MICRO MONDAYS: Helicon paints the sunset with the 62 Master Blue Hour

You could say there are one of a few ways to make a dive watch stand out – a unique design, a superior movement, an unbeatable price/value ratio, or all of the above. Unfortunately, unique often means expensive, even though the brand cannot always truly justify the why. Often, it’s the fact that something is … Continued

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3 years ago

The Ball Roadmaster First Responder shows that mechanical watches can even save lives

The Ball Roadmaster First Responder is designed to save lives on the wrists of paramedics and first responders. The inner bezel can be turned by twisting the outer bezel, reducing the need to fiddle with other timing devices. The scales on the chapter ring allow for calculating pulse and breaths per minute. Demanding situations call … Continued

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3 years ago

D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant and show off their horological chops. It’s almost like the watch world’s version of the Met Gala, where designers can truly cut loose, free of the bonds of commerce, and … Continued

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3 years ago

We asked you for your controversial watch opinions – here are some standouts…

Will Patek Philippe ever introduce a Nautilus ref. 5811/1A? Will Rolex ever debut a Submariner in RLX titanium? These are questions with uncertain answers. But one thing that is certain is #watchfam having strong opinions. Nothing gets by watch enthusiasts and, with each new release, a flurry of passionate comments on Instagram is inevitable. So, … Continued

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3 years ago

Buying Guide – 5 Nautical-Inspired Watches To Wear On The Deck Of Your Boat

The idea of getting a watch for summer often goes down to sourcing a dive watch… It’s the easy solution. Robust, cool, suitable for underwater adventures, sporty and not too flashy (not always), a dive watch will do the job. Even better if you combine it with a GMT complication, practical if you ever cross […]

3 years ago

Ear goes: Artist recreates three microscopic Van Gogh masterpieces inside tourbillon

David Lindon is a micro artist who makes artworks so small they can fit inside the eye of a needle. They’re so tiny that he once breathed too hard and an artwork disappeared up his nose.  “I inhaled it by accident, and poof. It was gone,” the British artist told The Washington Post. “To do … Continued

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3 years ago

Making the case: Solid casebacks need to make a comeback

It wasn’t so long ago that exhibition casebacks were reserved for either exquisite pieces of high horology or oddities like the Ernest Borel kaleidoscope watches. Mechanical watchmaking was either the norm or old-fashioned, so the only times people wanted to stare at a mechanical movement was when it had something special to show off. It’s … Continued

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3 years ago

5 of the best green dials

A green dialled watch can be a welcome tonic from an endless parade of black and blue. A considered choice. A statement that says you’re not afraid to stray from the beaten path. Depending on the shade, a green dial can evoke the newness of spring, the optimistic energy of summer, or the muted reserve … Continued

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3 years ago