For 2013, the newest member of the?Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean collection is the long-awaited Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean GMT. Just before the annual Baselworld watch trade show event, we debuted to the world, the new Planet Ocean GMT GoodPlanet watch here. That blue and orange version of the new GMT watch bears the GoodPlanet foundation name, whom O [...]

In 2017, Swiss brand Breitling finally updated its best-selling Superocean Heritage collection with the Superocean Heritage II family, which arrived in a few case sizes, movement options and, of course, color and material choices. At the time, I wrote this review comparing the first generation Breitling Superocean He [...]

Breitling is known for large case sizes, all watches being COSC-certified, and recently poaching Georges Kern from Richemont. Their recently announced limited-edition version of the Breitling Chronoliner B04 watch with a red gold case fits right in with the blingier, showier side of Breitling. With chronograph and GMT complications, the B04 is touted by Breitling as the fl [...]

No doubt it is cool. It is also wildly expensive and a showpiece above all else. This new highly limited edition watch from Richard Mille is the RM 056 and comes in an all sapphire crystal case. It is very visually intriguing and costs a mere $1,650,000. Probably easier to laugh about the price rather than get upset.According to Richard Mille it requires over 1000 hours to pr [...]

Without delay, I am proud to bring you an review of the new Omega Speedmaster Mark II watch. This version with orange dial accents is the ref. 327.10.43.50.06.001, while with a more traditional black and white dial it is the Speedmaster Mark II ref. 327.10.43.50.01.001.Like many a watchnerd, I have a fondness for the Omega?Speedmaster. We love [...]

The name of this watch doesnt actually include its most thrilling feature. For 2011, this is the Blancpain L-evolution Tourbillon Large Date watch. It is true that it has a flying tourbillon and a big date indicator but turn it over and you see the power reserve indicator on the rotor. Complications on rotors seem to be really in this year. In 2011 alone, [...]

This month, luxury automotive giant Porsche celebrates 70 years of manufacturing prestigious sports cars. A lesser known fact about Porsche is that in 1972 Ferdinand Alexander Porsche started Porsche Design; a branch of Porsche dedicated to the design principles of its father brand in other fields of mechanical and non-mechanical a [...]

The troubling trend of withdrawals from the 2020 Baselworld trade show continued this morning, with Japanese industry giant Citizen announcing that both Citizen and its stablemate brand Bulova will not be attending the show. In its official statement, Citizen cited the growing threat of the coronavirus epidemic as the reason for the abrupt decision.In November of last year, [...]

Time leaves scars on us all. There is no way to avoid the ageing process, no way to slow times relentless assault on our delicate physical form. Terrifying as the thought may be, we start to appreciate the marks that time left on our skin as we perhaps start seeing it as chara [...]

While I am generally a big fan of Breitling watches, I dont personally like a lot of the Breitling for Bentley timepieces. These have a distinct design ethos apart from the rest of the Breitling range. I like the concept, but many of the pieces have a design that does not speak to me. Having said that, I really like this new limited edition Breitling for Bentley Barnato 42 Midnight Carbon [...]

If you are a fan of Monty Python then you are a fan of comedy frequently derived from irony, and often from absurdity. Consider me such a fan, and I have a feeling that Mr. Mille falls into this same camp. At SIHH 2013 my enduring image of him is sitting in a chair and speaking energetically with his hands. Absurdity is the easiest way to explain the combinati [...]

Regular readers of mine know that I get a kick out of spotting watches in TV shows and movies. A regular viewer of Lost, I have always been curious to know what watch was being worn by Matthew Foxs character Jack Shephard. Of course, while on the island he does not wear a watch, but back in civilization in Los Angeles, he is alwa [...]

When I first noticed the Sport Evolution watch collection a few years ago I felt as though it was Glashutte Originals take on making a fancier Rolex Submariner. While the Sport Evolution is a bit larger (by 2mm) the watches have a lot in common. Both are dive watches (though people rarely dive in either of th [...]

Sponsored Post written for by advertiserWhen discussing dress timepieces, the idea of timelessness comes up frequently. The ideal dress watch should feel rooted in tradition, elegant without feeling either antiquated or overly modern, and above all balanced. One of the prime examples of this in the current watch market is Hamilton. For the latest addition to the American [...]

An exclusive partnership between Breitling and Govberg Jewelers offers this Chronomat 44 Special Edition timepiece, as a series of 50 limited edition pieces. The 44mm case is brushed steel with a high polished finish and a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback displaying its Breitling Caliber 01 movement. Basically the Chronomat 44 you know and love, but with a different set of dial colors. [...]

When it comes to iconic shapes in watches, the Richard Mille?tonneau case is certainly one of the more notable. Also notable is the fact that watch models aimed at women generally have a plethora of jewels plastered all over them, and while I am generally averse to that particular styling trick, I am about to give it [...]

The Breitling Summit held in Los Angeles proved a busy landing strip for a whole squadron of Breitling Avenger releases. Fourteen new references took flight, along with the previously discussed Breitling Aviator 8 Mosquito Chronograph. These new models continue the restructuring of Breitlings offering under the [...]

Bronze has been around a long?time. Weve been alloying copper with other metals for centuries (millennia, even). Its not even that new when it comes to watch cases. Weve seen bronze cases come from brands big and small. The most notable?is, from my perspective, the venerable Panerai PAM 671 or the newly r [...]

Patek Philippe is a star among watch makers. Almost like a higher class Rolex, Patek stays high among the uber-elite, and sneers down upon the lower classes of watches and people. This is where you get the sales people who treat you like your father cleaned their fathers bathrooms. Regardless of their attitude, Patek Philippe is an innovator in the watch world, and they helped further t [...]

If there was a checklist for creating a successful luxury timepiece in 2020, it would read something like design-oriented stainless steel integrated bracelet sports watch with a blue dial. Bulgari has been one of the most influential brands in the integrated bracelet sports watch space in recent years, especially with the release of the 100 meter rated Octo Fi [...]