REVIEW: Oris Artelier Calibre 112

Although it was launched at Baselworld 2016, we took some time to finally get hands on with the Oris Artelier Calibre 112. One of reason was that we had to reflect on the watch, its mechanics and how to position it. Its rather clean, classic, certainly not too small and manly design, is something it shares with a well-known Swiss brand that used to pride itself for these characteristics. Add to that the 10-days power reserve of the Oris and the resemblance only becomes more obvious. One way or another, Oris is delivering a magnificent package for the price, and should certainly be considered if you’re looking a nice fly-under-the-radar powerful watch. So, without any further delay, please enjoy our review of the Oris Artelier Calibre 112.

8 years ago

HANDS-ON: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Franck Muller goes green and gold with limited-edition Vanguard for Australia

One of my main gripes with the watch industry in general is that it’s an overwhelmingly Serious Business. Tradition. Precision. Luxury. Attributes that are easily capable of erasing the merest hint of fun. Thankfully, there are a few brands out there capable of injecting some playfulness into their watches. Franck Muller, with their left-of-centre designs and obsession with colour, are definitely one of those brands, as you can see from this Aussie-as limited edition Using the sporty tonneau-cased 44mm Vanguard as a base, Franck Muller’s very limited edition, offered in titanium (18 pieces) or rose gold (eight pieces), doesn’t just display a dash of green-and-gold pride, it adds a ridgy-didge boxing kangaroo to the mix. The only way this watch could be any more ’Strayan would be if the roo was eating Vegemite while listening to Jimmy Barnes. In case you’re not familiar with this particular boxing kangaroo, it’s a motif strongly associated with our sporting prowess, from the Olympics to rugby league. The symbol came to international fame with our epic (and still celebrated) 1983 America’s Cup win. As far as symbols of Australia go, it’s a good choice: bold graphic, politically neutral and, thanks to the kangaroo, instantly recognisable as…

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8 years ago

WHO TO FOLLOW: @watchesandpencils

If quirky illustrations of horological ephemera is your thing, hit follow on @watchesandpencils. You won’t regret it. NAME: Teun van Heerebeek OCCUPATION: Illustrator and front-end developer HANDLE: @watchesandpencils FOLLOWERS: 1.9k LOCATION: The Netherlands Hey Teun, tell us about yourself. I grew up in a small village nearby Eindhoven, where I still live today. Almost 30 years, to be more precise. During my childhood it became clear that I inherited the creative brains from my granny and mum. For a while I went back and forth between game consoles and sketch blocks. When I finished high school I decided to develop and refine my artistic skill set by going to the School of Arts in Tilburg. I finished it and received my bachelor in design. At the moment I’m working as an illustrator and front-end developer at a design agency. Over the years my family and friends taught me to appreciate good design and helped/inspired me to develop my own style. I have a special interest in minimalistic and cartoon-like illustration styles. Humour is very important to me. I love all things that are designed with care, whether it’s a Porsche 911, a Bauhaus chair or an Omega Speedmaster Professional. The last one…

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8 years ago

Buying Guide – 6 Dual-Time Watches Launched in 2017 for Modern Travellers

The vast majority of people are comfortable with watches which simply display hours and minutes, but for globetrotters, frequent travellers and those doing business around the world, a dual-time (or so-called GMT in certain cases) watch is highly practical and purposeful for their daily travelling needs. We have picked 6 GMT watches of 2017, with choices to suit every pocket and taste.

8 years ago

LIST: 5 sports luxury watches that live up to the name

Sports luxury is one of those ephemeral subgenres in watchland that hides a multitude of sins. It’s easy for a watch maker to label any oversized solid-gold diver as sports luxe, but the reality is that most of these watches will never see any actual sports time. Frankly, that’s not good enough. So we found a select handful of timepieces that you could wear with ease on the court or in the boardroom. Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Oysterflex   It’s an obvious choice, but this Everose beauty’s inclusion isn’t solely due to the action-ready and oh-so-comfy Oysterflex. The slim case profile and Cerachrom bezel are also key attributes in the Yacht-Master’s success as a sports-ready status symbol. RRP $31,650 Patek Philippe Aquanaut I was never really on team Aquanaut, but then I caught up with David and his ‘one watch’ Patek Philippe, and I just got it. Like the Rolex, the Aquanaut has the winning combo of rubber strap and slender case. But beyond that there’s a dazzling mix of finishings, an interesting dial and top-notch movement. Beautiful but not delicate. Montblanc TimeWalker Date Montblanc’s recently gave their hallmark TimeWalker line an automotive makeover, one which leans heavily on chronographs. But…

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8 years ago

Introducing: NOMOS Zürich Weltzeit Singapore Edition

To mark the second anniversary of the arrival of NOMOS Glashütte timepieces at The Hour Glass boutiques in Singapore, the independent German watchmaking company has crafted a 50-piece limited edition version of its ever-popular world-timer Zürich Weltzeit timepiece. There are two different versions, one with a classic white silver-plated dial and the other with a new salmon-colored dial, and both will be available exclusively from The Hour Glass and Watches of Switerland in Singapore. Read on for all the details.

8 years ago