Consistency is a key factor in any fledgling watchmaking brand and Ming Thein’s watchmaking project, a.k.a MING Watches, has stuck its course of coherent design producing a style that is recognisable and judging by its sales, widely admired. To celebrate the brand’s fifth anniversary in 2022, Ming unveiled a sophisticated monopusher chronograph in titanium with […]
A watch that should have been first presented thanks to a unique piece for Only Watch 2023 (which has been postponed), we knew that Patek Philippe was on its way to presenting a new model entirely dedicated to its former President, father of the current President and a man of great importance for both the brand […]
The trend for collaboration watches is expanding exponentially across all segments of watchmaking. A precursor in the field, Massena LAB is back with its fourth collaboration watch produced with Mathey-Tissot. This joint effort results in a late 1960s-style tri-compax chronograph with brightly coloured sub-dials to evoke the mood of the Swinging Sixties. William Massena certainly […]
Look at this watch… It’s the new Havender model by a Scandinavian brand named Arcanaut, co-founded by James Thompson, a.k.a Black Badger. Look closely at its dial, and you’ll think that it’s a nice, rather undefinable lavender-toned composite material. In a way, you’d be right to think so, but there is more to know about it […]
Known as the Japanese Calatrava, a watch of subtle elegance and modest proportions, the Grand Seiko SBGW231 has long been seen as a distinguished choice for those looking for a dress watch with a twist. Yet, it wasn’t the only member of this family, as Japan had its own versions, namely the SBGW237, with its […]
Autumn has finally arrived in Europe, marking the annual migration of birds as they flock to warmer climates. Alpina is also taking a break from the cold Swiss air and hot-footing to sunnier locations, more precisely SoCal. Indeed, the latest-generation Alpiner Extreme, the brand’s most formidable contender for outdoor adventures, now dons a cool California […]
Limited editions are a dime a dozen these days, and Seiko is well-known for playing that game. It seems like every other week, Seiko releases a new special edition, and we have the next one lined up for you. Made in partnership with Japanese professional skateboarder Yuto Horigome, this urban take on the do-it-all Seiko […]
Minase is a Japanese micro-brand specialising in complex cases and dials with superlative handmade finishings. Since the focus is primarily on the external elements of the watch, Minase often turns to traditional Japanese artistic techniques to decorate the dial. The latest Minase Divido models flaunt incredible handmade dials using Urushi lacquer mixed with paint and […]
Watchmaking collaborations are thriving, often yielding extraordinary results and offering a select group of collectors the chance to possess distinctive timepieces. In today’s showcase, Collective Horology, a California-based members-only club dedicated to crafting collaborative watches for enthusiasts, joined forces with the venerable Oris from Hölstein. Together, they delved into the emblematic Divers Sixty-Five model, presenting […]
Today, Tissot is paying tribute to its most classic collection, a watch that was released 20 years ago, itself being a piece commemorating the rich past of the brand. Founded in the small town of Le Locle in Switzerland back in 1853, Tissot celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2003 by releasing an elegant, refined yet […]