While most of us are familiar with the big brand names on the Saxon watchmaking scene, Union Glashütte flies somewhat under the radar. Owned by the Swatch Group since 2000, Union Glashütte started producing pocket watches in 1893 and now has a portfolio of attractive mechanical watches distinguished by their pragmatic Saxon appeal. The Belisar […]
Hamilton is almost synonymous with tool watches, although they do far more than just that. Designated for land-locked, aquatic or aeronautical activities, there’s a Khaki sub-collection for pretty much all situations imaginable. One of the most popular collections is the Khaki Field range, a no-frills military-inspired watch in a wide variety of styles and materials. […]
In recent years, Oris has been pushing towards a more sustainable future when it comes to watchmaking, both by reducing its own carbon footprint, but also through parthering with specifically selected organisations. These organisations are active in cleaning up beaches, preserving wildlife, protecting our oceans, lakes and rivers and so on. This is done through […]
Introduced in 2022, the Defy Skyline collection by Zenith has caused quite some waves in the luxury sports watch genre of our beloved industry. Inspired by the original Defy series of watches from the company’s archives, this modern-day sports watch comes in a range of sizes, styles and colours. But, despite the fact stainless steel […]
Hanhart, the German watch brand with Swiss roots, has been producing Flieger (pilot’s) chronographs and stopwatches since 1938. Launched in 2011, the Pioneer collection is a favourite among fans of vintage pilot watches and chronographs replicating styles popular during the 1930s to 1950s. The latest models of the Pioneer collection come with compact 38.5mm cases […]
We’ve already looked at several unique pieces created for this year’s edition of the Only Watch event, the biennial charity auction of luxury timepieces uniting some of the finest watchmakers to raise funds to support research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Today, we are going up close and personal with the one-of-a-kind Krayon Anywhere for Only […]
Launched in 2007, the HydroConquest is Longines’ answer to a contemporary dive watch with all the features of a resilient 300m water-resistant diving instrument at an accessible price. Apart from its practical features for divers, for many non-professional divers, the solidity of a dive watch makes it a perfect companion for outdoor adventures. The good […]
In a world that is increasingly computer-guided, laser-machined and mass-produced, it’s very nice to know the art of handmade things has not been lost. Whether it’s cars, tailored clothing, or watches, knowing that something has been crafted to perfection by the hands of an artisan gives tremendous satisfaction. As such, we fully embrace brands like […]
Norqain’s highly successful Adventure Neverest line debuted in 2021 and kickstarted the independent Swiss brand’s partnership with the Butterfly Help Project supporting schooling for the children of sherpas in Nepal. Two new models – a three-hand and a GMT – join the collection with bold black or grey and golden dials inspired by the jagged […]
Mido Watches can look back at over a century of watchmaking, as it was founded by Mr Georges Schaeren in 1918. Based in Le Locle and part of the Swatch Group since 1985, Mido has a broad spectrum of watches on offer, ranging from stylish time-only watches to sporty and robust divers and GMT watches. […]