In 2015 Glashütte Original did something genuinely original and strayed from its course of August, classical Saxon watches by launching a groovy colourful collection known as the Sixties. Taking inspiration from the 1960s Spezimatic, Glashütte Original produced a winner that is revisited annually with different dial colours and textures. In what might be interpreted as […]
TAG Heuer has been synonymous with motorsport for decades, and they’re back with an eye-popping new edition of their classic Monaco chronograph. The Monaco is one of the cornerstones of the brand’s legendary foundation, and has been since it burst into the spotlight way back in 1969, as one of the very first automatic chronographs … Continued
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With a “Dark Lord”-esque case and fully lumed dial, there’s a lot to like in a classic package.
The Gerald Charles brand was established by the esteemed Swiss watch designer Gerald Charles Genta, renowned for creating some of the most iconic timepiece designs. Today, under the leadership of Federico Ziviani and with Octavio Garcia as the Creative Director, the Gerald Charles brand is experiencing a resurgence, recognised for its limited production and exclusive […]
As soon as John Harrison realised that a pocket watch could be made to be just as accurate as his 60cm-tall chronometer sea clocks, the road to wristwatch chronometry had begun. Most watch enthusiasts are familiar with how wristwatches became popular after WWI, thanks to the convenience of keeping your hands free while soldiering. It … Continued
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A Geneva court ruled Yoko Ono is the owner of one of the world’s most valuable watches, but that’s only the beginning of a story of extortion, theft, and a watch that traveled around the world. Now that we know where it is, will we ever see it?
Timekeeping in sporting events is of the utmost importance to not only determine a victor but also to start a race simultaneously for everyone involved. On land, it’s not that difficult to do, even though there can be quite a bit of tech involved. On the water, however, lining up for the start of a […]
Diver-centred brand Edox introduce the slimmer, and more dressed-up Neptunian Grande Réserve
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Plus, a modern-day sports watch from Cartier and a touch of California from Panerai.
Presented in 2018, the Altiplano Ultimate Concept earned the record for the thinnest watch in the world with its incredibly thin 2mm profile, making it Piaget’s (a brand known for its mastery of ultra-thin) slenderest mechanical watch ever. Since then, Bulgari and Richard Mille have even made thinner watches, but Piaget’s AUC remains a spectacular technical […]