The name Neptunian should be familiar to dive watch fans and has recently been used by Edox for a genuinely competent instrument, the 1000m water-resistant SkyDiver Neptunian. Following the same design codes but now offered in a more wrist-friendly case, the new Edox Neptunian Grande Réserve combines robustness with daily practicality and a powerful new […]
Balmont… (B)+(A)+(L)+(MONT)RE. There you go… but that will need explaining. Behind this new brand, which specializes in adventure-themed instrument watches at a fair price, are three men: Benjamin Chamfeuil, founder of Vasco Watches; Aurélien Cram, founder of Horel, an online watch shop and Parlons Montre Youtube channel; and Ludovic Barrois, founder of blog lepetitpoussoir.fr. Their […]
An exciting partnership was struck in 2021, uniting two powerhouses obsessed with harnessing speed. The alliance between TAG Heuer and Porsche was so natural that many wondered why it had taken so long for two iconic brands sharing products with the name ‘Carrera’ to join forces. The latest model to hit the tracks is the […]
The A386 is the most emblematic reference from Zenith’s 1969 trilogy of watches showcasing the brand’s El Primero high-frequency chronograph movement. The only round-shaped case in the original line-up, now known as the Chronomaster Original, its distinctive tricolour sub-counters have become a brand signature. Exchanging the more traditional silvery-white dial for black, the latest Zenith […]
In order to celebrate the 110th anniversary of its first-ever wristwatch, the all-important 1913 Laurel, Seiko is releasing today a series of watches from the Presage, Prospex, Astron, and 5 Sports collections. All with designs that mirror that of the Laurel to varying degrees, these are evocations of the past and not faithful re-editions such as the […]
Inspired by the iconic 1968 Memovox Polaris dive watch with its underwater alarm, a modern Polaris collection was released in 2018 by Jaeger-LeCoultre. As the brand’s only sports watch collection, the Polaris Chronograph with its tachymeter bezel to measure speed over a fixed distance is the definitive sporting complication forging a link between JLC and […]
Horage is an independent Swiss brand that’s shaking up the industry with well-priced, in-house collections that include tourbillons and micro-rotors. Last year’s Supersede GMT integrated sports watch featured a well-executed micro-rotor and four complications in a case less than 10mm in height. This year’s follow-up, the Supersede Date, maintains the overall design, water resistance and […]
When it comes down to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin – as we call it, the real deal for an RO – the current reference is the 16202, itself replacing the 15202. Next to this reference number is a pair of letters, which indicate the material of choice for each edition. ST for […]
Laurent Ferrier is an embodiment of horological artistry, precision, and elegance. With a legacy rooted in watchmaking heritage and a passion that courses through the veins of the eponymous brand’s founder, Ferrier has etched his name as a revered figure in the world of haute horology. The latest gem revealed by Laurent Ferrier is from […]
Oris has been embracing sustainable materials for years, such as with the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle back in 2021 or the Dat Watt series. The brand also has a comprehensive sustainability report from 2022 that details many efforts to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world. A partnership with the social enterprise Bracenet has brought […]