The market for dive watches is unfathomable. Not only are there countless models swimming in the seas, but it’s also fair to say that many of them are clones or wannabes of the ‘famous’ dive watch made by Rolex. There are exceptions, of course, and one of these has surfaced from a most unexpected place […]
Colour seems to be a serious trend nowadays, and we’re very happy about it. Gone are the days of only having watches in a handful of very classical yet conservative colours like black, silver and blue. It’s the era of a bit of fun, a bit of playfulness and a good splash of colour. We’ve […]
GMT watches never go out of style. Year after year, brands introduce GMT models with an extra hour hand and a 24-hour scale to indicate time in another time zone, and for obvious reasons, they are some of the most practical watches on the market. In 2022, we have already seen more than a dozen […]
When talking about affordable field watches, brands like Hamilton and Seiko immediately come to mind. Of course, these are well established and a host of smaller microbrands have intriguing collections as well. Australian microbrand Second Hour is close to releasing a new collection of four field watches with rugged specs and stylish, contemporary looks. This […]
With a history spanning over one century, Mido has made a name for itself with nicely designed, reliable and accessible watches. One collection in particular symbolizes its spirit of innovation and robustness, the Multifort, Mido‘s best-selling automatic, anti-magnetic, water-and shock-resistant watch from the mid-1930s. The name is still in use and now finds its place […]
In the ever-growing world of accessible automatic watches, several options offer to you. You can go adventurous, by looking at newcomers, the so-called micro-brands launching collections thanks to crowdfunding. Or you can play on the safe side and take a look at mainstream, established brands with an extensive track record. Some names should immediately come to […]
Founded in 1919 in Grenchen and now in the hands of fourth-generation descendants of the Schluep family, Titoni has a tradition of producing mechanical timepieces at affordable prices. With nine collections for men, the Airmaster is not, as its name might suggest, a pilot’s watch but rather a classic all-rounder in stainless steel with a […]
Balticus is a growing Polish microbrand with a healthy portfolio of affordable luxury watches for men and women. It’s no stranger to diving watches, and we were impressed with the inaugural Automatic Bronze series from 2017 with a super compressor style. The latest limited-edition collection is the Moonfish diver, with six dial colours and unique […]
Whenever media outlets and watchmaking companies intertwine, things can take a very interesting turn. Our esteemed colleagues of Hodinkee are no strangers to collaborations, as are we of course, but this next one is quite cool, to be honest. Not only did they select two of the finest watches currently made by Hamilton, but they […]
If we talk about icons of design made in Japan, there are more than just pagodas, temples or patterns from the Edo era. Some industrial objects, with highly mundane origins, have gained cult status over the years. Case in point, the Honda Super Cub, a lightweight motorcycle produced in millions for over 60 years, with […]