their back catalogue, taking case design cues from the 1967 original 44GS and powering them by their latest…

Hands On

21.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The BALL Engineer III Marvelight Chronometer 40mm

BALL are a bit of an oddity in the hierarchy of Swiss watches, having enjoyed such a rich history but not always getting the attention…

HYT reinterpret the classic moonphase with their futuristic Moon Runner Supernova Blue

Watch Reviews

19.06.22

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HYT reinterpret the classic moonphase with their futuristic Moon Runner Supernova Blue

Watchmaking is a traditional art form, and its heritage often generates a strong connection between client and manufacturer. But we’re in the 21st century now,…

VIDEO: The Cvstos Metropolitan PS Collection offers a fresh take on a luxury sportswatch

Watch Reviews

18.06.22

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VIDEO: The Cvstos Metropolitan PS Collection offers a fresh take on a luxury sportswatch

Cvstos don’t pop up on the radar of your average watch collector often, but the new collection of Cvstos Metropolitan PS watches is aiming to…

HANDS-ON: The Seiko 5 SKX Sports Style GMT delivers an automatic GMT for under $1000

Watch Reviews

18.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko 5 SKX Sports Style GMT delivers an automatic GMT for under $1000

Here’s something I didn’t see coming: an entry-level automatic GMT watch from Seiko has just dropped, and it’s packing some serious GMT-Master vibes. The three…

Video

15.06.22

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VIDEO: TAG Heuer CEO announces “first and best” NFT Viewer is now available on Calibre E4 Connected Watches

TAG Heuer have established themselves as the go-to brand for luxury smartwatches with each subsequent edition of the TAG Heuer Connected improving both form and…

Hands On

15.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 has no business being this underrated

Big, bold and built like a tank. That’s the condensed version of the new Fortis Marinemaster M-44, which is a take on the best adventure…

INTRODUCING: The Depancel Serie-A Allure is a handsome chronograph at an attractive price

Watch Reviews

14.06.22

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INTRODUCING: The Depancel Serie-A Allure is a handsome chronograph at an attractive price

To be honest, there’s no shortage of racing-inspired chronographs in the world. The inherent link between motorsports and watchmaking essentially guarantees that brands will leap…

The best women’s watches of 2022 so far…

Lists

14.06.22

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The best women’s watches of 2022 so far…

There was a time when a women’s watch could be spotted from a mile away. Unnecessary diamonds, pretentious numerals, overpriced quartz movements and generally lazy…

The Bulgari Octo Roma Naturalia x Wang Yan Cheng surges with organised chaos

Watch Reviews

13.06.22

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The Bulgari Octo Roma Naturalia x Wang Yan Cheng surges with organised chaos

Bulgari have spent the last decade focusing on the Octo Finissimo as the flagship for their haute-horology endeavours, however there’s a growing movement from the…

The hypnotic dial of the Minase Divido Shibo-Urushi

Watch Reviews

09.06.22

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The hypnotic dial of the Minase Divido Shibo-Urushi

The Minase Divido Shibo-Urushi takes the rare concept of an urushi lacquer dial and expands it with a blast of colour.

Does buying my first Jaeger-LeCoultre mean that I am finally growing up?

Watch Reviews

08.06.22

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Does buying my first Jaeger-LeCoultre mean that I am finally growing up?

I’ve just snapped up my very first Jaeger-LeCoultre, but it was not the JLC I expected to buy. When most people think of JLC it…

IN-DEPTH: How a fatal train crash became the catalyst for the Ball Watch Company’s success

Watch Reviews

07.06.22

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IN-DEPTH: How a fatal train crash became the catalyst for the Ball Watch Company’s success

The domination of the Swiss watch industry feels like an eternal truth, especially given the age of some of the most popular brands which stretch…

Micro Mondays

06.06.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The York & Front Burrard combines military vintage with contemporary style

Eschewing the influence of diving or sports, the pure military inspiration behind the new York & Front Burrard is pretty close to being the perfect…

HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Civilisations

Watch Reviews

05.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Civilisations

It’s easy to throw the phrase “museum quality” around when talking about haute horology timepieces, as a multitude of brands are capable of the high-art…

Hubi Hurkacz may have just lost at the French Open, but he won in wrist-wear…

Pop Culture

04.06.22

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Hubi Hurkacz may have just lost at the French Open, but he won in wrist-wear…

While Hubi Hurkacz may have just lost in the fourth round of the 2022 French Open, he lost in style - wearing a Gerald Charles…

Is this the strangest collaboration of 2022 so far? Zenith X Phillips X Kari Voutilainen

Introducing

03.06.22

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Is this the strangest collaboration of 2022 so far? Zenith X Phillips X Kari Voutilainen

Precision chronometry is the ultimate test of any manufacture’s mettle. To win and set records at Observatory competitions not only results in a highly coveted…

Introducing

03.06.22

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INTRODUCING: The IWC Bronze Pilot’s Chronograph 41 offers a grittier take on a rising trend

The first rule of half-arsed journalism is that if something happens twice it’s a coincidence and if it happens three times then it’s a trend.…

HANDS-ON: The King Seiko KSK Re-Creation Limited Edition SJE087

Watch Reviews

02.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The King Seiko KSK Re-Creation Limited Edition SJE087

The King Seiko era is an often overlooked piece of Seiko’s long and bountiful history, as this brand with so many achievements is never short…

Is the new AP Royal Oak Carolina Bucci Limited Edition the best rainbow watch design ever made?

Introducing

02.06.22

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Is the new AP Royal Oak Carolina Bucci Limited Edition the best rainbow watch design ever made?

What’s the biggest difference between Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet? For me, while both manufactures embody the best of traditional watchmaking, Audemars Piguet does a…

HANDS-ON: The Bulgari x Ducati Aluminium Chronograph Ducati Special Edition

Watch Reviews

26.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The Bulgari x Ducati Aluminium Chronograph Ducati Special Edition

Watch brands collaborating with motoring manufacturers is nothing new, and there’s some lofty competition out there – 2020 even saw the release of a million-dollar…

INTRODUCING: The Mido Multifort Skeleton Vertigo is a strong value play inspired by a true Aussie icon

Watch Reviews

25.05.22

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INTRODUCING: The Mido Multifort Skeleton Vertigo is a strong value play inspired by a true Aussie icon

Watch enthusiasts can be a quirky bunch. So fanatical is our passion, we sometimes forget that not everyone is like us. For every one of…

INTRODUCING: Vacheron Constantin release 4 INSANE masterpieces in the Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Civilisations

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24.05.22

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INTRODUCING: Vacheron Constantin release 4 INSANE masterpieces in the Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Civilisations

Vacheron Constantin are one of very few watchmakers capable of creating a high-end watch instilled with so much craftsmanship and passion that it could easily…

Micro Mondays

23.05.22

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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Biotic Formicidae delivers an original field watch inspired by (wait for it…) ants!

Microbrand releases can often be just an eclectic mix of design trends thrown together, or a wild attempt at doing something different without considering what…

INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple is not for shrinking violets

Watch Reviews

22.05.22

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INTRODUCING: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple is not for shrinking violets

New for the western summer, Hublot is at it again with their latest colourful release, the Big Bang Unico Summer Purple. No strangers to bright…

VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic collection

Watch Reviews

21.05.22

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VIDEO: The Hublot Big Bang Integral Ceramic collection

The Big Bang Integral seems to exist as a masterclass of materials and design for Hublot, with the brutish yet refined case shape meeting the…

EDITOR’S PICK: I did not want to like the vintage Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master ref. 1675. It had other plans.

Watch Reviews

21.05.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: I did not want to like the vintage Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master ref. 1675. It had other plans.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Between the struggle to get hold of new pieces and the deranged prizes for pre-owned prices, it’s easy to hate on Rolex. For…

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19.05.22

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VIDEO: The evolution of the Rado Captain Cook continues with more high-tech ceramic models

Until five years ago, the Rado Captain Cook was a largely forgotten watch. This handsome skin diver with a rotating bezel was in circulation from…

Micro Mondays

16.05.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Sovrygn Calendar delivers multiple complications and a super-fresh look

Few watches can claim to be truly unique designs, except for those within the wild west that is Kickstarter. Instead of massive brands guessing at…

Introducing

16.05.22

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INTRODUCING: The IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport For Good”

The IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport For Good” is the 16th time IWC have collaborated with the charitable organisation, with the Portofino Chronograph’s…

EDITOR’S PICK: An owner’s guide on whether the Rolex Oyster Perpetual deserves the hype

Watch Reviews

16.05.22

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EDITOR’S PICK: An owner’s guide on whether the Rolex Oyster Perpetual deserves the hype

EDITOR’S NOTE: Around the watch world, there was a collective “WTF” exhalation this week at the news that two colourful dialled Rolex Oyster Perpetuals had…

VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team”

Hands On

15.05.22

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VIDEO: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team”

Launched at the inaugural Miami F1 Grand Prix, the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team” is the next step…

Hands On

14.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The new Fortis Stratoliner collection ramps up their extraterrestrial adventures

Having a legitimate link to space travel is a big deal for watch brands, and Fortis are one of a handful of brands who can…

HANDS-ON: The Dan Henry 1945 offers rugged WW2-era style for the same price as a MoonSwatch

Watch Reviews

13.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The Dan Henry 1945 offers rugged WW2-era style for the same price as a MoonSwatch

Editor’s Note: Andrew here, and it just dawned on me as I read this piece by Fergus that the true modern master of democratisation, Dan…

INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition

Watch Reviews

12.05.22

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INTRODUCING: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition

Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a fan of Formula 1 racing. Since the halcyon days of Senna and Schumacher, I’ve been fascinated with those…

MeisterSinger freshen up their single-handed offerings with a new bunch of tricks

Watch Reviews

11.05.22

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MeisterSinger freshen up their single-handed offerings with a new bunch of tricks

As soon as you come across MeisterSinger, their watches stay with you forever. The brand’s identity is strong and consistent in a way that few…

Introducing

10.05.22

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INTRODUCING: The Trilobe Une Folle Journée – a watch that lives up to its crazy name

Trilobe is admittedly a rather strange name for a rather strange brand, but it’s that level of oddity that so often creates fantastic watches when…

Micro Mondays

09.05.22

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MICRO-MONDAYS: The AERONOM AeroOne is a street-tough brute of a watch

The AERONOM AeroOne is born from concrete jungles, hardened beneath derelict overpasses and finessed in underground clubs. The brand’s origin, after all, is credited to…

Introducing

09.05.22

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INTRODUCING: Skipping the light fantastic with the Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time Air Quantum

Blasting onto the scene like a Light Cycle from Tron, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time Air Quantum is the French fashion house’s latest revolution…

Hands On

05.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The Delma Cayman Bronze is a modern diver with a touch of glamour

The Delma Cayman Bronze is an homage to the skin divers of the ‘60s, continuing Delma’s ever-adapting modernisation.

VIDEO: A week on the wrist with the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921

Watch Reviews

05.05.22

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VIDEO: A week on the wrist with the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921

Last year, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 collection turned 100 years old. But when a design remains incredibly compelling for over a century, you’ve…

INTRODUCING: The Bremont S500 Bamford Special Edition

Watch Reviews

03.05.22

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INTRODUCING: The Bremont S500 Bamford Special Edition

Bremont is a brand that needs little introduction. Based in Henley-on-Thames in the UK, they’ve become closely associated with tough, tool watches inspired by military heritage;…

Hands On

02.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph delivers looks, utility and value

Since the beginning of recorded time, man has sought to escape the bounds of earth’s pull for the freedom of the skies above. From the…

Micro Mondays

02.05.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Artel Rotec V2 offers futuristic watchmaking at an accessible price

You’re already familiar with the formula. Exotic material for the tonneau case, openworked dial with a complication or two, a rubber strap and a price…

Oh buoy! The Brellum Pandial LE.1 sets sail to become a real summer watch contender

Introducing

30.04.22

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Oh buoy! The Brellum Pandial LE.1 sets sail to become a real summer watch contender

Brellum has become a common feature not only on our Micro Mondays series, but also several top “insert number here” lists, and for good reason.…

MEET THE TEAM: Buffy’s top 5 leftfield picks from Watches & Wonders

Watch Reviews

29.04.22

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MEET THE TEAM: Buffy’s top 5 leftfield picks from Watches & Wonders

This year’s Watches & Wonders amazed me, not just because I was shocked by the scale of the in-person event, but because so many different…

VIDEO: Exploring the Baume & Mercier novelties from Watches & Wonders

Introducing

29.04.22

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VIDEO: Exploring the Baume & Mercier novelties from Watches & Wonders

Baume & Mercier have established themselves as a go-to option for great watches at a mid-range luxury price, and their impressive lineup from Watches &…

INTRODUCING: The Rado Captain Cook 2022 collection

Watch Reviews

28.04.22

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INTRODUCING: The Rado Captain Cook 2022 collection

The Rado Captain Cook has proved a big hit since its launch in 2017 with its vintage-inspired looks reimagined with a smooth, contemporary edge that…

IN-DEPTH: The Doxa Army makes a welcome return to active duty

Watch Reviews

28.04.22

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IN-DEPTH: The Doxa Army makes a welcome return to active duty

When researching rare vintage watches, there is usually a wide pool of resources. The same meticulous qualities that make the Swiss so good at watchmaking…

Introducing

27.04.22

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INTRODUCING: Le Diptyque Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein collab is colourful, playful and fun

It’s fair to say that the watchmaking industry is often pretty uptight as a whole. Companies like Swatch and Hublot try to inject some fun…

Micro Mondays

25.04.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Makina Gabriel delivers singular looks at a bargain price

The popularity of microbrands is predominantly down to two main reasons. Firstly, there is the fact that they’re often far more affordable than established watch…