ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 4 – The Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second

Montblanc-1858-Manual-SmallSeconds-Leather-Blue-3Today we peel back the hypothetical door on our digital advent calendar (though we’re giving away some real stuff too FYI) to reveal the deep blue dial of the Montblanc 1858 Small Second. We’re big fans of the 1858 in general, as it hits just the right balance between everyday wearability and heritage style. The smart pricing doesn’t hurt, either. Who should you buy this for? If there’s someone in your life whose breast pocket is lined with Montblanc writing instruments, but who’s lacking in the wrist department, this is the perfect way to get them in the game. What’s the damage? A little north of $5K Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second Australian pricing Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second, with blue dial on leather, $5120

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NOMOS Has An Advent Calendar (With A Prize You Can Win Behind Every Door)

Advent is the name given to the four week period leading up to Christmas and the countdown to the 25th is often tracked, in homes celebrating the holiday, with a special calendar called an Advent calendar. Usually the calendar is cardboard, with little doors numbered 1-24, and behind each door, depending on the calendar, can be almost anything: a small prize, a chocolate, an inspirational poem or prayer. NOMOS Glashütte has one online, and behind each door is a greeting from a NOMOS watchmaker, and a special holiday gift each one has chosen, and you can enter your contact details to win the gift.

9 years ago

Fonderie 47 Cross Peerless Collector’s Edition Pen Saves One Life At A Time

The Cross Peerless Fonderie 47 Collector’s Edition rollerball pen follows a limited edition fountain pen. And it, too, transforms an object of disdain into an element of hope, incorporating a bit of blackened steel from a melted-down AK-47 into the design of its cap crown. To further the message, the side of the pen’s cap reveals the unique serial number of the gun that was taken out of circulation and used to embellish the special edition pen. Its price makes it an ideal holiday gift!

9 years ago

The Horological Halfwit: Always Looking Where Others Are Not

In the years before I became an artist and started wearing a cravat and monocle, I used to work in advertising. For a while I worked for a legendary ad man. He was famous for two things. One was a story he would tell that involved manually stimulating his hound dog, “because he looked sad.” The other was that he had a way of understanding exactly how people functioned. One day, on the way back from a meeting, he looked at me and said, “Phil, you’re a pathological contrarian.”

He was absolutely right.

9 years ago

Mr Jones Whoomm & Wildstyle Watches With Cloisonné Dials

Mr Jones Watches has been producing watches with a philosophy that they should do more than tell time, that they should also be examples of great creative design and art. Something new we want to share with you is our unique take on the cloisonné dial, the new Mr Jones Whoomm and Mr Jones Wildstyle watches.

9 years ago

New Release: Parmigiani Fleurier TONDA MÉTROGRAPHE

Parmigiani Fleurier introduces the new Tonda Métrographe. An update of their previous self-winding chronograph, the Métrographe is now available in two dial color variations. The watch is quoted as being ‘urban’, ‘modern’ and a fitting accessory for the ‘emasculate’ consumer.…

9 years ago

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Miramar Hands-On

After a series of well-received updates to both its Top Gun and Classic pilot collections announced at SIHH 2016, it could be argued that the Schaffhausen manufacture’s bread-and-butter is punctuating a return to its former glory, and not a moment too soon.

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PHOTO REPORT: We compare the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms to the Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment II

Blancpain-fifty-fathoms-9It’s one of the original (if not THE original) dive watches – the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. And since its introduction in 1953, it has proved to be a rugged and versatile design. Today though, the two main pillars of the Fifty Fathoms collection are the regular version, styled after that 1953 original, and the Bathyscaphe, which takes its look from the simpler, civilian version of the watch, first released in the ’60s. Given that this week has been all about the latest (and greatest) addition to the Bathyscaphe family on Time+Tide, we thought it’d be a good idea to compare this angular, stripped diver to its curvier sibling. Luckily we happen to have some truly sumptuous pictures of the Fifty Fathoms handy – from a photographic love letter penned by pro-shooter Kristian Dowling, who makes the FF look more beautiful than we’ve seen it before or since (seriously, hit the link and get ready to swoon). Rather than give you a blow-by-blow account, we’d prefer to let the pictures speak for themselves, with just a touch of commentary thrown in for good measure. The dial Fifty Fathoms: The dial of the original is a deep, glossy black – a classic, slightly vintage…

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9 years ago

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 3 – The Tudor Black Bay 36

tudor-black-bay-36-2*Singing* On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a Tudor Black Baaaaay 36! *stops singing* Sorry about that people, but we’re a little bit excited. And looking at this watch, can you blame us? Sure, it might be a little fella at 36mm across, but he’s got the polish (on the bezel and glossy dial, especially) to pull it off. Who should you buy this for? This is a great all-rounder that looks the business on any number of wrists, so we suggest grabbing it for your S.O. and then you can ‘borrow’ it on occasion. What’s the damage? Under $3000 (a little bit more if you want it on a bracelet) Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36 Australian pricing Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36, $3400 on bracelet, $3000 on leather

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9 years ago