The Internet is a wonderful thing it enables all sorts of business and activities, and allows us to more easily gain knowledge on whatever our chosen hobby happens to be. With the watch world, weve got no end of sites, personal blogs, and forums to rely on. But sometimes you just want to have a face-to-face chat about watches and thats where the Commonweal [...]
You dont have to be a longtime reader to know that we sorta love the Bulgari Octo. Weve loved it in plain-jane steel, weve loved it when things get complicated, when it literally sings, but we really loved it when it broke some records and sent Piaget scrambling. And hell, we might even love it now in pink. As the latest recipient of the [...]
With Blancpains handsome Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe spending the last few release cycles in the limelight, it was only time that the brands original combat diver get its due. This year, for Baselworld 2017, Blancpain is paying tribute to the Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec 1 Watch, the original UDT-issued dive watch specially [...]
Released at last years Baselworld 2015, the Omega Globemaster (hands-on here) showed off the brands newest Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement while hearkening to the past with a design inspired by the Constellation watches of yesteryear. Now, new for Baselworld 2016 comes the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar which has a new complication?and a bigger size, measuring in a [...]
In a year filled with unique takes on vintage models, Longines has set itself apart not just for the sheer breadth of its vintage-inspired catalogue, but also for its dedication to accuracy in finishing and design. While pieces may be upsized for more modern tastes, for the most part Longines heritage reissues are as fastidious in replicating the feel of [...]
has been producing some buying guides for eBay, and weve got a fresh new batch to share. Now, we know that many watch people know the ins and outs of how to buy, sell, and trade watches online. However, more casual or beginning people who dont have the confidence of experience can find themselves overwhelmed, intimidated, and plain stressed out [...]
Rado, a brand that despite its history and watchmaking chops often gets overlooked, recently added a limited edition blue dial variant to the Rado HyperChrome 1616 watch offerings. First released at Baselworld 2016, the HyperChrome 1616 is inspired by the brands Cape Horn collection from the 60s, with 1616 coming from the year Cape Cod was discovered. In addition to its dist [...]
Its here. This is the first Ferrari branded Hublot timepiece to come out of the two brands joint partnership. Unveiled in China, the watch called the Hublot Big Bang Chrono Tourbillon Ferrari is meant to celebrate the quizzically celebration-worthy 20th anniversary of the first Ferrari car sold in China. I dont even think the dealers [...]
Sponsored Post written for by advertiser.The road to Baselworld is a long one, but a journey that most watch lovers would consider trying at least once. This year, Maurice Lacroix is offering four lucky winners the chance of attending Baselworld 2018. But first, its time for a little game. The #CHASEYOURWATCH campaign is an intera [...]
It hasnt been long since we last saw the A. Lange Sohne Lange 1 Moon Phase-in fact, we covered the?German manufactorys update to one of its most recognizable watches?back in December of 2016. This time around, were treated to a subtly new variant called the Little Lange 1 Moon Phase which takes the same silhouette and iconic design cues of that signature Lange 1 [...]
Sit down and have a serious discussion with any budding watch collector and you can probably bet that at some point, the two of you will eventually land on the topic of dive watches. Theres no way around it? were crazy about them, obsessed with the durability, and in some cases, Ive seen folks collect hundreds of them, if not more. But that can get, boring, righ [...]
Being the brand of the carrousel, Blancpains use of this close cousin to the tourbillon must someday find its way into anything they produce. Then again, they did recently produce the Carrousel Tourbillon watch ( hands-on) that featured both complications in order to help distinguish them. Now, with the new Blancpain Carrousel [...]
Well, this Piaget limited edition watch for SIHH 2016 wasnt expected, but it is certainly interesting. People will definitely?be talking about Piagets $70,000+ mechanical/quartz hybrid that, in design, borrows from the previously released Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon (hands-on here). Visually, just b [...]
I must say, in my book, Mido has been bringing it on strong as of late. I say this because Ive gone from not paying particularly close attention to the brand to being genuinely intrigued and looking into?models that theyve been releasing. Youd anticipate that 2018 would be a big year for the brand (being as its the 100-year anniversary), and youd be right [...]
In recent years, Grand Seiko has increasingly introduced artistic watches with techniques, materials, and storytelling to compete in the territory previously exclusive mostly to high-end Swiss watch brands. The new Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGD202 8 Day Power Reserve watch in 18k rose gold is a good example of that and a similarly p [...]
These two timepieces are part of the?Breguet Tradition watch collection. This is not to be confused with Breguets Heritage watch collection. Easy to mix up those two of course. Breguets notoriety started long ago and for good reason. Having personally inspected antique Breguet pocket watches I can attest to their excellent design and quality. They really were some [...]
The just-announced Patek Philippe 6301P Grande Sonnerie is a subtly designed masterpiece with a grande and petite sonnerie chiming mechanism, as well as a minute repeater and a new patented jumping seconds hand. The 6301P Grande Sonnerie is, in Patek Philippes words, a spin-off of the Caliber 300 found in the behemoth Grandma [...]
Bvlgari, err Bulgari always looks better in all caps right? While I have been seeing lots of confused designs from Bulgari as of late, this Diagono X-Pro is something I am not at all confused about liking (which is to say that I do like it). The cool masculine watch takes a few lessons from the polished looks of the Bulgari design play book, and a [...]
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