The Royal Oak Offshore was presented in 1993, heralding a bolder style for the iconic Audemars Piguet luxury sports watch. The ROO offers a more powerful and sportier take on the model. Since then, this testosterone-fed version of the Royal Oak has stood out for its bold design and generous dimensions and it has given […]
Throwback chronographs are everywhere these days with pricing all over the map. At the upper end, there are truly iconic pieces like the Breguet Type XX and Rolex Daytona. A wide variety of brands offer more affordable options for us common folk – the Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph and Longines Avigation BigEye come to mind. […]
Racing along the tight curves of the Formula 1 city circuit, historic cars compete in the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, a reference in the motoring world and one of the most important historic car racing events. TAG Heuer, maker of iconic racing chronographs, including the Monaco, was already the Official Watch of the Monaco […]
TAG Heuer has been quite productive this year, creating more than one cool limited-edition chronographs. In addition to the two Carrera made for the brand’s 160th anniversary – Silver Edition and Carrera Montreal – the brand also renewed its partnership with designer Hiroshi Fujiwara and his streetwear brand Fragment Design. Following a minimalistic Carrera model in […]
The Royal Oak Offshore has always been considered a watch for men who are not afraid of making a (big) statement. And it’s not just size we’re referring to here but the aura of virility and strength transmitted by the dynamic architecture of the watch. In June 2020, the brand from Le Brassus introduced three […]
Already involved with the America’s Cup since 1995, and also official timekeeper of the 36th edition of this legendary race, Omega is reinforcing its position in sailing. Last year, the Biel-based watchmaker announced its partnership with Alinghi, a sailing team created in 1994 by Ernesto Bertarelli. To seal this alliance, Omega is today releasing a new, […]
Launched in 2016, the Manero Flyback has become a classic for Carl F. Bucherer and almost a collection within the collection. Indeed, the watch is available in multiple variants, from luxurious gold editions to racing-oriented models or a casual ice-blue version. The success of this watch is easy to understand… it is beautifully designed, slightly […]
The accessible microbrand market is flourishing, yet among those hundreds of value proposition models, one has to be extremely selective. Putting design aside, quality isn’t always on par with what you’d expect from a nice mechanical watch and, sometimes, established brands remain the best possible option. Yet, some newcomers are doing a great job to […]
No one can overlook the importance of the El Primero – both the movement and the watch – when it comes to chronographs. In 1969, the El Primero was one of the first automatic chronographs to be launched. And, in addition to that, the watch fitted with it, the Zenith A386, was very good looking. […]
Partnerships with designers are a strong trend in the watchmaking industry today, a move designed to give watches a fresher, more contemporary face and appeal to fashion-conscious men. IWC partners with British apparel brand Orlebar Brown for a special edition of the Portugieser Yacht Chronograph decked out in smart navy blue with red and white […]