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Chopard L.U.C and the challenges of outgrowing a household name

If I asked you what attributes are necessary for a brand to be elevated to the echelons occupied by the likes of the holy trinity, I’m sure the answer would contain some, if not all, of the following: rich heritage, exceptional attention to detail, and unique, highly-involved complications. I needn’t name all the names that … Continued

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In Partnership – THE G-SHOCK GBD-H2000

The reliable partner on your wrist.

Introducing – The New Garrick S6 Collection Celebrates British Watchmaking & Customisation

Garrick, founded in 2014, is a Norfolk-based company led by co-founder David Brailsford. It made quite an impression when the Shaftesbury watch series was presented to the public, followed by the Norfolk and Hoxton, and then the Portsmouth – with a proprietary movement made with Andreas Strehler – all in less than three years. The […]

Pre-Owned Picks: Colorful Dials From Salmon To Powder Blue

Forget the monochromatic, these dials are everywhere these days. Here are a few favorites from the H Shop.

Big Watches, Small Wrists Part II: Can I manage a Panerai?

Welcome back to Big Watches, Small Wrists, a series where we look at those big beauties and their size-restrained counterparts to allow you, small-wristed reader, to find and fall in love with something you can truly feel comfortable donning. No more feeling sized out in a world of big-wristed horology, here we’ll find you your … Continued

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Introducing – New Dial Colours For The Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronograph 43mm

Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of its Pontos collection in 2020, Maurice Lacroix presented an updated and refreshed version of its classic Pontos Chronograph. Housed in a large and elaborate 43mm case with plenty of details and finishings, the watch is a curious blend of sportiness and elegance. New references with black and gunmetal-grey dials […]

Introducing – The New & Cool Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer

If Mido‘s capacity to create cool, accessible and fully equipped dive watches isn’t to be demonstrated anymore – I see you Ocean Star GMT – there’s one watch that goes far beyond just that, with a look that created much hype. Neo-vintage, colourful, bold and bright, visually almost overdone, the Decompression Timer limited editions – […]

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: TAG Heuer boutique opens in Adelaide, Cartier pop-up exhibition in Sydney, JLC celebrations in Melbourne

It’s proved to be a busy week for Australian watch enthusiasts from around the country. Firstly, TAG Heuer celebrated the opening of their seventh stand-alone boutique in Australia – a number warranted by the fact that Australia is the brand’s fourth-largest market worldwide. The stars of the evening were the TAG Heuer Monaco, and its … Continued

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HANDS-ON: Form follows function in the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Minimalism can often be used as an excuse by cheap watch brands to get away with lazy design, but the discerning eye will always be able to tell when a corner is being cut. Bauhaus is one of the arts of using minimalism to its maximum effectiveness, where design and function both inform each other … Continued

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Introducing – The New Kurono Tokyo 34mm Models For 2023

Kurono Tokyo is a name that should now be familiar to the watch community. Behind this niche brand that only produces watches in limited quantities is a man named Hajime Asaoka, one of Japan’s most talented independent watchmakers. The idea behind Kurono was to offer Asaoka’s sense of design at a far more accessible price […]