Introducing – The MB&F Legacy Machine 2 In Palladium

Introduced in 2013, the Legacy Machine 2 or LM2 is considered one of the rarest of MB&F’s Legacy Machines. Unlike the perpetual calendar and chronograph Legacy Machines developed by genius watchmaker Stephen McDonnell, which are perceived as being more complicated, the deceptively simple MB&F Legacy Machine 2 only indicates the hours and minutes. However, its […]

3 years ago

Introducing – The Wine-Toned Formex Essence 39mm Gamaret Automatic Chronometer

We’ve covered Swiss watchmaker Formex on many occasions, and for good reasons. The brand has a distinct sense of design and offers fully equipped watches. Reasonably priced, these might not be the most accessible models in this segment of the industry. However, you get a lot (and I really mean a lot) for your money. […]

3 years ago

Introducing – The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph GMT SBGC253

Grand Seiko‘s offering in the field of chronographs has always been rather unique. First and most importantly, all are powered by the brand’s proprietary hybrid technology, Spring Drive. Second, these are complex watches with more than just a timing device. Last but not least, we’re talking about striking, bold and polarizing models. The brand’s latest […]

3 years ago

WHAT TWEAKS MY TOURB: Enough with the digital renders – brands need decent photography

One of the most common tips given to watch shoppers is to go and see their potential purchases in the metal before buying them. Not only is it beneficial to feel how they fit on your wrist, but also how they interact with real-world lighting and real-life eyeballs. In the online age, and especially post-COVID, … Continued

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3 years ago

Hands-on – The Tuscan Dial Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 16202 White Gold

Last week, Audemars Piguet released an array of new watches, ranging from steel Code 11.59 to an astonishing Grande Complication watch – to be precise, the most complicated wristwatch ever created by the brand – as part of its first semester 2023 collection. In the middle of that, as a slightly more discreet release, was […]

3 years ago

The ‘other’ pink watch: Why I bought the Grand Seiko SBGA413 instead of waiting for the pink Rolex OP 36

Editor’s note: Zach originally wrote this article back in January 2021, in which he digs into why he bought the Grand Seiko SBGA413 instead of waiting for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 ‘Candy Pink’. We think it is a great example of turning the negativity of the ‘unobtanium’ phenomenon into a positive. There are so many other watches to explore, … Continued

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3 years ago