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The Czapek Antarctique Titanium Dark Sector brings attention to negative space in a refreshing way. The new anthracite dial is inspired by the clear and…
Unobtanium. It is a word many collectors use these days, with more and more references fitting this gloomy bill. It sucks to know that when…
Whether it’s to justify your latest splurge or make a fast buck, the issue of resale value looms large in the mind of the contemporary…
James Brittain-McVey of The Vamps fame is a true rock-star in every sense of the word, bar one. Instead of sex, drugs and rock and…
Many new releases from Seiko rely on inspiration from the brand’s rich back catalogue, and the case of the new Prospex GMT 1968 Diver’s Re-interpretation…
According to the BBC, the Swiss chocolate bar, Toblerone, is being forced to remove the image of the iconic Swiss Matterhorn mountain peak on its…
Frank Sinatra had it right with Fly Me To the Moon. The closest neighbour to planet Earth is the place to be, in fact, in…
TGIF! But before we all get some must needed R&R this weekend, especially with Watches & Wonders kicking off next week, there have been some…
Bamford London presents new Bamford B80 lineup Three expressions, seven configurations, all cased in titanium The Adventure, Heritage and Modern models have their own distinct…
A lot can change in the space of a year. It was exactly this time last year, as I was preparing to attend my first…
Smash-hit stories with humble beginnings are often followed up, with these sequels looking to capitalise on the triumphs of the original. There are, however, varying…
One of the most instantly lovable watches of 2020 was the Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961, a dive watch blazing with pastel hues that…
Celebrity endorsements and brand partnerships can often come off as soulless, however there are the rare occasions that you can discern a genuine fondness behind…
I am not going to beat around the bush here. With the holy trinity ushering in the era of crazy demand for integrated sports watch…
The Depancel Legend 60s is their first hand-wound mechanical chronograph. It follows a more competitive and serious design language than the Meca-Quartz Serie-A Stradale. The…
The 2023 Academy Awards was held this past weekend, but just prior to the ceremonies I flew out to California to join Omega for a…
Zach, what would be a great first watch for me to buy? This is a question I get asked all the time, and the answer…
Even if someone has never paid any attention to watches or motorsport, there’s a high chance that they would recognise the Carrera name. Such is…
Nivada Grenchen has enjoyed an inspiring renaissance under Guillaume Laidet’s leadership ever since their revival, and there’s been no shortage of amazing releases, both limited…
This may be the first time that I’m recommending a watch that you will never wear yourself, but the target demographic for Blok Watches don’t…
You will most likely know Louis Vuitton as the powerhouse fashion house, with its iconic range of bags, luggage, clothes and accessories. What is less…
Watchmaking is a serious business, one that can be very buttoned up and traditional. But in an age of social media, we have begun to…
The Vanguard Rose Skeleton Diamonds from Franck Muller is a display of the Master of Complications’ other claim to fame – gem-setting. Taking the form…
The Cyrus Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon Sapphire features a golden bridge inspired by a design of Leonardo Da Vinci The vertical tourbillon placement is inspired by traditional pocket…
If you’ve had a Rolex stolen in the last 20 years, Bologna police want to hear from you. That’s because there’s a chance you might…
Seiko are celebrating their 110th anniversary of making wristwatches. The Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series pays tribute to traditional Japanese techniques. The four dials cover enamel,…
Founded in 2015 by Jon Mack, Traska is one of those brands that has become popular amongst watch enthusiasts for a few reasons: affordable prices…
Panerai recently celebrated the opening of their first Australian stand-alone boutique with an event at the new store in Sydney’s King Street peppered with all…
Watches have been inextricably linked with cars for the longest time, a symbiotic partnership that boomed once motor racing became a worldwide phenomenon. This prompted…
When I was young, just like many other kids, I dreamed of being a fighter pilot. Perhaps it was the infectiously catchy Kenny Loggins song…
With Zach out and about, I thought I’d jump in and cover this week’s Friday Wind Down with your regularly scheduled content – memes, wrist…
Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…
Watchmaking is, of course, a profession born from chronometry. But, the core obsession within chronometry is making mechanical watchmaking as accurate and precise as possible.…
Norqain and the Hakuna Mipaka Oasis have teamed up again for the Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka. The leopard print pattern extends to the soft-touch rubber…
Vacheron Constantin recently opened their brand new flagship boutique in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. To help celebrate the opening, the maison are housing a…
For me, this International Women’s Day feels somehow different or perhaps more poignant to previous years in our horological microcosm. That’s because, I think, perhaps…
A couple of weeks ago, Town & Country ran an article with the cheekily provocative headline: Does Kim Kardashian Actually Have Good Taste in Jewellery? The…
Introducing the Seiko SLA069 Naomi Uemura Limited Edition, with cues of glacial colours Inspired by the conquests of one of Japan’s best-known explorers Powered by…
Ok. So we just published a story on the new Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Moonshine, honing in on the reactions we compiled upon its unveiling.…
Oh, the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch. Around this time last year, the unveiling of the concept and original collection was a massive moment for the…
Gerald Genta. Anyone who calls themselves a watch enthusiast is familiar with the legendary designer, and the mainstream consumer base for watches, whether they realise…
The Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronograph 43mm delivers an exciting casual watch Two new dial options are presented with the refresh An automatic Cal. ML112 chronograph…
In 1963, two legends were born that would both go on to become icons within their respective fields: the Heuer Carrera and the Porsche 911.…
When it comes to their ambassadors, Hublot is known for their stable of sporting superstars that have included Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic and Diego Maradona. But…
Jules Verne is one of the most influential authors of all time for one main reason — adventure. At the time, nobody else had captured…
Casio as a first watch is something that a lot of us can relate to. No matter how many fine mechanical timepieces are in the…
Ryan Serhant is a wildly successful man. As the face of TV shows such as Million Dollar Listing New York and Sell It Like Serhant, he’s become one…
The watch community is growing and evolving, but at times there are still some antiquated lines of thought plaguing it – discouraging newcomers from joining…
Though I love the watch community as a whole, there are times where I couldn’t disagree more with the direction of its ire. One such…
Trends come and go, and the hype around particular watches, or watch segments, shift over time. These days, for example, integrated designs are all the…
Last week we covered the 5 watches you’ll regret buying, which seemed to strike a chord with a lot of enthusiasts who could relate to…
Jacob & Co. dials back their outsized aesthetic for a surprisingly restrained new Casino model Yes, there’s an actual functioning roulette wheel built into the…
Rado has always been a unique company in the annals of Swiss watchmaking – a collision of heritage and high tech is how one could…
If I asked you what attributes are necessary for a brand to be elevated to the echelons occupied by the likes of the holy trinity,…
Welcome back to Big Watches, Small Wrists, a series where we look at those big beauties and their size-restrained counterparts to allow you, small-wristed reader,…
It’s proved to be a busy week for Australian watch enthusiasts from around the country. Firstly, TAG Heuer celebrated the opening of their seventh stand-alone…
Minimalism can often be used as an excuse by cheap watch brands to get away with lazy design, but the discerning eye will always be…
Wherever you saw your first Hublot, chances are you saw it on the wrist of a celebrity. With bold, industrial designs that transcend both luxury…
The Baume & Mercier Riviera GMT finally acknowledges travel as part of a luxury lifestyle. The latest Riviera wave dial is stunning in either silver…
It’s funny to think that there was a point in time where a turning bezel was a major selling point, but by 1960 a dive…
The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet has been a hot subject of debate since its debut in 2019. It’s fair to say, as historically happened…
Hamilton’s latest additions to the Jazzmaster line present some attractive and versatile all-rounders The Jazzmaster Performer Automatic Chrono brings neo-vintage styling in an appealing package…
If you spend any considerable time on watch-related internet sites and Instagram, you would’ve seen people obsessively trying to categorise watch brands. Whether that be…
