To the casual observer, the addition of Panerais Marina Militare wordmark to a dial might not carry much significance-but to Paneristi die-hards, its a significant hat tip to the brands origins with Italian Navy commandos, and a subtle detail that references some of the most iconic dive watches ever made.Technically speaking, a shot-for-shot remake of the [...]

If you think of Bell Ross as a maker of primarily oversized, square-cased, aviation-oriented watches, youre not alone. However, Bell Ross are also the producers of a growing collection of heritage-inspired aviation pieces which they call their Vintage Collection. Now, Bell Ross have further expanded the 38.5mm BR V range of the Vintage Collection with the new Bell Ross [...]

More ultra thin from the kingdom of Piaget for 2013. The main attraction at SIHH 2013 from the fashionable Swiss watch and movement maker was of course their ultra-thin minute repeater. We did get a hands-on that we will share with you soon, but something closer to being within the realm of possible affordability is this new 40mm wide Piaget Altiplano Date watch. The lovely dress [...]

Whether or not you agree with me, I feel that this is the watch Breitling should be making so its good that they actually are. At Baselworld 2017, Breitling will debut this Colt Skyracer, which is the tool watch everyone should want from the brand. A tool watch is supposed to be comfortable, durable, legible, and reliable something that [...]

When we hear about a generally a utilitarian sort of accessory-like, for example, a watch-that has had an artistic vision applied to it, we groan internally; well, I do, thats for sure. These generally take the form of something rather garish, in the attempt to make the art part eye-catching-with the watchmaking part taking a back seat. But what if the artistr [...]

For 2014, Jacob Co. returns with a rather amazing watch creation sure to impress everyone from traditional watch lovers to the public at large. Watch the video below of the new Astronomia Tourbillon and it is easy understand why wow is a typical response to this complex and very interesting horological creation. When and wh [...]

Water resistance in a watch depends on proper sealing. Traditionally, crowns and pushers were screwed down when underwater to prevent water from entering into the watch case. This created a problem for divers wishing to operate their features underwater. Methods exist to combat this pro [...]

Several years ago in 2008 Montblanc released an interesting new watch called the Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph. Nicolas Rieussec is accredited with being the guy who invented the chronograph, and the unique design of the timepieces chronograph display is meant to honor that original device. I did a ?review of a Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Automatic [...]

Since the Grand Seiko SBGN00X series was released back in 2018, Ive been more than a little interested in getting my hands on one. Given the watch communitys enthusiastic response to Grand Seikos first 9F quartz GMT-powered watches, Im clearly not alone. The big question mark in my mind was how I would get on with a quartz watch (albeit a Grand Seiko quartz, which is a differe [...]

Despite there being only a handful of new releases from the line, its fair to say that 2021 has been a banner year so far for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. From the delicate enamel work of the Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai Kirifuri Waterfall to the mind-bending complications of the Reverso Hybris Mechanica Caliber 185, Jaeger-LeCoultre has spent the [...]

Now that virtually every Swiss watch name under the sun has its own integrated bracelet sports watch, its about high time that we start to see more diversity in design, available features, and broader, more wearable options for a wider range of wrists. Granted, it could definitely be argued that the long-running Omega Constellation is far from a dedicated sp [...]

The Jules Audemars collection from Audemars Piguet has been getting a lot of attention over the last few years. For 2011 a few new models came out including this Moon-Phase Calendar version with a beautifully balanced dial. The Jules Audemars collection has always been about thin cases with elegant designs formal w [...]

Along with brands like Oris and TAG Heuer, Maurice Lacroix has been intensely focusing their efforts on the entry-level market. Their strategy, it seems, is to come up with fun, quirky, and unusual watches that will appeal to buyers who are looking for something thats out of the ordinary. And one of the more interesting new releases at Baselworld 2018 [...]

The partnership between Hublot and Ferrari is now about five years old, and the two are celebrating Ferraris 70th Anniversary together with a brand new watch designed by the Italian carmaker with a brand new Hublot movement as well. For Baselworld 2017, the Hublot Techframe Ferrari Tourbillon Chronogr [...]

This year?marks the 80th anniversary of the IWC Pilots Watch as well as the lines revamping for SIHH 2016, and the brand seems intent on tapping into its quite?illustrious history. The new IWC Big Pilots Watch is not getting any major redesign, but there are several aesthetic changes that overall work well and succeed in tapping into said history. Youve also got the new IWC Pilots Watch Chronograph, [...]

In many ways, skeleton watches are an exercise in character. Beyond simply exposing the internal workings of the movement, the way a watch is skeletonized can impart a wide variety of personalities on the finished product. Since its inception in 2018 the Raymond Weil Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton has remained on the dressier side of the skeleton watch spectrum, [...]

Even in the exotic and fantastical realm of Hublots top-of-the-line MP series, few watches can beat the MP-09 for sheer mechanical excess. With an intricate skeleton movement, a two-axis tourbillon escapement, and a unique asymmetrical shape that appears to melt as it wraps around the wrist, the MP-09 has always been a piece of high-oct [...]

I like to share with people that luxury mechanical watch movements are so meticulously decorated. Most of what is spent weeks or months working on will never be viewable to anyone save for other watch makers. It is true, the highest-end watch m [...]

It happened earlier this year, at Baselworld 2015, that Omega added not one or two, but four new colorways to their Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon watch (reviewed here),?that?they originally released in 2013. The DSotM, as it is sometimes referred to, has been?a resounding success perhaps apart from the rather long waiting list [...]

If youve been glued to your screen over the weekend, watching this years British Open and finding yourself inspired by Shane Lowrys masterful romp to victory on a rain- and wind-battered course, weve got a little bit of luxury to stave off the chills for you. Earlier this year, Hublot announced an updated colo [...]