Introducing: The Ulysse Nardin Hourstriker Phantom, A Collaboration With Devialet
The latest Ulysse Nardin hour striking watch: loud and proud.
In-Depth – The Evolution of the Regulator Watch by Chronoswiss
Chronoswiss and regulators are synonymous these days. The company was the first to introduce this style on production wristwatches back in 1987 and has built a brand identity around it. That’s not to say that three-hand and chronograph pieces don’t exist (they’re alive and well in the Sirius and Timemaster collections), but regulators have become […]
In The Shop – In The Shop: Six New Dive Watches From Longines and Oris
A diverse fleet of dive watches makes landfall.
HODINKEE Radio: Episode 61: Hollywood Watches With Agent Dave Park And The Fall’s Hottest New Releases
Sitcoms, sport watches, and a whole lot more.
INTRODUCING: Longines Heritage Classic with "Sector Dial"
Amidst the morass of vintage reissues that almost all brands seem to have tried their hand at recently, Longines has been successfully combing their archives for the best examples that translate to current tastes, and have done so with good success in recent years. Even in the context of their well-executed reissues of military, chronograph and diving watches of their past, their latest dip into the history books has to be one of their best, as well as one of the nicest looking watches of 2019. I would like to introduce you to the Longines Heritage Classic with a “Sector Dial”. The design is based on a watch that Longines is reported to have produced in 1934, an example of which is housed in the Longines Museum in Switzerland. What is most exciting about this watch for the watch-collecting community, however, is it shows that a large brand like Longines is listening to the suggestions of enthusiast groups, not just producing watches that will appeal to the mass market. The reason the Longines Heritage Classic “Sector Dial” hits the nail on the head so successfully is because it expresses the answer to pretty much all the frustrated (putting it politely)…
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Introducing – Oris Movember Edition 2019 Chronoris
For the last two years, Oris has teamed up with non-profit organization Movember to help fight men’s most problematic physical and mental health issues. After the 2017 and 2018 Movember watches, Oris is today launching a new special version, based on the vintage-inspired 1970s Chronoris. Here’s the Oris Movember Edition 2019, with part of the […]
Introducing – Zenith x Bamford x MR PORTER El Primero Revival A384 “Edge of Space”
As you have probably seen (if you’re into watches, you must have seen it), this year was the 50th anniversary of one of the most legendary movements ever, the El Primero – one of the first automatic chronographs launched. This has meant multiple re-editions and limited editions based on this movement, from faithful revival watches […]
Panda-monium! 8 panda-dialled chronographs for all your high-contrast sporty needs
Maybe I’m going colourblind or maybe it’s becoming more prevalent – either way, I’m spotting more and more panda dials out there on wrists. Actually, who am I trying to kid — it’s definitely a trend, a flow-on from the overwhelming vintage onslaught that has dominated watch design over the last decade or so. In case you’re not au fait with the nomenclature, a panda dial refers to a white dial with black sub-dials resembling, you know, a panda. With that in mind, here are eight of the best … The Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN Yeah, we had to include this. The latest gen-Daytona is still one of the hottest properties in watches, even though it was released in 2016. And while we’re fully aware this model is stretching the panda definition thanks to its black rim only sub-dials, thanks to Rolex’s huge panda legacy we can’t not include it. The Omega Speedmaster CK 2998 Omega has made a few impressive panda takes on the Speedmaster over the years, and the CK 2998 is no exception — with its high-contrast design, petite case size and subtle red pops, it’s hard not to fall in love with it. Seiko Automatic Chronograph 50th…
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HANDS-ON: Omega hit another home run with the Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph
We knew it was coming. To paraphrase former PM Paul Keating, this is the upgrade we had to have. The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph. But before we dive into (sorry, can’t help it) what makes this watch special, a quick update for those not up to date with the news from Biel. Last year, at what would be their last Baselworld, Omega announced a major upgrade to the (genuinely) iconic Seamaster Diver 300M, AKA the James Bond watch, with an evolved, refined case, a new dial and a host of other crowd-pleasing bells and whistles. For me this watch was one of 2018’s standouts, and we knew it was just the beginning. We were right. Earlier this year, much ink was shed extolling the virtues of Omega’s Apollo 11 anniversary pieces, and rightfully so. Alongside these limited edition Speedmasters we were treated to a chrono of a different flavour – the mighty, and muchly anticipated Omega Seasmaster Diver 300M Chronograph. And the best part is that at Time to Move, where this watch was announced, we weren’t drip-fed a single model but rather a full range, from precious metals to steel, with bi-metal in between. So, we were spoiled…
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Sunday Rewind: The Grand Seiko SBGA211 ‘Snowflake’ Is Cool As Ice
Get ahead of winter with a Snowflake straight from Japan.