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Bōken breaches its barriers with its new British watch, the Breacher Collection

Introducing

26.02.25

Bōken breaches its barriers with its new British watch, the Breacher Collection

A no-nonsense tool watch, the Breacher features a stripped-back look with subtle details.

7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

Buying Guides

26.02.25

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7 of the best Art Deco watches that are dapper and flapper-approved

The best Art Deco watches combine stylised numerals, shapely cases, and above all, class.

Audemars Piguet adds two stealthy ceramic chronographs to its Royal Oak Offshore range

Introducing

26.02.25

Audemars Piguet adds two stealthy ceramic chronographs to its Royal Oak Offshore range

The Royal Oak Offshore is not a subtle watch, but these two new ceramic models are more understated than most.

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph Tuscany Blue amps up genre distortion

Introducing

26.02.25

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph Tuscany Blue amps up genre distortion

Tuscan blue with a hint of bling for the new Code 11.59.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked 150th Anniversary says goodbye to the Calibre 5135

Introducing

26.02.25

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked 150th Anniversary says goodbye to the Calibre 5135

It's been a great run.

Audemars Piguet introduces the Calibre 7138, a new perpetual calendar operated entirely by the crown

Introducing

25.02.25

Audemars Piguet introduces the Calibre 7138, a new perpetual calendar operated entirely by the crown

Audemars Piguet's perpetual calendar saga continues with the Calibre 7138.

News

25.02.25

Audemars Piguet kicks off 150th anniversary celebrations with 10 watches, including a brand new perpetual calendar

Five Code 11.59s, three Royal Oaks, and two Offshores kick off the brand's 150th anniversary celebrations.

Why the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton Titanium is totally unique

Hands On

25.02.25

Why the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton Titanium is totally unique

Zelos reminds us that they can do more than just cool, affordable divers.

Gagà Laboratorio goes experimental with the new Labormatic collection with a quirky time display

Hands On

25.02.25

Gagà Laboratorio goes experimental with the new Labormatic collection with a quirky time display

A new, whimsical take on Art Deco is hoping to excite and move watch enthusiasts.

The Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot is an Texan-made, GADA pilot’s watch

Micro Mondays

25.02.25

The Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot is an Texan-made, GADA pilot’s watch

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Jack Mason have redesigned their inaugural watch model.

The Laurent Ferrier Traveller Globe Night Blue is the ultimate haute horlogerie jet setter’s watch

Introducing

24.02.25

The Laurent Ferrier Traveller Globe Night Blue is the ultimate haute horlogerie jet setter’s watch

Laurent Ferrier celebrates 15 years with a classy travel piece.

The Arena Vanitas proves there’s no futility in more microbrand divers

Micro Mondays

24.02.25

The Arena Vanitas proves there’s no futility in more microbrand divers

The Arena Vanitas shines through as one of the most thoughtfully designed and best-value dive watches we've seen in a long time.

3 of the best watches under $50, defining the value for money proposition

Buying Guides

24.02.25

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3 of the best watches under $50, defining the value for money proposition

Can you still get a good watch for under $50? Of course, but the options are dwindling.

The watches that prove how good the Sellita SW500 family really is

Buying Guides

24.02.25

The watches that prove how good the Sellita SW500 family really is

There is a surprising amount of variety in just one movement family, meaning there is something for everyone with an SW500 movement.

Parmigiani Fleurier releases a new platinum Tonda PF Micro-Rotor with a stunning Stone Blue dial

Introducing

23.02.25

Parmigiani Fleurier releases a new platinum Tonda PF Micro-Rotor with a stunning Stone Blue dial

The brand's first use of platinum for a no-date Tonda PF model, this Parmigiani is the epitome of understated luxury.

Gerald Charles’s first hardstone dial model, the Maestro 2.0 Lapis Lazuli Ultra-Thin, celebrates Genta’s favourite stone

Hands On

23.02.25

Gerald Charles’s first hardstone dial model, the Maestro 2.0 Lapis Lazuli Ultra-Thin, celebrates Genta’s favourite stone

A horological tribute to Gérald Genta's favourite gemstone, the Maestro 2.0 Lapis Lazuli Ultra-Thin offers what it says on the tin.

New releases from Hermès, Hanhart, Angelus and more

Last Week in Watches

23.02.25

New releases from Hermès, Hanhart, Angelus and more

Usually, Hermès launches new models sparingly, this week it delivered multiple novelties at once - amidst a sea of other strong releases.

Every British Watchmakers’ Day 2025 special edition

Video

22.02.25

Every British Watchmakers’ Day 2025 special edition

Ahead of the big day on March 8th, we wanted to do a run-through of all of the watches you can buy exclusively at British…

A brief history of the MIL-SHIPS watch, and its modern reissues from Blancpain, Bulova and Tornek-Rayville

In Depth

22.02.25

A brief history of the MIL-SHIPS watch, and its modern reissues from Blancpain, Bulova and Tornek-Rayville

An overlooked part of dive watch history, we take a look at the story behind the MIL-SHIPS design, as well as its modern reissues.

These 12 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked

Buying Guides

22.02.25

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These 12 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked

China can't be ignored when it comes to horological significance, as these top Chinese watch brands prove with their artisanal quality.

How the Yema Superman Swiss Edition will make Yema more French

Hands On

21.02.25

How the Yema Superman Swiss Edition will make Yema more French

Counter-intuitively, Yema outsourcing its signature dive watch to the Swiss actually helps keep costs down so they can invest in French manufacturing.

Citizen launches a 37mm size for its fan-favourite Tsuyosa Automatic line

Introducing

21.02.25

Citizen launches a 37mm size for its fan-favourite Tsuyosa Automatic line

Citizen wisely takes its affordable Tsuyosa collection a step further with a new 37mm size that retains all of the on-trend elements.

F1 kicks off the 2025 season, and we get a sneak peak behind the curtain at Red Bull Racing

Friday Wind Down

21.02.25

F1 kicks off the 2025 season, and we get a sneak peak behind the curtain at Red Bull Racing

Join us as we take a look at how Red Bull makes their championship-winning Formula 1 cars, and then on to the F1 75 season…

Nomos looks up for its new Club Campus Starlight and Night Sky

Introducing

21.02.25

Nomos looks up for its new Club Campus Starlight and Night Sky

Nomos and colour go hand-in-hand, and there's no better place to look for it than on these new Club Campus models.

Arcanaut has brewed up the ARC II D’Arc Roast, a tasty watch with a dial made from real coffee beans

Introducing

20.02.25

Arcanaut has brewed up the ARC II D’Arc Roast, a tasty watch with a dial made from real coffee beans

A celebration of Scandinavia's obsession with all things coffee, this playful piece's coffee bean composite dial is technically impressive, too.

Christopher Ward listens to its fans and releases The Twelve 38, a Goldilocks-sized take on its integrated sports watch

Introducing

20.02.25

Christopher Ward listens to its fans and releases The Twelve 38, a Goldilocks-sized take on its integrated sports watch

Goldilocks and the three Twelves, and finally, one that's just right!

The Franck Muller Round Skeleton Baguette 31 shows off skeletonisation on a small scale

Hands On

20.02.25

The Franck Muller Round Skeleton Baguette 31 shows off skeletonisation on a small scale

This exuberant piece is a prime example of what Franck Muller is capable of in terms of gem-setting and movement design on a small scale.

Look out for these watches and new liveries on the 2025 Formula 1 grid

Pop Culture

20.02.25

Look out for these watches and new liveries on the 2025 Formula 1 grid

It's time to go down the grid and look at all the watch and team partnerships for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

The Omega Seamaster 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy that Daniel Craig teased months ago has just been released!

Hands On

19.02.25

The Omega Seamaster 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy that Daniel Craig teased months ago has just been released!

Daniel Craig teased it in November, and now the Omega Seamaster Diver Bronze Gold and Burgundy is finally here...

Girard-Perregaux debuts its sixth collaboration with Aston Martin, marking the beginning of the latest Formula 1 season

Introducing

19.02.25

Girard-Perregaux debuts its sixth collaboration with Aston Martin, marking the beginning of the latest Formula 1 season

GP's 6th collaboration with Aston Martin is a titanium Laureato Chronograph with a dial that uses iridescent green automotive paint.

The Maurice de Mauriac Rallymaster III offers a grass court dial inspired by Wimbledon (live unboxing)

Video

19.02.25

The Maurice de Mauriac Rallymaster III offers a grass court dial inspired by Wimbledon (live unboxing)

Andrew gets hands-on with Maurice de Mauriac's third tennis-inspired watch with Racquet Magazine.

Grand Seiko releases two new 30mm cherry blossom 62GSs – their slimmest and smallest automatics yet!

Introducing

19.02.25

Grand Seiko releases two new 30mm cherry blossom 62GSs – their slimmest and smallest automatics yet!

The Grand Seiko STGK031 & STGK033 share cherry blossom-inspired dial hues as well as a diminutive 30mm diameter.

Sarpaneva’s latest, lumetastic Moomin 80 watch has the cute critters sleeping under a shooting star

Introducing

18.02.25

Sarpaneva’s latest, lumetastic Moomin 80 watch has the cute critters sleeping under a shooting star

With a dragging hours display and hand-painted dial, it celebrates 80 years of the Moomins.

Hublot launches world’s first multi-coloured ceramic watch – the Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic

Introducing

18.02.25

Hublot launches world’s first multi-coloured ceramic watch – the Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic

Hublot's material achievements continue with a first that's perhaps unsurprising, considering their mastery of ceramic.

Alto brings us two Monochrome takes on its edgy ART 01

Introducing

17.02.25

Alto brings us two Monochrome takes on its edgy ART 01

The young independent brand Alto is taking a monotoned second step with its sequel to the ART 01 of last year.

IWC and Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff team up for a special Big Pilot’s Shock Absorber XPL

Introducing

17.02.25

IWC and Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff team up for a special Big Pilot’s Shock Absorber XPL

IWC update the Shock Absorber XPL with new Mercedes Petronas green colour, and Toto Wolff's sign-off.

The UniDesign Autoclassic combines 1970s funk with automotive cues

Micro Mondays

17.02.25

The UniDesign Autoclassic combines 1970s funk with automotive cues

UniDesign launches a softer, motorsport-inspired take on the sports watch.

Pop Culture

17.02.25

The best watches of the 2025 BAFTAs

There was some serious horological heat on display at British cinema's night of nights.

Opinion

17.02.25

Why you should wear a broken watch

Wearing watches that don't work seems sacrilegious for a watch writer - but Buffy makes the case for wearing timepieces that don't tick.

Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches?

In Depth

16.02.25

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Are “JDM” Seikos really that much better than normal Seiko watches?

Most Seiko lovers would prefer to own a Japanese-made "JDM" Seiko to an international version. But is this preference well-founded?

The history of Cartier, the watchmaker of shapes

In Depth

16.02.25

The history of Cartier, the watchmaker of shapes

Cartier has accumulated one of the densest and most revolutionary histories of any luxury brand - here's everything you need to know.

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

16.02.25

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Love is in the air, with brands unveiling Valentine's Day limited editions this week.

Is Gallet set to become Breitling’s Tudor? Discussing the rumoured acquisition with Tony Traina

Video

15.02.25

Is Gallet set to become Breitling’s Tudor? Discussing the rumoured acquisition with Tony Traina

We spoke with former Hodinkee Editor Tony Traina to dissect the Gallet acquisition news he broke.

Why does the Tudor Tiger buck the trend?

Opinion

15.02.25

Why does the Tudor Tiger buck the trend?

What is going on with these Tudor chronographs made for the best golf player of all time, and what does it mean?

The Bell & Ross BR 03 Astro captures the cosmos with another unconventional dial layout

Introducing

15.02.25

The Bell & Ross BR 03 Astro captures the cosmos with another unconventional dial layout

This modern take on a mystery watch captures a view of the Earth from space on its blue aventurine dial.

Tissot opens its first Melbourne boutique in spectacular style

Friday Wind Down

14.02.25

Tissot opens its first Melbourne boutique in spectacular style

The Le Locle brand becomes the latest watchmaker to open up shop on Melbourne's Collins Street, and they did so in statement-making fashion.

The best and most random Seiko special editions

Lists

14.02.25

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The best and most random Seiko special editions

Seiko and limited editions - a match made in heaven. Here's some of the best.

Super-friend: Longines reveals Henry Cavill as new Ambassador of Elegance

News

14.02.25

Super-friend: Longines reveals Henry Cavill as new Ambassador of Elegance

If Henry Cavill is now a Longines brand ambassador, does that but the nail in the 007 discussion coffin?

Junghans nods to its sporting history with the 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025 collection

Introducing

13.02.25

Junghans nods to its sporting history with the 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025 collection

Racing stripes and cushion motifs give these affordable German chronographs big 70s vibes.

11 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

Buying Guides

13.02.25

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11 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

A watch is just about the best birthday gift, especially for a young adult. What? No. We're definitely not biased.

Everything you need to know about Sellita

Watch Education

13.02.25

Everything you need to know about Sellita

Here's everything you need to know about Switzerland's most prolific movement supplier.

What makes D1 Milano different from most microbrands?

In The Shop

12.02.25

What makes D1 Milano different from most microbrands?

Thoughtful minimalism in innovative materials at approachable prices is what defines this Italian microbrand.

Precious cherry blossom – the Grand Seiko SBGH368 debuts a 38mm 62GS case in pink gold

Hands On

12.02.25

Precious cherry blossom – the Grand Seiko SBGH368 debuts a 38mm 62GS case in pink gold

Grand Seiko's latest cherry blossom-inspired design is a precious metal heater

8 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s

Lists

12.02.25

8 of the best watches from the golden era of the 1950s

The 1950s could be considered an era of horological renaissance, and these are the watches that defined it.

Video

11.02.25

Toledano & Chan: The definitive guide to the brand’s past, present, and future

The video is 50 minutes long, but it is well worth watching the whole thing. Trust us.

The Bulgari Serpenti becomes a horological machine with a little help from MB&F

Introducing

11.02.25

The Bulgari Serpenti becomes a horological machine with a little help from MB&F

MB&F shows off a new spin on the Bulgari icon.

Canadian microbrand Redwood’s Standard Issue collection are love letters to vintage field watches

Micro Mondays

10.02.25

Canadian microbrand Redwood’s Standard Issue collection are love letters to vintage field watches

These four models evoke the spirit of WWII-era-issued field watches at an affordable price point.

The difference between minimalism and laziness in watch design

Opinion

10.02.25

The difference between minimalism and laziness in watch design

Just because Daniel Wellington calls its watches minimalist doesn't mean they are. But if so, what does 'minimalism' mean?

Watch Education

09.02.25

How to make a chainmail watch bracelet

Looking to bring some maximalist medieval flair to your watch? Buffy explains how to make a chainmail watch strap for yourself.

15 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define value proposition

Buying Guides

09.02.25

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15 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define value proposition

If you needed any more proof that US$1,000 can get you a great mechanical watch, this list of affordables is it.

Piaget releases new Polo Flying Tourbillon Moonphase in signature blue colours

Introducing

09.02.25

Piaget releases new Polo Flying Tourbillon Moonphase in signature blue colours

A rare titanium piece from Piaget, this complicated Polo merges sporty sensibilities with haute horlogerie.

New releases from Frederique Constant, Bulova, Porsche Design and more

Last Week in Watches

09.02.25

New releases from Frederique Constant, Bulova, Porsche Design and more

This week's releases have reaffirmed how close the worlds of watches and racing are.

Buying Guides

08.02.25

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16 of the best minimalist watches

These minimalist watches have slim cases and unassuming dials, but are uncompromising when it comes to design, making the most of the least.