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 […]
While we’ve recently covered the 62MAS, a very faithful (and pricey) re-edition of Seiko’s and Japan’s first-ever dive watch, the Japanese brand continues exploring its past icons with the launch today of yet another interpretation of a famed diver. However, faithfulness isn’t the topic of the day. This new watch is actually part of the […]
The name Conquest is an important one at Longines, as it refers to a long-lasting collection that was first introduced in 1954. A surprising fact about this name: it was the first step in an emerging marketing strategy for the brand, which was to give a name to a family of watches, creating a collection. […]
There’s something genuinely desirable in a solid gold watch… Something cool, something that somehow says that you made it. But it’s also rather frustrating when you see the prices. Whatever the watchmaker, a solid gold new timepiece comes at a cost. Two-tone models are certainly a solution, mixing stainless steel with a bit of gold. […]
The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Limited Summer Editions take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. It embraces a vacation-inspired vibe while staying true to the classical model’s urban-themed design concept. The introduction of these latest Aikon models ensures the continuation of the success story that started in the 1990s with the […]
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 […]
Bell & Ross, French in origin, have been actively involved as a timing partner in Formula 1 for quite some years now. It started with Renault Sport Formula 1, which has since changed its name to BWT Alpine F1 Team but is still in essence the same team as when Bell & Ross entered F1 […]
The DS Action range is offered by Certina as “maritime timepieces” to be “your companion when exploring underwater depths“. However, the collection comprises many references that lack the looks commonly associated with diver’s watches, this new DS Action Day-Date included. We had our hands on the DS Action Day-Date in blue and can already tell […]