As you might have guessed from its name, the now very well-established Oris Divers Sixty-Five was inspired by a watch created back in… 1965. A classic skin diver model, with recreational divers in mind, it has since its comeback been made in countless editions, colours and sizes. But there’s more than just the original (and rather […]
Baltic skillfully rides the nostalgia wave, mastering the art of making vintage-inspired watches with enviable success. How many watches do you know that sell at a premium in the secondary market? We all know about certain references from Rolex, AP and Patek Philippe, but I bet you did not imagine a small French kickstart-startup of […]
Timepieces in the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner collection are the ultra-modern version of the “luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet” concept, albeit based on the design of trains and cars from the 1930s-1950s. Check out images of the streamlined locomotives – even in static, they embody speed and movement and do not look […]
Modern TAG Heuer can be a tricky brand to categorise. Are they the makers of classic and timeless pieces like the Monaco and Carrera collections? Or are they a rather familiar mainstream brand acting in slightly too many areas? Depends on who you ask. I think it’s safe to say, though, that the recent collections […]
Titoni is a genuinely independent family watch brand, founded in 1919 by Fritz Schluep in Grenchen, Switzerland, and now the company is managed by the fourth-generation Schluep. The brand has maintained its particular approach to business and watchmaking for years (a separate, interesting story). In 2013, Titoni embarked on the difficult path of developing its […]
Ikepod, created by Marc Newson in the 1990s, had its share of former glory and a solid fan base, and it has all the chances for greatness under new management. Christian-Louis Col, a French entrepreneur with a wealth of experience and an incredible passion for Ikepod, restored customers’ trust and attention when he introduced a […]
In 1962, on the 5th of October to be precise, the world discovered a character that will become a legend of the silver screen. Adapted from the 1958 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming, Dr. No will start an emblematic series of 25 movies featuring a British secret agent working for MI6 under […]
Carl F. Bucherer traces its history back to 1888 when the company was founded in Lucerne by Carl-Friedrich Bucherer. The brand enjoys a long history with various historical models to draw inspiration from and chooses not to copy or revive past references but rather capture the timeless spirit. CFB has been producing chronographs since the […]
One of the rare watchmakers to claim its pride to be Chinese, Atelier Wen has been under our radar since its very inception. From the original watches with porcelain dials to the very successful sports watch earlier this year, the watchmaking company run by Frenchman Robin Tallendier has gained impressive traction. Today, it announces its […]
Black & gold livery on the F1 racetrack was the epitome of cool in the 1970s and 1980s and, judging by the number of watches decked out in this sleek, glamorous colour scheme, is still as appealing as it was in its heyday. So, when you take a legendary racetrack watch like the TAG Heuer […]