Cuervo y Sobrinos is known for the Latin influence that radiates through pretty much all its watches. Born as a brand in Havana, Cuba, nowadays its headquarters are located in Switzerland. But don’t be fooled into thinking it has lost any of its flamboyance, as most watches still show signs of the golden days of […]
The theme of the jewellery and watches produced by Romas Gimbutis’ Geneva-based brand revolves entirely around the natural beauty of pinecones – and you’d be surprised by how far the anatomy of a pinecone can be stretched in the line-up of men’s and women’s watches. The latest mechanical Pinecone watch from the Avantgarde family is this […]
The Godfather is considered one of the greatest and most influential movies of all time. Francis Ford Coppola’s cinematic portrait of the Corleones is an absolute masterpiece crowned by three Oscars and seven Golden Globes. First released in 1972, the crime family saga celebrates its 50th anniversary, and a remastered version of the gangster drama […]
The Omega De Ville Prestige is the brand’s classic all-rounder. Launched 28 years ago, the model is somewhat overshadowed by the popular Seamaster and Speedmaster but is an important pillar of the brand’s collection. Omega now introduces an overall upgrade of the Prestige with six different families, five different sizes, and four different movements, all […]
Founded by brothers Petter and Jakob Paulin, Oskar Pascal launched its very first watch just earlier this year. As an independent watchmaking company, it combines the best of both worlds perhaps; sleek Scandinavian design with Swiss-made mechanicals. Years of work went into the creation of the Oskar Pascal OP483, the brand’s break-out piece, which came […]
The chronograph has since long been regarded as one of the most complex yet fascinating creations in the world of mechanical watchmaking. There’s a profound level of complexity involved when wanting to track elapsed time of any given event, whether it’s a horse race, the boiling of an egg, or just how long it took […]
Orient Star is the higher-end tier within Orient’s portfolio, not unlike Seiko and Grand Seiko, although to a lesser extent. The brand is introducing a new piece called the Skeleton in its Contemporary Collection, which is simply a follow-up to last year’s Skeleton in the Classic Collection. That prior model celebrated Orient Star’s 70th anniversary […]
If anybody outside the watch world were to ask what some of the biggest trends in watchmaking are today, the answer would undoubtedly include ‘collaborations’ and ‘sustainability‘. Ulysse Nardin is no stranger to collaborations, and for its latest Diver, it teams up with Norwegian outdoor sportswear brand Norrøna to produce the Diver Norrøna Arctic Night. […]
Omega certainly is known for its luxury sports watches, such as the Speedmaster or the Seamaster. Beautifully made watches with resistance in mind, whether for the habillage and the impressive Master Chronometer movements. Fewer know that Omega can also do incredibly high-end watches, such as a tourbillon, in its Atelier d’Excellence. And the latest watch […]
Omega is well known for its luxury sports watches, for beautifully made, resilient watches equipped with impressive Master Chronometer movements incarnated by models like the Speedmaster and the Seamaster. Fewer know that Omega can also do incredibly high-end watches, such as a tourbillon produced in its Atelier d’Excellence workshop. And the latest watch to emerge […]