First things first, the Glashutte Original Senator Moon Phase Skeletonized Edition watch that you see here isnt actually a new watch. Glashutte Original actually put out a rose gold version in 2012. But that was a limited edition version of which only 100 pieces were made. On the other hand, this new version, which was announced late last year, wi [...]

The Cartier Cle (Cle de Cartier) Mysterious Hour watch is probably my favorite new Cartier mens watch model debuted here at Watches Wonders 2015 in Hong Kong. It is actually a combination of three existing Cartier elements. First, is the also new-for-2015 Cle de Cartier watch (hands-on here) collection case. Next, is the [...]

This year Audemars Piguet released a new version of last years Royal Oak Offshore Diver watch. The new version isnt too different, but now employs Audemars Piguets forged carbon case. The special case material is produced in-house out of carbon thread that is heated and compressed. The result is a very light and strong case material that suits the [...]

Panerai is pretty regular about their watch release schedule. We tend to get a few new ones each year. With the pre Basel announcements coming up, I expect to see a lot from Panerai this year. One new announcement is the Luminor Chrono Daylight Titanium, which is the ref. PAM 327. This Panerai is distinctly modern in its [...]

Cartier, an essential name in the luxury watch world, announced a series of 2013 novelties at SIHH this year. Among the fray is the interesting and notable Tortue XXL Multiple Time Zones watch. Available in either pink or white gold, the Tortue XXL world timer offers what at first may seem like a fairly conventional GMT co [...]

The longstanding Casio Pro Trek (formerly Pathfinder) watch family endures on as the Japanese brands famed hiking watch. Today, I check out the Casio Pro Trek PRT-B50, specifically the PRTB50YT-1 in black with a matching black titanium bracelet. Pro Treks territory even within Casio has been shrunk due to the encroachment of G-Shock models that in many ways o [...]

Swiss brand IWC has a strong collection of new watches for 2021 that, thematically speaking, are really about making even better the products that IWC is best-known for: pilots watches. Today, we are going to learn about the new IWC Big Pilots Watch 43. What most brand devotees may think when they read the pieces name is, Thats a bit petite for a Big Pilots Watch. Historical [...]

When Rado released the Captain Cook diver (reviewed here) last year, it garnered a lot of buzz among watch enthusiasts due to its distinct and faithful design as well as the fact that we didnt really see it coming from Rado. A brand that typically used to specialize in modern pieces with a focus on ce [...]

Dedicated to all the ladies and their Easter outfits are two watches sure to fit in. The Girard Perregaux Cats Eye ladies watch and Breguet Reine De Naples are two finely egg-shaped timepieces for the pastel-laden woman in your life on this day. Each from noble swiss watch makers, with prices like these you will hope that she is going to wear them m [...]

Easily one of the most impressive things I strapped to my wrist at Baselworld 2015 was the completed Jacob Co. Astronomia Tourbillon watch (as well as the diamond-set Jacob Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette). There was a very real and very wide smile on my face as I gazed into [...]

When I first explained my idea of doing an article about dive watches in the desert, a common initial response from the editorial team was, Where are you going to go diving in the desert? Chuckling, I responded that actual diving wasnt the point. Rather, it would be a discussion into how effective the worlds favorite sport watches (diving-style) a [...]

Although Rolexs slate of novelties for 2021 is somewhat smaller than the previous few years, the brands crop of new models released at this years Watches Wonders still contains some genuinely striking offerings for fans of the marque. For sheer flash, few things in the Rolex lineup can beat a Daytona chronograph in gold, and for 2021 the Swiss giant is introducing a panda m [...]

In the past couple of years, many brands have dug into their archives to release reissues or vintage-inspired pieces. Some have been hits, while some other have been misses. Personally, I find that the convenience of buying a new watch that looks like an old one trumps the homework [...]

In honor of founder Michel Parmigianis 70th birthday, the brand has just released this steel Toric Heritage that is limited to, you guessed it, 70 pieces. Michel Parmigiani has had a long and prolific career in both timepiece restoration and watchmaking with his namesake brand launched back in 1996. The accomplishments and milestones of Parmigiani [...]

Last years 2014 re-issue of the Speedmaster Mark II Co-Axial Chronograph watch was a clear hit for Omega. I know because not only did I get one, but a few of my friends did as well. While I preferred the more traditional black and white dial, Omega released two other versions last year including the Omega Speedmaster Mk II grey [...]

He loves his Omega watch as much as he loves space! A few days ago Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield returned to earth after what seemed like an extremely long stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). He was up there for six months! When we?interviewed American astronaut Mark Kelly, he told us that despite exercise attempts in spa [...]

As far as statement timepieces go, few brands do a better job than Jacob Co., which was founded in 1986 initially as a jewelry outfit and started making watches in 2002. There is nothing conventional about Jacob Co.s watches, as evidenced by pieces such as the Astronomia Solar and the Epic SF 24. This year, the brand unveiled what could be one of its most elaborate and outrageous watches y [...]

Breguet seems to be a brand that requires a deeper understanding of the craft of watchmaking to appreciate. Opting to go for the discreet yet magnificently executed route, many Breguet pieces made today embody the brands long and storied history. The Breguet Classique Chronometrie 7727 is an excellent example. To most people, it looks like an ord [...]

Maurice Lacroix has started releasing information about their upcoming Baselworld 2013 collection. They will be debuting two watches each week leading up to the start of BaselWorld. This week kicks off with two new models within their very successful Pontos range of elegant but sporty automatic chronographs. The Pontos is arguably Maurice Lacroixs most recognizable [...]

Longines is huge. Like, really huge.?Its sometimes easy to forget that Longines is one of five watch brands that sell north of $1 billion in watches at retail per year. When you consider the comparatively higher prices of the average watch sold by the other four (Swatch group sibling Omega, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Cartier), the average ~$2,000 [...]