Welcome back to an original feature, My First Grail Watch. In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, were speaking with Eric Loth, the founder of Graham SA, about?the grails that elude him to this day. (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry? Eric Loth (EL [...]

The Graham watch brand as we know it really planted its feet with the Swordfish collection of timepieces. This fished-eye family actually began with a single eye design in the Swordfish Grillo. Double magnifier eyes were later added to the 46mm wide collection. While the Swordfish family really began around 2001, it was not until 2005 or so that it started becomin [...]

Do you know that feeling when you first see a watch and you are stunned by its beauty? I certainly hope you do because its so much of what makes this hobby great. When I first took the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 Shosho Hi-Beat watch out of its box, I was in absolute awe-and I have had more than a fair chance to grow used to the u [...]

Whats the first thing you do when you step off a plane? Check your phone. Fire off a few text messages. Maybe check your Instagram feed. And with the new Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting, youll quickly set your watch to the new time zone-a step that takes two quick clicks of the crown somewhere between the aforementioned, resulting in the [...]

IWC fanboys (of which there are many) have a serious love affair with the Big Pilot watch family and it is easy to see why with its large masculine looks and action-ready stance. For review I have checked out one of the new Big Pilot pieces that comes in an all ceramic case and is part of the Top Gun collection. The technical name of the watch is a bit grammatically and [...]

At SIHH 2017, Montblanc revamped its TimeWalker collection in a big way, releasing multiple new models including chronographs and simple three-handers. For 2018, Montblanc is bolstering the TimeWalker collection with several new models, two of which we are taking a look at here. First, theres the Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph, which is po [...]

Georges Kern is no longer warming up. The Breitling CEO is running at full speed now, carrying unfettered momentum behind each of his brands many personal projects - many of which, like last weeks Summit launch concept, are now proven hits and no longer in their infancy. One such project has been the cultivation of a friendship and brand col [...]

Although the brands lineup is traditionally dominated by square-cased, aircraft instrument-inspired designs, the Bell Ross catalogue has no shortage of unique and offbeat looks as well. The BR 01 Cyber Skull might well be the most dramatic of these more experimental offerings. First launched in 2020, the Cyber Skull reinterprets the brands long-running skull an [...]

In an era of bulk and ostentation, the?Piaget?Altiplano Chronograph stands out for its old-school values.?As?the thinnest flyback chronograph in the world, this model builds on the legacy that began with the release of the worlds thinnest hand-wound and automatic watches in 1957 and 1960, respectively. While others are concerned with space-consuming c [...]

SIHH 2016-goers were the first to see the?self-proclaimed force of nature of a ladies watch that is the?Audemars Piguet?Diamond Fury.?Its certainly living up to that proclamation, with an impressive 4,635 brilliant-cut diamonds in the case and bracelet, plus another 206 brilliant cut diamonds on the dial alone. Not to mention, this piece is simply?a beauty with its sharp angular des [...]

One of the top watches that I was excited to see at SIHH 2012 was the updated version of the A. Lange Sohne Datograph. The original Datograph from quite a while ago was an awesome watch and one of Langes best aside from their iconic Lange 1 range. It is one of the only Lange watches you could sort of call sporty, and it was I believe the only Lange watch with a black dia [...]

Originally released in 1970, the Oris Chronoris faithfully played the role of motorsports watch within Oris dense lineup of sports watches. Re-released a few years back?as a retro-racing inspired chronograph, we now see a third version which fully embraces the watch worlds?infatuation with all things vintage-inspired.?The new Oris Chronoris Date is a faithful reinterpretation [...]

Theres a lot to love about a simple time-only watch that can hold its own in pretty much any situation. In fact, I find that every once in a while, I force myself to seek out pieces that might even push me out of my own horological safe space with an excessively stripped-down design. This year, like many of the brands we find ourselves drawn to, Montblanc?looked to t [...]

Some of the coolest and most affordable Casio G-Shock watches today are in the G-Shock Metal Covered Series which have two primary reasons for holding your interest right now. The first is the use of high-quality, solid steel case housings, a contrast to the popular resin cases that come in a universe of colors. Second is how the meta [...]

Few ultra-luxury watches feel as cheerful as many of those that are produced by Swiss Hublot. For 2021, those fond of orange can bask in the translucent glow of this little lovely number that combines a hued sapphire crystal case with a brand-new automatic tourbillon-based movement. Limited to 50 pieces as the reference 419.JO.0120.RT in or [...]

The legendary watchmaker and designer Alain Silberstein is back in the form of a two-piece limited edition he designed for Swiss watch brand Louis Erard. This true collaboration involved Louis Erard giving totally free dominion (carte blanche, as they say) to Alain Silberstein to take its popular regulator-style watch and design it with his DNA in mind. [...]

For 2013, the watch gift guide will take the form of an editors and contributors wish list. Some of the editorial team has gone ahead and chosen a few of the timepieces from last year that are really high on their list. These are mostly newer watches, but ones that should be available for purchase now. So for this holiday season youll get a good idea of what weve persona [...]

The?Rado?HyperChrome 1616 was unveiled at Baselworld 2016, and grabbed my attention as a very handsome watch from a brand a lot of watch people can often overlook. A?powerful-looking watch inspired by the brands vintage Cape Horn collection of the late 1960s revisited with new materials and a contemporary movement, the Rado HyperChrome 1616 is worthy of a serious look from buyers.Continue reading

Of late, Breitling has been on a real run with partnership pieces. The last six months alone have seen pieces released in alliance with Ironman, Swissair, Ocean Conservancy, Bentley, and Norton. The latest collaborative model [...]

In 2019, Rolex added a 42mm variant to the Yacht-Master range that became the largest size of the brands three-hand sailing watch. Despite being a larger-sized luxury watch, that model still flies somewhat under the radar, as it comes in a more subtle white gold color with a traditional black dial on an Oysterflex bracelet. At Watc [...]