Bell & Ross, founded by Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo in 1992, emerged from a university project introducing a compelling range of aviation and military-inspired timepieces. The iconic BR 01 Instrument, a substantial 46mm x 46mm model launched in 2005, not only brought them fame but also significantly influenced the watch design scene and laid […]
Popeye-themed watches are all the rage these days, seemingly popping up everywhere from brands big and small. Recent examples include the Bamford London Popeye GMT Limited Edition and Reservoir’s own x LabelNoir x Popeye Watch, which also features retrograde minutes and jumping hours. These complications are a speciality for the brand and seen on (almost) […]
In 2022, Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei unveiled a limited edition watch in the UR-100V series, richly decorated drawing inspiration from the Aztec Sun Stone, a masterpiece of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican art. Today, Urwerk introduces the second UR-100V edition in the Time & Culture series, transporting us to Mesopotamia circa 3000 BC, specifically to the city […]
Founded by Sébastien Muller, Brellum is an independent boutique brand that specialises in manufacturing vintage-inspired chronographs at attainable prices without compromising the specifications and the overall quality. An evolution of the brand’s Duobox Chronograph, the Pandial debuted in 2017. Following the release of several editions, the model now comes in a stealthier, dark, monochromatic version […]
Few watch categories have seen such a surge in popularity as the luxury sports watch with its integrated design. Demand has skyrocketed, driven by iconic models but also by a number of new players… If the genre was once restricted to higher-end brands, the market has since expanded with more affordable options. For Titoni, it’s […]
The name Czapek was resuscitated in late 2015 with the elegant Quai des Bergues, a model inspired by a Czapek pocket watch made in the 1850s with its unusually positioned sub-dials. Originally presented in a 42.5mm case and later in a 38.5mm case, the watch now comes in an intermediate 40.5mm diameter. And it also […]
The adjective ‘urban’ paired with watches is cropping up more and more frequently in press releases and advertising campaigns. Although it is a fairly loose category that defies hardcore profiling, many of these ‘urban’ watches try to transmit a ‘trendy, designer vibe’ associated with life in the big city. The Nomos Metro watch collection, designed […]
Over 70% of our precious Earth is covered in water, and huge areas of it have not yet been fully explored. It’s very likely we’ll never manage to discover all the far corners of the oceans, as they are one of the most challenging environments mankind can face. The main issue is pressure, which increases […]
Fratello is back at it again with a special edition of a legitimate pilot’s instrument watch, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax. Introduced in 2020, it was part of the collective overhaul of Fortis’ Flieger collection, including an F41 and F-39 time-and-date model and the F-43 Triple GMT. Our friends give the F-43 a personal touch […]
The buzz surrounding TAG Heuer’s celebration of the 60th anniversary of the iconic Carrera chronograph was hard to miss this year. The brand marked this significant milestone by introducing several timepieces to the collection, much to the delight of enthusiasts. Earlier in the year, we were happy to unveil the Carrera Glassbox references and the […]