2015 has drawn?to a close, which it means that we can turn our eyes towards the watches that are being released for 2016.?For the new year, IWC?is extending their Aquatimer lineup which had a major overhaul back in 2014 (hands-on with those here). Obviously, these do not include any major or radical design changes, but IWC figured some fresh new looks were worth it. While new watches [...]

Years ago when the first Hublot Big Bang came out it was an interesting watch to most people. It had an aggressive military and industrial sensibility to it that so many men enjoyed back then, and still enjoy today. Not everyone is in love with Hublot watches, but most tend to agree that the Big Bang was a solid design. So solid that for [...]

Navigating the watch segment of 500 to 1,200 is like sailing in stormy seas. To get to safe harbour at the end of the year as one of the best-selling brands is a veritable feat, especially if there is a perfect storm brewing in the form of low sales, cut-throat competition, and the emergence of smartwatches. Ive known Sylvain Dolla, Hamiltons CEO, for some years now, and he has [...]

Think perpetual calendar chronograph watches and you are probably also thinking about Patek Philippe. No other complication is more synonymous with the brand than the perpetual calendar chronograph. The latest perpetual calendar chronograph watch, the Reference 5270, was introduced by Patek Philippe in 2011. Since its launch, we have se [...]

October 18, 2015 marks the beginning of the inaugural Dubai Watch Week, and is going to be there to cover it. There are going to be showings from?A.Lange Sohne, Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Bulgari, Chopard, De Grisogono, F.P. Journe, Hublot, HYT, IWC, Louis Moinet, Montblanc, Panerai, Richard Mille, TAG Heuer, Tiffany Co., and Vacheron Constantin.Check out our coverage he [...]

New for 2019 is this Rado Captain Cook limited-edition watch that has a dial painted to achieve the bronze patina from a vintage Captain Cook that Rado pulled from its archives. Not as immediately obvious to the eye is the fact that the ubiquitous red anchor used to designate an automatic Rado watch is now done in [...]

This very cool watch from Hublot has a movement made by Mathias Buttets department. Buttet runs the Hublot Confrerie Horlogere (formerly of BNB Concept) I discussed this more here. The gorgeous movement is incredibly traditional in style compared to the forward looking designs of Hublot watches. The piece is called the Big Bang Minute Repeater [...]

Icons and watches go together like coffee and cream. Nowadays, with the cult of celebrity so firmly ingrained in western society, it seems obvious that having a leading star flash their wrist candy at their adoring audience would see a brands sales go through the roof. But when Elvis Presley wore the Hamilton Ventura in the 1961 film Blu [...]

SIHH 2018 saw Jaeger-LeCoultre launch its Polaris collection with four models of varying complexity, functionality, and design, and though all were far from perfect, we werent at all impressed by the timid, derivative Automatic version-read our critical hands-on take on this base model here. So, the question is, can this latest addition, the? [...]

For 2019, Omega is following up last years refreshed Seamaster Diver 300M with a Chronograph collection. There are six new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph watches, all done in 44mm-wide cases in material ranging from steel to solid Sedna Gold case on a rubber strap. [...]

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 40th Anniversary 5711/1P, this somewhat more modestly sized three-hander joins the massive 49.25mm wide Nautilus chronograph?reference 5976/1G?to commemorate the Nautilus?40th anniversary. When Patek launched the Nautilus back in 1976 with the 3700/1A, its 42mm wide case quickly earned it its Jumbo nickname. Now, so [...]

The enduring popularity of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is an interesting phenomenon in the watch industry. Very few timepiece designs have been so versatile and popular for a range of style, people, occasions, and even budgets (luxury budgets, that is). Not that many people actually use Rolexs popular chronograph watch as a stop [...]

The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph GMT 140th Anniversary SBGC240 debuts as the latest rendition of Grand Seikos mighty impressive Spring Drive Chronograph GMT. Having owned the predecessor of this watch, I have written an extensive review, a long-term review, and a comprehensive look at the amazing history [...]

As a chronograph, the Rolex Daytona has few equals. It is made to an extremely high standard with sturdy 904L Oystersteel, a Cerachrom bezel that is super wear-resistant and never fades, and of course that highly reliable caliber 4130 movement within. But you know whats the problem with i [...]

Indulge in a venerable orgy of carbon fiber as it caresses your wrist and arouses your eyes. I just made myself laugh with that last comment. But really, for carbon fiber watch lovers, youll be happy to know Bell Ross is there for you. In more ways one? case, strap, and dial. New in this BR01 limited edition watch collection are two all carbon fiber watch. T [...]

With the widespread recognition Panerai enjoys in the current watch market, it can be easy to forget that the historic brand spent many decades in relative obscurity with few enthusiasts to spread its story outside of its native Italy. One of the first driving forces behind Panerais growth following its 1990s revival was the burgeoning online watch community, particularly the [...]

Hitting pretty close to home (for me) IWC announces its first new watch of 2012 with a piece titled after the location of a US Marine Corps base in San Diego. Miramar is the location of the Naval Air Station and where TOPGUN pilots are trained. For a while now IWC has been proud of its Top Gun labeled aviator watches and 2012 sees the co [...]

Every year, as the tsunami of major new releases of BaselWorld approaches, we also encounter a larger number of updates to existing?models.?One?C well, two-of the more notable ones that were released just today are from Glashutte Original?who announced?two?new-for-2015 versions of both their?PanoReserve and P [...]

For 2012 Omega returns to its tradition of offering very cool high-tech quartz pilot watches. The Z-33 is of course offered in honor of the famed Speedmaster X-33 from several years ago. Limited in production, the X-33 is now a highly lusted after collectors item. While a new watch, the Spacemaster Z-33 is produced in honor of some very impo [...]

Designing a dressy timepiece is an exercise in nuance. Within the compact and usually minimalist confines afforded by these watches, the smallest adjustments-be they changes in proportion, visual balance, or small decorative touches-can have a massive impact on the character of the overall design. Over its nearly 190 year history, Longines has proven this concept time and agai [...]