“The Speedmaster Moonwatch should be in stainless steel. Period. This is how NASA wanted it, this is how Omega created it, and this is how it went to the Moon.” This is the type of argument you can imagine hearing from the mouth of strongly opinionated Speedy fans. Fair enough, the Moonwatch is still very […]
“I’m going to the archives”. If a movie about the current state of the watch industry were to be released, that would be the main character’s catchphrase. In this last decade, we’ve seen multiple brands go to the creations of their past in search of inspiration for their present. And with such rich histories, who … Continued
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The Keeper of Science Collections at the London Science Museum will discuss early clock and watch dials.
A few days ago, Norqain announced its latest watch, the new Wild ONE. The launch provided the opportunity to present NORTEQ, a new material. The big news with this carbon fibre composite is that it can be mass-dyed, making it a perfect solution to craft colourful, rugged sports watches. The whole project was sparked by […]
Discovered in 18th century England, titanium has found uses across virtually all aspects of industry, though, naturally, the one that most interests us is attached to your wrist. While Fergus already explored the reasons why titanium watches attract significant premiums, I wanted to delve further into the metal and try to bring some clarity into … Continued
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Hearkening back to the days of single-hand tower clocks of the Middle Ages, MeisterSinger has carved a very successful niche for its single-handed watches. Based in Münster, Germany, the idea behind Manfred Brassler’s brand was to offer an alternative to hyper-precision time consultations with a more approximative and relaxed approach to telling the time. The […]
There’s little that can beat a field watch when it comes to day-to-day wear. Divers are often too chunky, and dress watches too delicate, but the mix of practicality and aesthetics on offer with a field watch remains versatile and comfortable. Circula already impressed me with their Supersport, but now they’re back with the ProTrail … Continued
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Right now, I’m in the UK where the country is battling a cost-of-living crisis. Energy costs have soared, while The Economist reports that overall food prices were 12.8% higher in August than they were a year earlier. While a lot of people are struggling it may seem crass to even broach the subject … Continued
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With a history from explorers to royalty, these watches are your analog ticket to a life of adventure and still finding your way home