Introducing – Kurono Tokyo Is Back With The Very Limited Grand Urushi Aoyama Trio

Kurono Tokyo, the slightly more accessible venture of Japanese independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, has been enjoying an impressive popularity streak, with most limited-edition models selling out faster than fans wanted. The brand has been trying to solve this availability issue with several tricks for pre-order campaigns and stringent policies for purchasing. Nevertheless, with the launch […]

3 years ago

HANDS-ON: The rose-gold Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT is sleek, sculptural and downright sexy

We all know the Bulgari Octo Finissimo series as some of the most in-demand timepieces on the market today. You’ll find them peeking out of the well-turned cuffs of A-listers the world over. They’re sleek, sculptural, and let’s face it, downright sexy, and this one’s no exception. This is the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT in … Continued

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3 years ago

Introducing – The New Editions Of The Bumper-Wound Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage

About a year ago, Swiss manufacturer Alpina, a sister brand of Frédérique Constant, owned by the Citizen Group, unveiled a truly unexpected watch, the Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture. The brand is well-known for its Alpiner 4 collection, robust models that have been the source of several patents and innovative calibres over the years. But the […]

3 years ago

Hands-on – The Steampunk Vibe Of The Isotope Old Radium Bronze Tobacco Pilot’s Watch

With the Old Radium Bronze collection, the small independent watchmaking company Isotope pays homage to the heroic airmen and -women who fought in the Second World War. It captures the classical elements of a pilot’s watch and mixes them with Isotope’s own signature style of fun design cues, colours and textures. This original take on […]

3 years ago

MICRO MONDAYS: The RZE Ascentus GMT delivers serious bang-for-buck in a titanium case

RZE cemented themselves in my mind as one of the best value microbrands when they released their Valour 38 field watch for under US$300, and their latest release only solidifies that title with some exciting new features. The RZE Ascentus GMT merges their well-established design style with sensible dimensions, and bang-for-buck features with a little … Continued

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3 years ago

Video surfaces proving Tudor BB58 is compatible with Ranger T-Fit bracelet

As someone who once owned the original Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight and BB58 Navy Blue, I can say they were both constant wears within my collection when I owned them. Now, to be clear, I did not “flip” the two watches. Both were lost as a result of the necessary “one in, one out” philosophy … Continued

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3 years ago

Barstool Sports “presidente” Dave Portnoy offends watch lovers with his new watch brand – then doubles down

Within basketball slang, the term “bricked” is used when someone badly misses a shot. A bricked phone, computer, or gaming console refers to when a device – typically after unauthorised modification – no longer can boot or power on. Bricked effectively means complete and utter failure, unless you add the word “up” after it – … Continued

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3 years ago