Back in January of 2011 I caught a glimpse of a early prototype version of a strange looking Hublot. The case was really big (by Hublot standards), and it has a sci-fi looking black and green dial. I also noticed a large closing cap over one of the crows, and a beefy stance that made me wonder if it was even a real watch. This [...]

When it comes to steel chronographs, we certainly have no shortage of choice, across a variety of brands and price points. If you start looking for ones that carry a bit more polish (or refinement however you want to label it) the field slims down some. Add in the requirement of a bold visual punch, and you again cut the field down. While it certainly is not the onl [...]

This cute ladies watch from Cartier?is called the Secret Panda. I dont use the term cute all that often to describe timepieces, but this one certainly is. All in 18k white gold clad in diamonds, black sapphires and two emeralds for the eyes, this little panda is literally humping the watch. Slide the little humping panda down and you rev [...]

When considering purchasing a Japanese quartz watch under $500, many enthusiasts can quickly think of brands and sub-brands like Casio, G-Shock, Seiko, Seiko 5, Prospex, Citizen, and maybe any fashion brand with a Japanese quartz movement to broaden the landscape. But while reading my previous sentence, did you happen to think about Edifice and its collection of watches? If you [...]

Welcome back to an original feature, My First Grail Watch. In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. (ABTW): Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry? Magnus Michelsen (MM): Im the brother, son, grandson and great-grandson of watchmakers. Although Im [...]

OK, I will admit that this Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater watch doesnt really need to have a small protruding plaque on the dial that informs the wearer of the Sonnerie element of the movement. (SEE UPDATE BELOW). In perso [...]

Burning skull tattoo is not normally what I would consider to be a solid formula for a cool new timepiece. In fact, it sounds like quite the opposite. And yet well, lets just say that this Bell Ross BR01-92 Burning Skull Tattoo watch (officially just called the Burning Skull) is surprisingly not awful. Actually, [...]

Just launched is this brand new Bugattiwatch and car. The car I will cover briefly, and the watch is the newest timepiece made and developed by Parmigiani to continue the Swiss luxury watch brands relationship with the ultra-high end car maker. The watch is called the Parmigiani Bugatti Super Sport and is an evolutio [...]

Ive had high hopes for the Hublot Big Bang Integral ever since I first saw it back at LVMH Watch Week 2020. That debut model was a 42mm chronograph iteration of the Big Bang with a new and excellently finished integrated bracelet. Recently, I got to see the newest - and simplest - addition to the collection with the new Big Bang Integral Time Only watch. Ther [...]

In the current state of the luxury watch market, few if any categories are hotter than integrated bracelet steel sports watches. Brands from nearly every corner of the industry have spent the last several years refining takes on this sports-luxe formula, but nearly all of these designs have deep stylistic roots in designer Gerald Gentas work in the early 70s for brands like [...]

Is this the week of American themed watches or what? Just a few days ago I discussed the Perrelet Turbine XL America, that was a bit of a polarizing piece. Now I present to the Swiss Hublot US Liberty Bang one of Hublots latest limited edition Big Bang watches. This watch was unveiled recently in Philadelphia of all places during the annual [...]

Welcome back to an original feature, My First Grail Watch. In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. (ABTW): Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry? Roland G. Murphy (RGM): I am the man and watchmaker behind RGM Watch.ABTW: What was your first grail w [...]

There is no shortage of competent field watches out there, but the value that Hamilton is offering with its new titanium version of the classic Khaki Field watch is worthy of attention. Its not as attention-grabbing as the brands digital PSR revival, but for the buyer looking for an everyday field watch that is legible, finished well, and [...]

You simply cant have a conversation about Jaeger-LeCoultre without mentioning the Memovox alarm - one of the Swiss maisons most interesting, and longest-running complications. Its a shame that there arent more mechanical alarm watches out there, as the complication ranks alongside a date or a chronograph as the most practical features to have o [...]

Ill admit it, SIHH was never exactly the trade show Id religiously tune into as a watch enthusiast and not once did I feel any kind of remorse about my mental absence-work obligations aside, of course. This year, however, you cant deny that we saw the industry shift slightly as brands explored new price br [...]

Sponsored Post written for by advertiserThe days of tediously searching page-by-page through auction catalogues for the perfect watch are thankfully behind us, with the digitalization of the auction market providing all consumers with access to exquisite modern and vintage timepieces. Although browsing what auctions have to offer has been facilitated hugely by the internet, the market [...]

Italian Panerai is often criticized for releasing watches that are too similar to what they have been producing for years. That is true to a certain extent. Take the new Luminor Base Logo 3 Days, for example. How many people know the difference between the Luminor Base Logo 3 Day PAM773 and the PAM 774? Hint: its the logo. Panerai is obviously keen [...]

Back at Baselworld 2015, one of the new Breguet watches was an extremely interesting and visually attractive-if you like watch movement porn, that is-chronograph that combines appealing technology with a refined and distinct Breguet look, known as the Breguet Tradition 7077 Chronograph Independent. This watch was so nice, in fact, that included [...]

For 2017, Patek Philippe has released their fifth Advanced Research watch, designed to show off the latest innovations and material developments from the brand. The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5650G Patek Philippe Advanced Research watch shows off two developments [...]

With a reputation as Europes most prestigious and beautiful concours event, the Concorso dEleganza Villa dEste attracts some of the most valuable and historic collector cars from all corners of the world to the shores of Italys scenic Lake Como every year. German brand A. Lange Sohne has been an official partner of the event since 2012 and presents t [...]