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Doxa dive watches, from retro skin divers to serious deep-sea tools

Buying Guides

17.10.26

Doxa dive watches, from retro skin divers to serious deep-sea tools

We've assembled a comprehensive list of the Top 6 best Doxa dive watches, and we hope you like colourful dials

Formex gives its Essence Ceramica a bold look with new Essence Ceramica Dark Matter RedShift

Introducing

17.10.26

Formex gives its Essence Ceramica a bold look with new Essence Ceramica Dark Matter RedShift

The Formex Essence Ceramica Dark Matter RedShift pairs a black meteorite dial with red accents, matte ceramic and a COSC-certified movement

Hublot’s next big move, Grand Seiko’s design secrets, and Serica’s unexpected partnership

Friday Wind Down

16.10.26

Hublot’s next big move, Grand Seiko’s design secrets, and Serica’s unexpected partnership

Hublot’s next chapter, Grand Seiko’s design philosophy, and Serica’s unexpected Peugeot collaboration headline this week’s watch news.

Fears dials in the dress code with the Arnos Opera Black

Introducing

16.10.26

Fears dials in the dress code with the Arnos Opera Black

Fears expands its Arnos collection with the Opera Black, pairing a polished black onyx dial with crisp white lacquer and Art Deco styling.

The new Papar Vuelte combines its thinnest case yet with a wandering hour complication

Introducing

16.10.26

The new Papar Vuelte combines its thinnest case yet with a wandering hour complication

The Papar Vuelte combines a wandering hour complication, striking brutalist design and an ultra-thin 8.8mm case, limited to 100 pieces

The Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic proves a change of clothes can make all the difference

Hands On

16.10.26

The Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic proves a change of clothes can make all the difference

The GPHG-nominated Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic features a six-day power reserve, exposed escapement, and beautifully traditional design.

The new Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo looks to the past and future with serious upgrades

Introducing

15.10.26

The new Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo looks to the past and future with serious upgrades

The new Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo takes inspiration from Carlo Crocco's original MDM designs that launched the brand.

The Louis Vuitton Monterey gets a sleek ceramic upgrade

Hands On

15.10.26

The Louis Vuitton Monterey gets a sleek ceramic upgrade

Louis Vuitton revives the cult Monterey in ceramic, with 37mm black and green cases, lacquered dials and an in-house automatic movement.

Mido brings COSC certification to the Multifort TV Big Date with its new Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer

Introducing

14.10.26

Mido brings COSC certification to the Multifort TV Big Date with its new Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer

The Mido Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer gets a new blue checkerboard dial and COSC-certified Calibre 80 movement

MB&F finally gives its original Legacy Machine design the sporty EVO treatment after 15 years

Introducing

13.10.26

MB&F finally gives its original Legacy Machine design the sporty EVO treatment after 15 years

The new MB&F LM1 EVO returns to the original Legacy Machine design, but makes it more wearable, robust, and alluring than ever before.

Hands On

13.10.26

Fortis gives its Novonaut a glow up

The Fortis Novonaut is a diving chronograph that gets a glowing facelift with some extra power added under the hood as well.

The new Toledano & Chan b/1 “Dazzle” delivers on its namesake

Introducing

13.10.26

The new Toledano & Chan b/1 “Dazzle” delivers on its namesake

The new Toledano & Chan b/1 "Dazzle" watches blend the brand's brutalist design with a confounding camouflage inspired by WWI U-boats.

The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph x Red Bull Racing celebrates a decade of going flat-out

Introducing

12.10.26

The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph x Red Bull Racing celebrates a decade of going flat-out

TAG Heuer celebrates 10 years with Red Bull Racing with a Formula 1 Solargraph featuring the team's iconic colours and solar-powered movement.

Auctor presents a creative take on a single-hand time display with its new Zen model

Micro Mondays

12.10.26

Auctor presents a creative take on a single-hand time display with its new Zen model

The Auctor Zen combines a gold-plated 904L steel case, unique rotating hour display, and Sellita movement in a distinctive, everyday package.

Cutting the Clutter with BA111OD’s new Chapter 4 Onyx and Infinity Flying Tourbillon

Hands On

11.10.26

Cutting the Clutter with BA111OD’s new Chapter 4 Onyx and Infinity Flying Tourbillon

BA111OD expands its Chapter 4 collection with the Onyx and Infinity Flying Tourbillons, combining distinctive dials with stunning tourbillons

New releases from Unimatic, Angelus, Ralph Lauren and more

Last Week in Watches

11.10.26

New releases from Unimatic, Angelus, Ralph Lauren and more

Pietro takes us through the most important releases of the last seven days, from the likes of Ralph Lauren, all the way to Omega and…

The new Raymond Weil Freelancer World-Traveller is a globe-trotting anniversary special

Introducing

10.10.26

The new Raymond Weil Freelancer World-Traveller is a globe-trotting anniversary special

The Raymond Weil Freelancer World-Traveller celebrates 50 years of the brand with a GMT, worldtimer, striking relief dial, and a limited run of 260 pieces.

Universal Genève Is Back: Inside the Relaunch With Gregory Bruttin | House of Brands Ep. 3

Video

10.10.26

Universal Genève Is Back: Inside the Relaunch With Gregory Bruttin | House of Brands Ep. 3

Universal Genève is back, and it’s sitting right at the top of the House of Brands pyramid. In Episode 3 of House of Brands, Russell…

Bremont unveils its latest limited edition diver, the Supermarine Full Ceramic Deep Blue

Introducing

10.10.26

Bremont unveils its latest limited edition diver, the Supermarine Full Ceramic Deep Blue

Bremont unveils its latest full ceramic Supermarine, this time in a deep blue finish, tested to its limits by Aldo Kane

Chanel & F.P.Journe acquire 95% stake in Ebel in US$66.5M deal

Friday Wind Down

09.10.26

Chanel & F.P.Journe acquire 95% stake in Ebel in US$66.5M deal

The House of Brands is looking to restore Gallet and Universal Genéve to their former glory; Kari Voutilainen and Alex Rosenfield relaunched Urban Jürgensen; and…

Baltic tackles The Rift with a new limited-edition 34mm Hermétique

Introducing

09.10.26

Baltic tackles The Rift with a new limited-edition 34mm Hermétique

Baltic marks its role as Official Timekeeper of The Rift with a 400-piece Hermétique limited edition, now available in 34mm and 37mm sizes.

Wren’s futuristic Vessel proves the Diver One was only the beginning

Hands On

09.10.26

Wren’s futuristic Vessel proves the Diver One was only the beginning

Wren leaves dive watches behind with the Vessel, a futuristic integrated-bracelet sports watch with a wild faceted sapphire crystal.

Raymond Weil is making their family business our personal property

Events

08.10.26

Raymond Weil is making their family business our personal property

Raymond Weil celebrates 50 years in Sydney with archive highlights, the Freelancer Complete Calendar, and a glimpse of what’s next.

The Tissot Supersport NBA turns the shot clock into a surprisingly sleek-looking chronograph

Introducing

07.10.26

The Tissot Supersport NBA turns the shot clock into a surprisingly sleek-looking chronograph

Tissot brings basketball to the wrist with the Supersport NBA, featuring a 24-second bezel, court-inspired dial and grey sportswear styling.

Awake looks to nature for inspiration for three new Frosted Leaf models

In The Shop

07.10.26

Awake looks to nature for inspiration for three new Frosted Leaf models

Awake expands its Sơn Mài collection with the Frosted Leaf Blood Moon, Storm and Lagoon, each featuring handcrafted silver-leaf lacquer dials.

Panda dial? Seiko’s new Pandagraph HHK001 and HHK002 take that very literally

Introducing

06.10.26

Panda dial? Seiko’s new Pandagraph HHK001 and HHK002 take that very literally

The new Seiko Pandagraph takes the panda dial literally, with playful chronograph details, quartz movements and limited production.

Yema gives the Navygraf a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite dial

Hands On

06.10.26

Yema gives the Navygraf a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite dial

We get hands-on with the Yema Navygraf Meteorite CMM.10, pairing a 39mm titanium case with a striking meteorite dial and manufacture movement.

The new Omega Seamaster Diver 300m James Bond & Spectre editions offer watches for both the hero and villain

Hands On

05.10.26

The new Omega Seamaster Diver 300m James Bond & Spectre editions offer watches for both the hero and villain

The new Omega Seamaster Diver 300m James Bond & Spectre Editions will make you question whether you align with the hero or vilain.

Nezumi’s Voiture VM2 introduces a new column-wheel chronograph movement to its Voiture series

Micro Mondays

05.10.26

Nezumi’s Voiture VM2 introduces a new column-wheel chronograph movement to its Voiture series

The Nezumi Voiture VM2 is an updated version of its cornerstone chronograph, now a more wearable automatic column-wheel chronograph.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Perpetual Calendar shows what JLC does best

Hands On

04.10.26

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Perpetual Calendar shows what JLC does best

The Perpetual Calendar in JLC's Master Control collection is Tom's weapon of choice against Zach and Russell's picks. Let's find out why...

New releases from Patek Philippe, Nomos, Dennison and more

Last Week in Watches

04.10.26

New releases from Patek Philippe, Nomos, Dennison and more

Patek Philippe takes over Milan, while NOMOS, Hamilton, Hanhart, G-SHOCK and more headline this week’s biggest new watch releases.

Gallet relaunch explained: More affordable Breitling-backed tool watches | House of Brands Ep. 2

Video

03.10.26

Gallet relaunch explained: More affordable Breitling-backed tool watches | House of Brands Ep. 2

Gallet is back, and it's got Breitling's full weight behind it. At Geneva Watch Days 2026, a 200-year-old brand gets its second act.

Piecing it Together: The Dennison ALD Elements brings 1970s glamour to the wrist

In The Shop

03.10.26

Piecing it Together: The Dennison ALD Elements brings 1970s glamour to the wrist

The Dennison ALD Elements pairs a slim 1970s-inspired cushion case with a striking four-stone mosaic dial and bark-mesh bracelet

The Cartier Roadster is the sports watch only Cartier could make

In Depth

03.10.26

The Cartier Roadster is the sports watch only Cartier could make

The Cartier Roadster is back for 2026. We look at why its automotive design and unmistakable character make it Cartier’s true sports watch.

Over The Moon: Van Cleef & Arpels Chases the Cosmos with the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune

Introducing

03.10.26

Over The Moon: Van Cleef & Arpels Chases the Cosmos with the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune

Van Cleef & Arpels puts its watchmaking prowess on display with a stunningly decorated take on the sun & moon display

Mido gives the Multifort TV Big Date a Day of the Dead makeover

Introducing

03.10.26

Mido gives the Multifort TV Big Date a Day of the Dead makeover

Mido celebrates Día de los Muertos with the Multifort TV Big Date Alebrijes, featuring a colourful skull dial with some insanely vivid lume.

Hanhart debuts its first official Steve McQueen 417 ES Limited Edition

Hands On

02.10.26

Hanhart debuts its first official Steve McQueen 417 ES Limited Edition

Hanhart debuts its first official Steve McQueen 417 ES Limited Edition – a faithful reissue that has everything that led the man to wear it.

Rolex’s US$50 million Daytona quartet, plus what we learned at Nomos Forum

Friday Wind Down

02.10.26

Rolex’s US$50 million Daytona quartet, plus what we learned at Nomos Forum

A record breaking Rolex Daytona auction, Russell takes us to the Nomos Forum, plus much more in this week's Friday Wind Down

Porsche Design launches Chronograph 1 Utility, the second instalment of its collaboration trilogy with Hodinkee

Introducing

02.10.26

Porsche Design launches Chronograph 1 Utility, the second instalment of its collaboration trilogy with Hodinkee

Porsche Design joins forces with Hodinkee for another retro, limited-edition chronograph, debuting a COSC-certified Porsche Design WERK 01.340 movement.

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour XV brings its first complication into the atelier era

Introducing

02.10.26

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour XV brings its first complication into the atelier era

Christopher Ward celebrates 15 years of its first in-house complication with the 39mm C1 Jump Hour XV, limited to just 300 pieces.

TAG Heuer celebrates 50 years of the Five Borough New York City Marathon with new Connected Calibre E5 Running Edition

Introducing

01.10.26

TAG Heuer celebrates 50 years of the Five Borough New York City Marathon with new Connected Calibre E5 Running Edition

TAG Heuer celebrates 50 years of the five-borough New York City Marathon with the titanium Connected Calibre E5 NYRR Running Edition.

Norqain introduces titanium to its Wild One collection with three new models

Introducing

01.10.26

Norqain introduces titanium to its Wild One collection with three new models

Norqain releases three new Wild One models with a top plate, centre container, and optional pin-buckle in grade 5 titanium. The three models include two…

Hamilton Revives the 1920s with the American Classic Cushion

Introducing

01.10.26

Hamilton Revives the 1920s with the American Classic Cushion

Hamilton revives its century-old cushion watch with the American Classic Cushion, inspired by 1920s models and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer

Cracking open the paintbox: Earthen shows its true colours with the Summit MK2

In The Shop

30.09.26

Cracking open the paintbox: Earthen shows its true colours with the Summit MK2

Earthen expands its ceramic Summit range with an affordable trio of colourful additions, continuing its democratisation of ceramic watches

The Monceau Model 01 GTS is a sharp, compact hit of ’70s motorsport style

Hands On

30.09.26

The Monceau Model 01 GTS is a sharp, compact hit of ’70s motorsport style

The Monceau Model 01 GTS brings a sandblasted case, automotive-inspired dials and a slim 39mm profile to the revived brand’s sports watch.

Grand Seiko SBGH376 “Sakura Wakaba”: Your next GS grail?

Hands On

29.09.26

Grand Seiko SBGH376 “Sakura Wakaba”: Your next GS grail?

The Grand Seiko SBGH376 did not get as much time in the spotlight as the Ushio Diver at Watches and Wonders, but it's not one…

We brought Cartier obsessives to the Melbourne Boutique — here’s what happened

Video

28.09.26

We brought Cartier obsessives to the Melbourne Boutique — here’s what happened

Time+Tide descended on the Cartier Boutique at 90 Collins Street, Melbourne — and brought along some of the most passionate Cartier fans.

The Ianos Amfivios takes a military-issued diver and opens it up to the rest of us

Hands On

28.09.26

The Ianos Amfivios takes a military-issued diver and opens it up to the rest of us

The Ianos Amfivios brings the military-issued OYK to civilian wrists with a titanium case, 300m water resistance and clever strap integration.

Sorry Russell… The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve is the way to go

Hands On

27.09.26

Sorry Russell… The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve is the way to go

For Zach, his favourite of the group has to be the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve. Here's why...

New releases from Frederique Constant, Panerai, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

27.09.26

New releases from Frederique Constant, Panerai, Vacheron Constantin and more

This week is all about blue dials: when something works so well it’s hard to change it, but it’s even harder to bring something new…

Breitling’s New CEO Just Revealed Their 5-Year Plan | House of Brands Ep. 1

Video

26.09.26

Breitling’s New CEO Just Revealed Their 5-Year Plan | House of Brands Ep. 1

Russele sat down with Georges Kern and newly installed Breitling CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué to discuss the future of the brand.

The complete calendar alternatives to the Rolex Perpetual Padellone

Buying Guides

26.09.26

The complete calendar alternatives to the Rolex Perpetual Padellone

When you need to know the day, date, month, and moon phase in one glance, these are the watches to reach for.

Richard Mille partners with GB1, the British America’s Cup Challenger ahead of 2027 race

Friday Wind Down

25.09.26

Richard Mille partners with GB1, the British America’s Cup Challenger ahead of 2027 race

This week, Richard Mille revealed a new partnership with GB1, the British America’s Cup Challenger, as the team’s Official Timekeeping Partner for the 38th America’s…

Seiko freshens up its Seiko 5 field GMT with two new colours

Hands On

25.09.26

Seiko freshens up its Seiko 5 field GMT with two new colours

When considering a highly functional, reliable, no-nonsense timepiece that doesn’t break the bank, Seiko 5 undoubtedly comes to mind. Seiko also changed the game for affordable…

MB&F goes bananas with the Caran d’Ache GorillaSharpener

Introducing

24.09.26

MB&F goes bananas with the Caran d’Ache GorillaSharpener

MB&F and Caran d’Ache go ape with the GorillaSharpener, a CHF 850 mechanical gorilla that turns sharpening a pencil into an art form.

Longines brings a new blue colourway to the Spirit Pilot & Spirit Pilot Flyback

Introducing

24.09.26

Longines brings a new blue colourway to the Spirit Pilot & Spirit Pilot Flyback

Longines continues its hot streak with a new, more contemporary blue colourway for both the Spirit Pilot & Spirit Pilot Flyback.

Breguet takes the Marine 5517 and 5527 into deeper waters with fresh guilloché dials

Introducing

24.09.26

Breguet takes the Marine 5517 and 5527 into deeper waters with fresh guilloché dials

Breguet refreshes the Marine 5517 and flyback Chronographe 5527 with new hand-guilloché dials in white gold, rose gold and titanium.

Formex’s field watch takes to the skies with new Formex AirField 40mm Automatic

Introducing

24.09.26

Formex’s field watch takes to the skies with new Formex AirField 40mm Automatic

Formex turns its field watch into a pilot’s watch with the new AirField 40mm Automatic model. With a pilot’s watch-inspired dial and hand set, the…

The scratch-resistant Héron Continental takes a beating so your wallet doesn’t have to

Hands On

23.09.26

The scratch-resistant Héron Continental takes a beating so your wallet doesn’t have to

If you read the marketing material pumped out by the wider watch industry today, you’d be entirely forgiven for assuming the average mechanical watch buyer…

Ulysse Nardin gives the Freak [ONE] its first taste of decorative arts — in two very different flavours

Introducing

23.09.26

Ulysse Nardin gives the Freak [ONE] its first taste of decorative arts — in two very different flavours

Ulysse Nardin gives the Freak [ONE] its first taste of decorative arts in two very different flavours: Guilloché and Blue Enamel.

FounderFest 2026 FAQ – GLOBAL ONLINE ORDER SALES WINDOW IS NOW OPEN!

Video

22.09.26

FounderFest 2026 FAQ – GLOBAL ONLINE ORDER SALES WINDOW IS NOW OPEN!

The wait is over, the 24 hour sale is about to begin, but how do you get involved? Andrew and Zach are here to help…

FounderFest 2026 has left the stage – here’s how it went down

Events

22.09.26

FounderFest 2026 has left the stage – here’s how it went down

The doors just closed on our most ambitious event yet; FounderFest. Seven watches across three events in Melbourne, London and NYC.

H. Moser expands digital offerings with new Streamliner OFF-GRID

Introducing

21.09.26

H. Moser expands digital offerings with new Streamliner OFF-GRID

H. Moser & Cie unveils new analogue-digital display multi-functional timepiece with its Streamliner OFF-GRID With multiple practical functions including perpetual calendar, split-second chronograph, and vibrating…