Gambling, the act of wagering something of value in hopes of getting more of said value in return through a game of chance, has fascinated us for centuries, millennia even. The earliest known six-sided dice date back to 3,000 B.C. for instance. Betting on fitting animals was a common practice in ancient times, but non-violent […]
Pitted as a rival of Grand Seiko from 1961 to 1975 to stimulate internal competition, the fate of Seiko’s two top-tier brands took very different paths. Grand Seiko’s stellar trajectory was uninterrupted and became an independent entity in 2017; King Seiko faded into oblivion until it was revived in 2020 with a limited re-edition based on […]
Last year, the renowned Lucerne-based watchmaker, Carl F. Bucherer, unveiled the all-new Central Counter chronograph as part of their prestigious Manero collection. The timepiece was designed to appeal to elegant outdoor enthusiasts and sophisticated football fans, boasting an extra minute track ring with markings like “additional time,” “15 minutes extra time,” and “add. time” sectors. […]
The pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle is a growing phenomenon, and, more and more brands are embracing a sustainable ethos. Founded by Nicolas Freudiger, Cédric Mulhauser and Singal Depery, ID Watch likes to present its watches as the most eco-innovative timekeeping instruments available, and are to be considered at the forefront of circularity in […]
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 […]
Mido’s cornerstone Commander collection can boast that it has been in continuous production since 1959. Naturally, fashions come and go, and to keep up with the latest trends in watchmaking, the Commander quite literally went commando revealing its Calibre 80 movement through a smoked acrylic dial in 2020. This summer, the Commander Gradient reappears with […]
Roger Dubuis has led the charge in daring and innovative watchmaking, earning its reputation as the master of “hyper-horology”. The brand’s creations boast a bold and avant-garde design philosophy, resulting in futuristic and distinctive timepieces incorporating cutting-edge materials and complex mechanical movements. The Excalibur Spider Monobalancier Huracán Sterrato is a brilliant extension of the brand’s […]
It’s no secret we’re fans of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 (and its chronograph brother for that matter) as it is genuinely one of the best value-for-money watches in recent years. It looks cool, comes in many appealing variations, and since recently been available in a long-awaited smaller case size of 35mm. What started as […]
In the much-contested luxury sports watch category, there are two main contenders: on the one hand, there are the elusive heavyweight contestants with exorbitant prices, and on the other, catering to a far larger demographic, is an over-saturated sector vying for its share of the pie with aggressive prices. Separating the wheat from the chaff, […]
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 […]