Swiss Oris signature dive watch line, the Aquis, is popular and well-known for good reason. So much so, in fact, that its difficult to know where to begin a review of the most basic model shown here, the Oris Aquis Date. Long recognized as a solid tool watch, a design refresh in 2017 makes this second-generation Aquis more refined and wearable, and in my opinion, d [...]

A complicated looking, classically-designed timepiece is a welcome addition to any watch collection and something like this?Longines Master Collection Moon Phase Chronograph?reference L2.673.4.78.3?is a solid and affordable way to include such an item into your collection. It contains the Swiss Made ETA Valjoux 7 [...]

Its hard to find a watch enthusiast who wasnt taken with this Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition watch, a limited edition that is as faithful to the original as can be. The now-iconic Breitling Navitimer was introduced back in 1952, with the Ref. 806 coming shortly thereafter in 1959. Aesthetically identical, th [...]

Lets be honest, subtlety isnt one of Roger Dubuis strong suits. The brand is more recognized for its avant-garde and often outrageous designs and inventions. In 2013, it stunned the watchmaking world with the eye-catching Excalibur Quatuor watch (hands-on here). And now, Roger Dubuis is at it again with its new Quatour Cobalt MicroMelt watch, [...]

Baselworld 2019 arrived after a year of unparalleled drama in the watch industry. Watch brands have been pulling out of tradeshows, including SIHH and Baselworld, during a general atmosphere of uncertainty about the future of the watch industry, amidst a backdrop of general economic and geo-political turmoil. The big names in traditional watchmaking (typically owned by large luxury [...]

My love for A. Lange Sohnes steel Odysseus leisure watch is no secret. In fact, its loudly broadcast to anyone who will listen (willingly or otherwise). Now, for Watches Wonders 2020, the brand has released a second model that adds to the steel bracelet version and is done in a white gold case with a new gray dial that has some variances from its blue sibling. An [...]

While it may not be as prestigious or as visible as Geneva or Bienne, there may be no brand as connected to its hometown as Oris is to the small Swiss village of Holstein. In fact, the Oris name comes from a stream near the town itself. While the brand has certainly grown in the years since its 1904 founding, in some ways Oris has never lost its friendly, independent, sma [...]

A few weeks ago we gave the audience a chance to ask Jean-Claude Biver questions that we would select for him to answer. Less than three weeks later,?LVMH publicly announced that Mr. Jean-Claude Biver was stepping down from daily operations, and the LVMH Watch Division (which includes TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Zenith) would be passed along to a new manager. Mr [...]

The Cartier Calibre Diver watch combines a high-luxury sense of design and prestige with the presumed durability of a sports watch. It is either? Is it both? Those are good questions, and ones that are okay to ask, given that Cartier has been among the few major luxury watch brands who have been very consistent in making sure that their dre [...]

A one-of-a-kind, solid 18k yellow gold Omega watch produced in honor of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond 007 Goldfinger film from 1964 recently sold for 106,000 Swiss Francs (about $113,000) via an online Christies James Bond auction earlier today, on September 17th, 2014. That is interesting beca [...]

During Dubai Watch Week I sat down with Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe and finally got to see a timepiece I have been excited about since it was announced on earlier in 2021. This is the Hublot Big Bang Integral Tourbillon Full Sapphire, and its an amazing modern luxury timepiece with all the high-end trimmings todays watch enthusiast can get excit [...]

Jockey Lanfranco Dettori, on Enable, wins the Longines Breeders Cup Turf, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. Longines, the Swiss watch manufacturer known for its elegant timepieces, is the Official Watch and Timekeeper of the Breeders Cup World Championships. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Longines)Timing horse rac [...]

The team is thrilled to debut what is, without a doubt, our most complex horological artwork project to date: paying Art Tribute To The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6263 together with our featured horological artist, Tamas Feher. We are offering for sale in the official Store the stunningly high-end prints of this exquisitely h [...]

Raymond Weil, being such a mainstream entry-level luxury watch brand in the US, has for some reason remained outside of my scope of attention for the most part. It isnt that there is anything wrong with Raymond Weil. Quite the opposite they have a very well established marquee and popularity among certain demographics in the US. So I look to rarer [...]

Yesterday, I attended a very nice family wedding, which of course is not typically news for the blog, but this time there are a minor detail that sparked a worthwhile mention. The groom, who I had met for the first time on the day of the wedding, instantly impressed me, making me feel extra good about his entrance into the extended family. The reason for my quick fondness was the fact that he was wearing a r [...]

A large part of Corums legacy has been built on its innovative design work on gear trains, with watches like the iconic inline Golden Bridge dominating its place in the enthusiast community. For its next major step in advanced movement design, Corum has taken the concept of the flying tourbillon to [...]

Sponsored post presented on by advertiserBased in Lucerne, Switzerland, Chronoswiss has been creating unique timepieces since 1983. With a keen eye for detail, the brand specializes in joining classic watchmaking practices such as guilloche detailing and regulator movements while making them relevant to the modern day. This new-age implementation [...]

Junghans Unveils New Black And White Models In Limited Edition Max Bill Edition Set 2020While minimalist Bauhaus design sensibilities have inspired a wide variety of manufacturers over the years, few brands have explored the style as thoroughly or deftly as Junghans with its Max Bill series. Building on a core design from the eponymous artist and industrial designer f [...]

Today, Glashutte Original officially announces an important extension to its Senator Excellence watch collection, that is also a clear message to its collectors of where the brand is going. This article introduces two new watch models (each available in steel or 18k red gold) which are the Glashutte Original Senat [...]

The first Corum Bubble watch came out in 2000, but for whatever reason, it was eventually discontinued. Then, the brand revived the Bubble watch in 2015. And today, it is one of their more important collections, so much so that they decided to make a unique piece using the iconic Bubble design. This is the Corum Bubble 47 Flying Tourbillon watch, featuring not only a tourbil [...]