In-Depth: The Record-Setting Caliber BVL150 In The Serpenti Seduttori Tourbillon
Blink and you missed it, but Bulgari dropped another world’s record at LVMH Dubai Watch Week.
Independent Watchmaking – Konstantin Chaykin’s Latest Joker-Based Watch, the “Mouse King”
This watch is officially the least serious but probably the coolest piece to celebrate the Chinese “Year of the Rat”… And honestly, we couldn’t have expected something less from Konstantin Chaykin. Based on the famous and sought-after Joker watch, which has been made in several editions, all crazier than the previous one, we now have […]
Business News: Grand Seiko To Open First European Boutique In Paris’s Place Vendôme
For its first European Boutique, the Japanese watchmaker has chosen an address synonymous with Parisian luxury.
HODINKEE Radio: Episode 75: Eric Wind And Going Deep With Jack
Let’s get nerdy, everyone.
RECOMMENDED READING: The Modern DOXA with a vintage movement
Last year, fans were delighted with the release of the DOXA SUB 200 T.Graph, a steel cushion-cased chronograph with an iconic DOXA orange dial. Based on a historical reference from 1969, the SUB 200 T.Graph is part of the brand’s revitalisation over recent years, which included the release of the same chronograph, except in solid gold rather than steel. What is particularly interesting with the release of both the stainless steel and gold examples is that DOXA has chosen to furnish them with vintage manual-winding Valjoux 7734 movements. Preserved by the brand for decades, before being restored and updated to include a 45-hour power reserve, the Valjoux 7734 is a charming nod to the long legacy the brand has built for well over a century. WatchTime magazine recently took a closer look at the DOXA SUB 200 T.Graph, and the whisking of contemporary and classic elements to produce the diving chronograph. You can read the full article right here.
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It's hip to be square: the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver video review
Editor’s note: It’s certainly refreshing to witness a timepiece that breaks the archetypal aesthetic tendencies of a fit-for-purpose dive watch. Thing is though, new and innovative divers don’t come around too often … most watchmakers tend to play it pretty safe when it comes to making an amphibious timekeeping device. However, Bell & Ross certainly did buck the trend when they unveiled the BR 03-92 Diver a few years back. We were fortunate enough at the time to go HANDS-ON with the square divers watch, and you can watch the video review below. Enjoy. Some people say that a leopard can’t change its spots, and you know what? Some people are wrong, as the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver clearly proves. The French watch brand earned their stripes with an impressive array of aviation watches, centred on the square, cockpit-inspired BR 03 case. Well, it turns out that this large, striking design works just as well at depth as it does at altitude. The BR 03-92 Diver is a remarkably smart underwater repurposing of the brand’s famous form. But really, not too much had to be changed. A bezel was added, as was a screw-down crown. The trademark Arabic…
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Introducing – New “Arctic” and “Silver Panda” Versions of the Vertex MP45 MonoPusher
The Vertex MP45 MonoPusher isn’t a watch that most of our readers might know but, in all fairness, they should take a look at it. First of all, besides its great execution, it comes with a very cool design, inspired by ancient British military watches – just like all the watches produced by Vertex. And […]
"Watch & Act!" Auction Item – Lot 7: One of a kind with the Zenith Pilot Rescue 'Australian Rescue' Edition
This unique piece, with a custom Australian-themed caseback and unique dial, has been conceived and created from scratch by the brilliant minds driving Zenith’s groundbreaking new era. It combines the slate grey dial of the brand new ‘Rescue’ series of Pilots, with a bronze case to dramatic effect. The blood-red crossed axe motif on the dial is another reminder of both its uniqueness and its mission. It is engraved with the words ‘Australian Rescue Edition – Unique Piece’ on the caseback. This watch is generously donated by Zenith. This Piece Unique watch from Zenith is based on the Pilot Type 20 Rescue released in January of 2020, with a charming slate grey-toned sunray-patterned dial; however, there are a number of differences. The 45mm watch is uniquely cased in a warm-toned bronze and features a unique “Australian Rescue Edition” caseback with a Canadair CL-415 water bomber flying over rolling hills and a backdrop of the Australian flag. This pilot’s watch pays homage to the aviation watches from the middle of the 20th century, including period-correct design cues, such as bold luminous Arabic numerals and hallmark cathedral-style hands. The large onion crown is designed to be fully functional for pilots while wearing…
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"Watch & Act!" Auction Item – Lot 6: A limited edition Nick Hacko born in Sydney
This watch comes with a moving personal story. The first of a run of 200 ‘Mark 1′ models that are keenly being awaited by their future owners, it was actually a present from Sydney watchmaker Nicholas Hacko to his wife: “It is a very special watch for her, and she is parting with it in both sadness and joy that the money will go to a good cause.” The watch is in mint condition with a new kangaroo strap fitted. The Mark 1 is assembled from the components of 11 part manufacturers who make components based on Hacko’s design drawings. Once components are received, the MK1 will be completely assembled in the Nicholas Hacko Castlereagh Street workshop. Accordingly, the dial is proudly signed “Assembled in Australia”. The caseback is also signed ’67 Castlereagh St’ — a proud statement of the place where your watch was born and took its first breath. Again, each MK1 will be completely assembled by Nicholas Hacko, leaving only minor tasks to assistants (strap and buckle installation, water resistance testing, timekeeping checking, packaging, etc). The Nicholas Hacko Mark 1 is a Limited Edition production of 200 pieces, with this being the first piece from the production…
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11 of the best affordable watches that are still seriously cool
If you’re just getting in to watches, you don’t have to spend a lot to have a diverse and interesting collection to choose from. Here are some of the best affordable watches, that will still turn heads among your watch friends. Swatch Sistem51 You could easily argue that any Swatch on this list would be a good shout (with the possible exception of the curiously priced Flymagic), but the Sistem51 takes the crown because it is not just a great model from a world-famous, incredibly credible brand, but also because it is mechanically interesting. It is pretty darn hard to get any kind of technical conversation starter at around $300, with the best of the rest capable of dividing aesthetic opinion. With an automatic movement, optically dazzling “mystery rotor” and a raft of colourful, engaging styles, the Sistem51 collection is hard to beat. Q Timex Reissue 38mm Reissues tend to go one of two ways. They are either a massive success or a crashing failure. Chalk this one up in the former column. Here, Timex has nailed the design. Employing enough restraint to let the original style speak to a modern audience was a smart move. This update benefits from…
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