Dive watches are the go-to accessory for fun in the sun and the most robust and reliable companion for outdoor sports. Continuing our coverage of watches with solid content and budget prices, we will take a closer look at the latest Aquascaphe diver from the French independent brand Baltic, founded by Etienne Malec. Equipped with […]
Dual time zone watches (not to be confused with a true GMT) can display the second time in a variety of ways. A second watch face is a simple solution like the Armin Strom Masterpiece 1 Dual Time Resonance, but some brands get creative, like independent watchmaker Ochs und Junior with the Ochs Line Due […]
You probably know Furlan Marri already. Founded in 2021 by Andrea Furlan (Swiss industrial designer) and Hamad Al Marri (watch collector and artist from the Middle East), it started as a crowdfunded project on Kickstarter. The first watch, a handsome vintage-inspired mechaquartz chronograph, made quite some noise. The second model, an automatic time-only this time, gathered some […]
Probably the most famous watchmaker to come from Finland, together with his fellow Kari Voutilainen, Stepan Sarpaneva has recently presented several watches that pay tribute to legends of his country. While still highly distinctive and in line with previous his creations, watches such as the Moomin or the Kilpisjärvi, a collaboration with F1 pilot Valtteri Bottas. Sarpaneva’s […]
Extreme simplicity, attention to detail and the wish to create a timeless watch, visually and mechanically. This is how we could summarise the work of Nicolas Commergnat, an independent watchmaker who is launching his eponymous brand but who is also a well-known name in the restoration and auction world. Known for his ability to bring […]
If the name Minase is not as famous as other Japanese watch manufacturers (such as Seiko or Citizen), it is because it has been first and foremost synonymous with precision metalworking. For a few years now, the Kyowa Co. (the company behind Minase) has developed its watchmaking collection with a focus on manufacturing watch cases of […]
Japan is, without a doubt, a country of watchmaking culture. Not only is it one of the largest producers of watches alongside Switzerland, but it’s also home to many discerning collectors. Without surprise, a close relationship was formed between Andersen Genève, the brand founded by AHCI member Svend Andersen, and the country of the rising […]
Some brands stick with you for whatever reasons more than others, and for me, GoS is such a brand. I fell in love with the intricate Damascus steel incorporated in watches by Patrik Sjögren under the GoS name bring to the table. For around a decade, I have kept close tabs on the brand (and […]
Ever since HYT was revived in early 2022, the brand has been incredibly active again, often presenting new and interesting combinations of colours and materials. Everything still revolves around the concept of telling time with liquids, which is a rather contradictory method when it comes to mechanical watchmaking. Next to magnetism, moisture is the biggest […]
Garrick is a Norfolk-based watchmaker renowned for its attention to detail and craftsmanship expressed in their exquisite dial work, intricate movements, and overall fine finishing. The company, started in 2013 by David Brailsford and Simon Michlmay, specialises in producing low-volume limited-edition and bespoke watches, ensuring exclusivity and uniqueness for its customers. Garrick aims to combine […]