Hands-On: The Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition
A loving nod to an amazing plane that barely ever took flight.
Rediscovering the Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Royal Oak 15400
Editor’s note: With so much attention and speculation surrounding the all-steel variants of Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak 15400 and now 15500, it’s easy to forget that the Holy Trinity watchmaker also offers their most prized timepiece in two-tone steel and 18k Pink Gold. And while it’s easy to comprehend why the stainless steel variants are so highly revered, there’s something of an old-world charm about the way the two-tone iteration goes about its business — it’s antiquated … but in a good way. A couple of years ago, we were lucky enough to slide one of these mixed metal marvels onto our wrist, and these were our first thoughts. I’ve been saying for years that two-tone is making a comeback. And with the release of the Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Royal Oak, it looks like the market is finally catching up to my prediction. This watch is everything you would expect from the Genta-designed icon: classic and casual, and one of the best bracelets ever made, but this time with the added sparkle of 18k gold. The combination of silver grand tapisserie dial, solid pink gold bezel, crown and centre links, amid brushed and bevelled stainless steel, is compelling. It’s a watch…
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3 Hublot Spirit of Big Bangs for 3 different occasions
Hublot’s Spirit of Big Bang collection is unquestionably one of the most varied and nuanced in the Swiss watchmaker’s catalogue. The quintessentially tonneau-shaped timepiece, which has only been around since 2014, has spawned quite a few different iterations, in a number of different sizes and materials, since its inception. In fact, as of right now, there are more than 30 different examples of the inimitable timepiece on offer. So, to save you the hassle, we thought we’d pick through extensive offerings and choose three of our favourite models that can cater for different occasions: Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang Moonphase Titanium 42mm – The daily spirit This particular example of the Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang would be ideal as a daily wearer. Why? Well, for a start, the mid-sized 42mm case ensures that it’s versatile enough to fit under things like a cuff, and the fact that it’s made from titanium also means that it’s lightweight, adding to its breadth of ability. Equally, because it comes fitted on Hublot’s signature natural rubber strap, comfortability is optimised. And, if we’re being honest, it’s just a hot watch. $24,300 Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang White Ceramic 45mm – The weekend…
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Introducing – Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force System 78 (Hands-On)
Armin Strom is a brand apart. Over the past few years, Serge Michel and Claude Greisler have set the foundations of this fully integrated manufacture. The young independent watchmaker has demonstrated its capacity to innovate, in particular with its Mirrored Force Resonance concept. Marking the launch of its new System 78 collection, the Armin Strom […]
What Sealed The Deal – Chris' IWC 3706 Fliegerchronograph
The only thing thrown around more often than the word iconic by watch media is watch media cleverly saying how often the word iconic is being thrown around. But despite committing both sins in one paragraph, Sunday confession would be a comfortable one if you were talking about IWC pilot’s watches as iconic. With designs unchanged for decades, it is the archetype of the pilot’s watch, with large luminous hour markers and hands that contrast against a dark dial, and essentially offer everything the modern world is looking for in an everyday watch. Chris was kind enough to speak with us about his own experience of pulling the trigger on his IWC 3706 Fliegerchronograph, and how it almost ended in heartbreak. When did you first see/hear about it? I first saw my 3706 Fliegerchronograph in the window of my local vintage watch store, right in the heart of Perth, Western Australia. I’m an expat kid, and I grew up around in-flight magazines and duty free all through the ’80s and ’90s, so I know an IWC when I see one, but I’d never come across the 3706 before. It was sitting in the display right next to a beautiful Mark…
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Review – Omega Seamaster Diver 300M with White Dial
Possibly the most handsome iteration of the Seamaster Diver 300M (discreetly) unveiled earlier this year, this white ceramic dial model is now officially in stores. Taking advantage of this long-awaited moment for many Omega fans, we’re going to take a closer look at the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M with White Dial, a watch whose powerful […]
In-Depth: The F. P. Journe Astronomic Souveraine
From prototype to production.
Editors’ Picks: Looking Back At Five Under-The-Radar Lots From November’s Geneva Auctions
A few of our favorite, less conspicuous lots from auction season.
Introducing – MB&F LM101 Palladium
When it was introduced back in 2014, the MB&F LM101 was a more wearable vision of the Legacy Machine concept – size-wise only, as the design was still fully steampunk-inspired. It has since been presented in a vast choice of precious metals: first in white and pink gold, then in yellow and pink gold with […]
In The Shop – Introducing: The Seiko Prospex ‘Monster’ SRPD25 And SRPD27
A beloved Seiko dive watch has been updated as it approaches two decades of production.