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Seiko teams up with Porter Classic for the Laurel-inspired Presage SPB449

Hands On

05.10.24

Seiko teams up with Porter Classic for the Laurel-inspired Presage SPB449

Seiko collaborates with Japanese sartorial brand Porter Classic, producing a black enamel-dialled tribute to the Laurel.

How to steal a watch clean off someone’s wrist without them even knowing

Watch Culture

05.10.24

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How to steal a watch clean off someone’s wrist without them even knowing

Professional magicians and theatrical pickpockets reveal their secrets in how they take a watch off someone's wrist without them knowing.

The Olympic athlete’s Omega that keeps on giving

Pop Culture

05.10.24

The Olympic athlete’s Omega that keeps on giving

An Olympic athlete's very special Omega led to a community effort to help fund his training and fuel his dream.

Audemars Piguet’s latest Royal Oak Concept uses a new luminescent carbon case

Introducing

05.10.24

Audemars Piguet’s latest Royal Oak Concept uses a new luminescent carbon case

The latest Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept watch uses new Chroma Forged Technology that results in a luminescent carbon case.

The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

Buying Guides

04.10.24

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The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

Transparent watches are often split into two categories – the cheap, plastic stuff that you find in the toy section or invisible paragons of crystal…

Italian authorities have busted a €103 million watch smuggling ring at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

Friday Wind Down

04.10.24

Italian authorities have busted a €103 million watch smuggling ring at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

Investigations have uncovered and thwarted a high-end watch smuggling ring at Milan's biggest airport.

The Louis Moinet Speed of Sound sports a reworked and engraved vintage Valjoux movement

Hands On

04.10.24

The Louis Moinet Speed of Sound sports a reworked and engraved vintage Valjoux movement

A vintage, engraved Valjoux and pieces of meteorite celebrate the 20th anniversary of Louis Moinet's revival.

Making the most of the new Maen Lunar Classic 36

What We Wore

04.10.24

Making the most of the new Maen Lunar Classic 36

Spending some time with the Maen Lunar Classic 36 made me realise it pairs perfectly with a strong Negroni.

Is the Bulova Super Seville one of the best watches under $1,000?

Hands On

04.10.24

Is the Bulova Super Seville one of the best watches under $1,000?

The Bulova Super Seville may have some familiar design cues, but its HPQ Precisionist movement is what really sets it apart.

The second-generation Speedmaster First Omega in Space is back, with a few key differences

Introducing

03.10.24

The second-generation Speedmaster First Omega in Space is back, with a few key differences

After being discontinued in 2020, the First Omega in Space is back and has a few tweaks which make it a true homage.

The Longines Flagship Heritage adds three new sunburst dials for 2024

Introducing

03.10.24

The Longines Flagship Heritage adds three new sunburst dials for 2024

The refreshed trio brings green, anthracite, and havana beige into the mix.

The best watches for heading to outer space

Lists

03.10.24

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The best watches for heading to outer space

With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

The one millionth MoonSwatch is heading to auction

News

03.10.24

The one millionth MoonSwatch is heading to auction

Helping raise money for charity, the one millionth Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch to be made is heading to auction.

LVMH signs a 10-year partnership with Formula 1

News

03.10.24

LVMH signs a 10-year partnership with Formula 1

The LVMH Group has signed a 10-year global partnership deal with the Formula 1 racing series starting tin 2025.

Is Tom Brady about to be in horological hot water with Audemars Piguet?

Auctions

03.10.24

Is Tom Brady about to be in horological hot water with Audemars Piguet?

Rolex, Richard Mille, IWC, and Patek Philippe are all on the table. But Brady's AP is the hot topic...

Alpina’s beefy Alpiner Extreme becomes more wearable with new 39mm options

Introducing

02.10.24

Alpina’s beefy Alpiner Extreme becomes more wearable with new 39mm options

Alpina's sportiest sports watch's imposing aesthetic is made more accessible with a slightly smaller case diameter.

The best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Buying Guides

02.10.24

The best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Perhaps the most popular style of watches today, these integrated bracelet watches prove you don't need to remortgage to get one.

The first Rolex worn on the Moon is up for auction

News

02.10.24

The first Rolex worn on the Moon is up for auction

While it wasn't the first watch to reach the Moon, the GMT-Master that is up for sale beat all other Rolex watches up there.

The Certina DS-7 Chrono gets an automatic movement and a padel inspired dial

Hands On

01.10.24

The Certina DS-7 Chrono gets an automatic movement and a padel inspired dial

With subtle nods to padel with its grid dial texture, the new DS-7 Chrono Auto from Certina is a great all-around entry-level chronograph.

We read the Submariner book so you don’t have to

Opinion

01.10.24

We read the Submariner book so you don’t have to

After creating waves upon its release, we wanted to dive into the pages of Oyster Perpetual Submariner to see what all the fuss was about.

The Lorier x Worn & Wound Astra Stargazer for the astronomically attuned

Introducing

01.10.24

The Lorier x Worn & Wound Astra Stargazer for the astronomically attuned

Pulling from old Soviet designs and astrological complications the new collaboration between Lorier and Worn & Wound is a great new piece.

Baume & Mercier goes back to nature with a new collection of Riviera models

Introducing

30.09.24

Baume & Mercier goes back to nature with a new collection of Riviera models

Baume & Mercier has taken its Riviera line back to nature with four new models drawing inspiration from the surroundings of the French coast.

The Bower Tide Seeker is a beach lover’s dream

Micro Mondays

30.09.24

The Bower Tide Seeker is a beach lover’s dream

With a super simple and easy-to-read tide functionality, the Bower Tide Seeker is a great, accessible option on Kickstarter now.

Panerai honours the US Navy SEALs with its new desert camo collection

Introducing

30.09.24

Panerai honours the US Navy SEALs with its new desert camo collection

Panerai's latest collection is dedicated to the US Navy SEALs, showcasing its mission to create tough, functional tool watches.

The Lederer Triple Certified Observatory Chronometer comes with three observatories’ approval and two remontoires

Introducing

29.09.24

The Lederer Triple Certified Observatory Chronometer comes with three observatories’ approval and two remontoires

Lederer has taken observatory certification to another level by checking its new watch with three separate observatories in two countries.

New releases from Fears, Panerai, Christopher Ward and more

Last Week in Watches

29.09.24

New releases from Fears, Panerai, Christopher Ward and more

Compact cases, clever collaborations and the return of a model we thought could be gone for good, all in last week in watches.

Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

Buying Guides

28.09.24

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Everything is better in carbon fibre, even watches, so here’s our pick of the best

It's the material that is often forgotten about in the watchmaking world, but there are some great carbon fibre watches out there.

Pop Culture

28.09.24

UK rapper Central Cee revealed as new G-Shock brand ambassador

Central Cee joins a long list of musical artists who have endorsed G-Shock in one way or another, including Ed Sheeran, John Mayer...

The Ulysse Nardin Royal returns with clear intentions

Introducing

28.09.24

The Ulysse Nardin Royal returns with clear intentions

The Ulysse Nardin Royal Sapphire combines a transparent case and a translucent movement for the ultimate see-through luxury experience.

6 of the best chocolate dial watches under US$10,000

Buying Guides

28.09.24

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6 of the best chocolate dial watches under US$10,000

There are browns, and there are browns. The six watches on this list make the most of this highly debated choice of dial colour.

Seiko’s newest Astron GPS Solar 3X62s are the most conventional-looking, easy-to-operate GPS Astrons yet

Hands On

27.09.24

Seiko’s newest Astron GPS Solar 3X62s are the most conventional-looking, easy-to-operate GPS Astrons yet

Seiko returns to the GPS-enabled Astron line with a slimmer movement and a more approachable overall design with three new models.

Four different watch fairs are coming next month

Friday Wind Down

27.09.24

Four different watch fairs are coming next month

Milano Watch Week, Dubai Watch Week, Windup NY, and WatchTime NY fairs will all kick off next month.

The Citizen Iconic Nature collection turns paper and quartz into a luxury combo

Introducing

27.09.24

The Citizen Iconic Nature collection turns paper and quartz into a luxury combo

Two paper dials cover high-end quartz perpetual calendar movements, drawing inspiration from Japan's captivating nature.

When Ulysse Nardin let its Freak flag fly, it changed watchmaking forever

The Icons

27.09.24

When Ulysse Nardin let its Freak flag fly, it changed watchmaking forever

When Ulysse Nardin released a watch called the Freak in 2001, it broke all the rules and changed the game.

Introducing

26.09.24

Jaeger-LeCoultre brings a triple threat of Reverso Tribute novelties, including a brand-new mid-size variant

A new size for the Reverso Tribute debuts alongside two models in new case metals.

7 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Buying Guides

26.09.24

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7 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Green might not be the new blue yet, but it's not that far off.

Interview

26.09.24

The challenges of running an independent brand, as told by the people behind them

Three founders share their tips on independent brand ownership - Oliver Gallaugher, Susan Galvin, and Richard Benc.

The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton merges modern and classical at an approachable price

Hands On

25.09.24

The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton merges modern and classical at an approachable price

The new Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles Skeleton Black presents a classic dress watch that leans further into a modern feel.

The thinnest mechanical watches ever made

Lists

25.09.24

The thinnest mechanical watches ever made

Somehow, 5th place is just 2mm thick! Until the record is broken again, here are the thinnest mechanical watches ever made.

8 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

Buying Guides

24.09.24

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8 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

While the definition changed throughout history, the word bicompax always signified elegant, refined chronographs. Here are some of the best.

Rolex, Federer serve Laver Cup captains Borg and McEnroe one last surprise as they step down

Pop Culture

24.09.24

Rolex, Federer serve Laver Cup captains Borg and McEnroe one last surprise as they step down

After their 7th and final Laver Cup as captains, Roger Federer presented Bjorn Borg and John McEnrooe with engraved Rolex watches.

Hublot’s new 30-piece limited edition tourbillon aims to help prevent the extinction of rhinoceros

Hands On

24.09.24

Hublot’s new 30-piece limited edition tourbillon aims to help prevent the extinction of rhinoceros

Proceeds from the sale of the new Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-Day Power Reserve SORAI will help save rhinoceros.

The Fleux FLX003 is a modern, vintage skin diver

Micro Mondays

23.09.24

The Fleux FLX003 is a modern, vintage skin diver

Vintage skin diver touches inspired by the Omega Seamaster 300, and oversized dial elements make up the Fleux FLX003.

Buying Guides

23.09.24

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8 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

Improving upon history with the Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph

Hands On

23.09.24

Improving upon history with the Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph

The Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph is a great example of a brand embracing its past but knowing where to look forward.

You can only wear one type of watch for life… Andrew, Marcus, & Zach share their picks

Video

22.09.24

You can only wear one type of watch for life… Andrew, Marcus, & Zach share their picks

If you could only own and wear watches from one watch category, what would it be?

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

Watch Education

22.09.24

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

You've heard about diamonds, but what about stones like rubies and emeralds, or even tsavorites? Buffy delves into the precious topic.

7 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

Buying Guides

22.09.24

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7 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

We look at the watches that blend driving inspiration and time-telling best.

New releases from TAG Heuer, Schwarz Etienne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more

Last Week in Watches

22.09.24

New releases from TAG Heuer, Schwarz Etienne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more

After the short break we had following the Geneva Watch Days, we have a start in activity from all levels of brands. TAG Heuer is…

Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

Lists

21.09.24

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Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

The '80s explosion in pop culture from movies to music videos, the golden age of celebrity, gave birth to many horological cult classics.

7 of the best deep dive watches that are a must for your next trip to the Mariana Trench

Buying Guides

21.09.24

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7 of the best deep dive watches that are a must for your next trip to the Mariana Trench

You might not need them, but they're very cool nevertheless.

5 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Buying Guides

21.09.24

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5 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Whether you're actually entering a cockpit or just dreaming of taking to the skies like most of us, here are 5 of the best pilot's…

Seiko expands the popular 5 Sports GMT range with three stylish new looks

Hands On

21.09.24

Seiko expands the popular 5 Sports GMT range with three stylish new looks

The Seiko 5KX GMT collection added three stylish new variants in 2024, broadening its already robust appeal.

DOXA’s Sea Emerald embraces green dials for the first time ever

Introducing

20.09.24

DOXA’s Sea Emerald embraces green dials for the first time ever

Doxa’s first-ever green dial is now a standard option among its main divers.

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Friday Wind Down

20.09.24

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Vroom, vroom... Mitchell and Alex were off to the races with Seiko.

The new Maurice Lacroix Aikon remixes titanium grades and dial colours

Introducing

20.09.24

The new Maurice Lacroix Aikon remixes titanium grades and dial colours

Maurice Lacroix goes more sporty and more bold with brightly coloured Aikon models in titanium. Rather than just picking one grade, the cases are a…

Video

19.09.24

Vulcain’s Table Clock is a miniature piece of American architectural history | Now with video!

Vulcain brings back a piece of jet-setting history to a table clock format.

The Seiko Presage Star Bar Cocktail Time SRE015 is a faceted femme fatale

Hands On

19.09.24

The Seiko Presage Star Bar Cocktail Time SRE015 is a faceted femme fatale

With the vintage flare of a faceted crystal and small size, Seiko shows that you don't need to shrink it and pink it.

Hamilton updates the Murph 38 with a bracelet and white dial

Hands On

19.09.24

Hamilton updates the Murph 38 with a bracelet and white dial

One of Hamilton's most popular designs gets two small, but versatile updates with a white dial and bracelet option for the Murph 38mm.

It’s all hands on deck at Hublot, casting off with the new Big Bang Unico Sailing Team

Introducing

18.09.24

It’s all hands on deck at Hublot, casting off with the new Big Bang Unico Sailing Team

America's Cup is going on, which means sailing watch releases aplenty. This is Hublot's take on the theme.

The Czapek Antarctique Flying Diamonds is dressed up with everywhere to go

Hands On

18.09.24

The Czapek Antarctique Flying Diamonds is dressed up with everywhere to go

Despite an aventurine dial and sparkly diamond indices, the Antarctique Flying Diamonds is still subtle.

Daniel Arsham breaks down the concepts of time

Interview

18.09.24

Daniel Arsham breaks down the concepts of time

Artist Daniel Arsham talks about his work and concepts of time in our latest episode of our podcast Watches And.

Omega’s new Constellation collection includes 20 references of time-telling jewellery

Introducing

17.09.24

Omega’s new Constellation collection includes 20 references of time-telling jewellery

Omega bejewels the Constellation with swirly dials, and actual jewels!