In September 2021 on , Omega debuted a revival to a historic name with the Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph watches here. The Chronoscope name is over 100 years old now, as I understand it, and was an early term used to describe a wristwatch able to show the time (which is how chronoscope translates from Greek). The name, along with the [...]

There apparently was a time, a while ago, when pesky magnetic fields interfered with too many watches. Engineers and scientists who regularly experimented or worked around magnetic fields, large or mild could expect that their watches would experience a degree of unreliability, making them stop running or inaccurate. Engineers and scientists were n [...]

A few weeks ago, at Watches Wonders 2015 in Hong Kong, we went hands-on with the Cartier Cle de Cartier Mysterious Hour watch-Cartiers?way?of bringing the Cle to its next, probably ultimate level, both in terms of design, as well as sheer mechanical complexity.
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The slim Panerai Luminor Due got a lot of attention this year, largely due to the more wearable size, but it wasnt alone in Panerais new entry-level offerings. The Panerai Luminor Base Logo 3 Days watch was updated in 2018 and effectively marked the brands use of ETA movements in any of their watches. Youll note we covered the prev [...]

Abraham-Louis Breguet is?regarded as one of the greatest watchmakers of all time-and not just when it comes to the opinion of watch enthusiasts, collectors, or journalists, but also in the eyes of some of the most successful watchmakers and designers of today. Breguets name has been synonymous with the tourbillon,?although [...]

Like many luxury watchmakers these days, the goal of IWC isnt so much about novelty as it is about refinement. Many of the classic watch models and themes we like are evolving slowly in the Rolex Way, meaning slight improvements over time as opposed to major shifts and spurts of design creativity. This is a good framework for understanding the current generation IWC P [...]

Since both coins and watches are often considered collectibles, it makes a certain amount of sense to combine the two and entice?aficionados of both hobbies. Or so the train of thought went back in 1964 for?La Chaux-de-Fonds-based maison Corum, when they produced their first Coin watch based on the American $20 Double Eagle. The model was a huge success for Corum, who have re [...]

When Grand Seiko released the new Caliber 9SA5 Hi-Beat movement last year, the brand debuted it in the sunburst dial yellow gold SLGH002 and followed up with a steel birch textured dial model a few weeks back. Now, we see a high-end iteration that shows off what Grand Seiko does best on both the dial and movement sides. The newly released Grand Seiko SLGH007 Seiko 140th Anniver [...]

Fresh off the press is a new Omega Seamaster dedicated to James Bond, Agent 007. The latest Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 James Bond On Her Majestys Secret Service is presented for the 50th anniversary of the sixth movie in the James Bond Series. Whether you are a fan of that specific movie, James Bond, or just [...]

The Patek Philippe 5711 Nautilus in steel is one of the hottest luxury sports watches around. It is hard to get and typically goes for over retail price unless you want to spend several years (depending on where you are in the world) on a waiting list. Part of this is because Pat [...]

The Hamilton ODC X-03 watch, inspired by the big screen and Hamiltons past involvements in movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Interstellar?is one of the funkiest offerings from a brand that has shown impressive range, from a vintage reissue (like the Intramatic 68) to sci-fi, like this piece, without effort. Designed by Nathan Crowley, the production designer for?Interstel [...]

Hublot Releases Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Watches Of Switzerland Group Special EditionIn a time of ongoing global lockdowns and limited brick-and-mortar shopping due to COVID-19, its a difficult moment to debut a boutique exclusive limited edition timepiece. These difficulties have done nothing to stop Hublot, [...]

Sponsored Post written for by advertiser.This is a very special year for Chronoswiss. In addition to the 35th anniversary of the brands founding, the 30th birthday of the flagship Regulator model is also coming up. The Regulator made its debut in 1988 as the Regulateur and has since been identified with the brand, le [...]

A sexy bracelet that tells time. By Gucci. Thats what this is.Gucci is a brand known for its Italian flair classic shapes and brilliant use of iconic motifs. You know a Gucci when you see it.This is holding true for their timepieces as well. As a relatively new extension of the brand, the watches are just a continuation of trends and [...]

Omega, long time official timekeeper of the Olympics, has released another limited edition watch in honor of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Called the Omega Sochi Petrograd limited edition, this special retro-redo piece is extremely unique and speaks to an existing older art deco-style Omega watch from 1915. [...]

For 2021, Japans Casio debuts a stellar new member of the long-standing Frogman family with the reference GWF-A1000 (GWF-A1000XC as tested) collection. This new G-Shock Frogman watch collection builds on a long legacy of high-tech multi-purpose divers watches, with a major focus this year on new case material technologies with the XC addition to the existing G [...]

There is something effortlessly cool about a thin, classy, elegant watch fitted with top-tier complications and the?Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon Hybris Mechanica 11 is just that-and a long name.Continue reading

This month, Citizen unveiled an interesting new Marvel-themed collection at New Yorks Comic-Con event. These Citizen Eco-Drive Marvel Avengers watches center around select members of Marvels Avengers including Black Panther, Spiderman, Captain America, and the Hulk. Additionally, Citizen released a watch featuring the vintage panel artwork of classic Marvel comics as [...]

An announcement like this often flies under the radar, until a major watch brands sexes it up with a fancy announcement and by placing it into a new timepiece but this news is very much worth knowing about. Say hello to what may be a rare oddity or common name in watchmaking in the near future: The Genequand System. It is a new type [...]

Kevin Roses F.P. Journe Chronometre Bleu watch in hand next to the Watchville app.Now in his late 30s, internet entrepreneur, founder of Digg.com, and Google Ventures start-up savant Kevin Rose is growing up. Meeting with him in Los Angeles in November 2014, [...]