For the past 4 years, Bell & Ross has been hard at work expanding its urban-oriented BR 05 collection, the Parisian brand’s vision of a sporty-chic watch with integrated design. First presented with a time-and-date display, it took a couple of years for the brand to connect this collection to its aviation roots, by presenting […]
What can you do if you have revived an iconic model from your archives but want to give it a more contemporary twist? Renowned for its mastery of innovative materials, Rado has no qualms about revisiting its golden oldies in high-tech ceramic cases and skeletonising their dials to produce a refreshing take on the veterans. […]
After it was founded in 2012, HYT quickly gained recognition for its unique use of liquid to indicate the time on the dial. The company produced striking and distinctive timepieces that blended art and engineering. Still, as often happens in independent watchmaking, it hit a rough road, which resulted in bankruptcy in 2021. However, HYT […]
With two collections dedicated to our neighbouring satellite – Luna Magna and Perpetual Moon – it’s fair to say that the Moon exerts a powerful gravitational pull at Arnold & Son. In a departure from more conventional representations of the Moon portrayed in tiny dimensions constrained by tiny apertures, Arnold & Son’s astronomical moon phase […]
With the launch of the new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Azure and Diver X Skeleton Azure, the brand continues its commitment to environmental protection by responsibly utilising raw and recycled materials. While these new watches share many similarities with previous models, they stand out with their distinct light blue colour schemes. Ulysse Nardin’s dedication to […]
Horomariobro is a renowned watch enthusiast from the US West Coast, also known as ‘the King of Macro Photography’ to his over 30,000 followers on Instagram because he likes to zoom in on the details of a watch using his iPhone and a loupe. With Armin Strom, he created a unique piece, the Pure Resonance […]
When the term “Big Bang” is mentioned, it can evoke different associations for different people. For many people, it may bring to mind the popular American television sitcom that aired from 2007 to 2019, while watch enthusiasts might immediately think of the Hublot Big Bang, a collection that has become synonymous with the brand since […]
MICROMILSPEC is an unusual watchmaker, to say the least. Founded in 2019, the Norwegian microbrand has focused almost exclusively on military applications, first responders and special projects, but a civilian piece is finally being offered alongside a dedicated US Space Force model (USSF). The USSF is a new military agency and the only independent space […]
Independent watch brand Schwarz Etienne is full of surprises on both the technical and creative fronts. Not only does Schwarz Etienne design and manufacture its movements and components, hairsprings and balance wheels included, but it also has a strong creative spirit illustrated by its eclectic and original lineup of watches. Collaborations are the order of […]
Marnaut, an independent micro-brand founded by Mario Jutronic in 2018, originates from the Mediterranian country of Croatia. The brand first made its mark with the Dark Surge 300 Dive series, known for its unique dials inspired by a sea urchin, and an impressive 300-meter water resistance rating. After five years of loyal service, Marnaut now […]