Introducing: Three New Omega Trésor Models
“Florals for spring, groundbreaking.” – Miranda Priestly
In-Depth – The Merging of Pocket Watches and Wristwatches – Conversions, Design Influences and Hybrids Maintain a Common DNA
Upgrading expensive mechanical devices is a centuries-old concept that prevents premature obsolescence as times change. In the American Wild West of the 19th century, black powder revolvers were commonly converted to shoot modern cartridges, forgoing the need to replace a vital necessity. Cameras are another example, such as early 20th-century screw-mount Leica rangefinders. The original […]
Watch Spotting: Jimmy O. Yang Wearing A Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 In ‘Good Deal’
The Silicon Valley star is a watch guy.
In The Shop – Vintage Watches: A 1971 Omega Speedmaster Professional, A 1969 Rolex Milgauss, And A 1946 Rolex ‘Bubbleback’
One of these is not like the others.
Introducing – The New MB&F x L’Epée Starfleet Explorer Clock
Remember the Starfleet Machine, MB&F’s first collaboration table clock with L’Epée, back in 2014? Well, that futuristic and truly unconventional timekeeping machine returns in a more compact size, equipped with a fleet of three small spacecraft, a crazy sci-fi design and touches of colour. Meet the new MB&F Starfleet Explorer. MB&F was born as a concept […]
Introducing: The MB&F + L’Epée 1839 Starfleet Explorer
A downsized spin on the brand’s out-of-this-world desk clock.
The New Blacklist Part 2: best of the new all-black watches from $315…
To recap: Zenith’s latest release, the uber stealthy Chronomaster Revival ‘Shadow’, has had us thinking about all the other great all-black timepieces that have been released in recent memory. The blacklist is an ever updating thing. So, we ran through some of our favourite models from the last little while. And after going through the list, we’re firmly of the opinion that blacked-out watches are just plain cooler. But in case you’re still not convinced, here are some more surreptitious stunners that have got the ninja aesthetic down pat. Luminox Bear Grylls Survival 3780 LAND Series Watch Bear Grylls is a certifiable wild man – the daredevil, survivalist and former British Special Forces soldier has done some of the craziest things ever captured on camera. So, when Grylls and American watchmaker Luminox teamed up for a collaborative series of timepieces, you just knew they were going to release something special. This particular model, the Survival 3780, looks positively menacing with its darkened CARBONOX case and dial, and if you’re after a tactical timepiece for rugged weekends, it doesn’t get much better than this. $1490 AUD. Tudor Black Bay Chrono Dark Made to celebrate Tudor’s partnership with New Zealand’s national rugby…
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Women’s Watch Wednesday – Omega Speedmaster 38mm Co-Axial Chronograph, now in Full Gold
The first watch to land on the Moon has fascinated men and women alike. In 2017, exactly 60 years after the debut of the first Speedmaster, the legendary watch made its debut in a 38mm case, a size far better suited to women’s wrists. Easily recognisable as a Speedmaster chronograph, the 38mm models diverge from […]
IN-DEPTH: The DOXA SUB 300T, the dive watch icon that takes you 1200m deep for less than $2000USD
A helium release valve will never stop confusing people. What does it do? How does it work? Do I need one when snorkelling, or free-diving on holiday? The answer to that last question is a firm no, and, to prove it, DOXA have reinvented their own 1969 SUB 300T — the first consumer-grade dive watch to include the famous HRV — without one. DOXA use this iconic model to celebrate 50 years of technological advancement by showcasing what breathtaking depths a standard screw-down watch case can achieve. Purists can relax, though. In nearly every other way an authentic reproduction of the original cult classic. The dial Some brands tend to overdo the retro style, but as a faithful re-creation of the first 300T Conquistador, DOXA’s reissue is just a timeless classic. A multitude of colours are available, which change the character of the watch significantly — from the vibrant orange ‘Professional’ to the subtle silver of the ‘Searambler’. All sport the functionally oversized minute hand and buckets of luminous paint on the hands and hour markers. The asymmetrical text placement of the DOXA logo and model information creates larger areas of negative space, allowing the dial colour to come through…
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Interview: With Piaget Global CEO Chabi Nouri
Piaget’s CEO on the evolution of the industry, the challenges of today, and the evolution of the thinnest mechanical watch of all time.