When Audemars Piguet released the Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying Tourbillon in 2021, it was met with curiosity, a bit of snickering and giggling, and no small amount of
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Two years ago, Audemars Piguet (AP) introduced the Royal Oak Concept “Black Panther”, a watch that caused a stir, to put it mildly. While the comics-and-complications combination was unorthodox, the
The year 2021 feels like ages ago. In April of that year, Audemars Piguet, under the wonderfully maniacal vision of Francois Bennahmias, released a six-figure Royal Oak Concept tourbillon with
What We Know It's a big day for new releases from Breitling with a whole new line of aviator chronographs with the 42mm Classic AVI. Just like the big-brother 46mm
The latest from Kurono Tokyo is a new version of their Calendrier Type I, a reference that was a finalist in the 2022 GPHG awards. A triple calendar is an
Many collectors don’t look at vintage Citizen watches when searching for their next dress piece. I hope that the Citizen Super Jet Auto Dater can change their minds. I was
By Gary Girdvainis While Barry Cohen may not be a household name for most watch consumers, I can almost guarantee you know his work. As the founder of Luminox back
Visiting Andreas Strehler’s workshop is quite an experience. A detail-obsessed craftsman who only works with a surgical microscope, he settled in Sirnach, a small city in Thurgau, isolated from the main
It’s always exciting when a brand releases a no-date tool watch. These watches often have busy dials, and, with the majority of brands, those dials feature dates that are afterthoughts,
Hermès has extended its H08 line this year with the introduction of new colors to the base model, crafted from composite case material as well as a monopusher chronograph. As
Accomplished but relatively low key, Andreas Strehler is launching a new brand known simply as Strehler, which aims to reach a wider audience with more accessible prices. Mr. Strehler’s stated
While the DB28X Starry Seas is ostensibly a classic De Bethune DB28 model, it marks a new chapter in the life of the flagship collection. Renowned for its floating lugs,
Can a watch be very recognizable yet still mark a new chapter for a brand? With the new De Bethune DB28xs Starry Seas, we can answer that question with a
The latest version of De Bethune’s signature watch shrinks the case and ups the level of dial decoration. The DB28xs Starry Seas has a compact case of just 38.7 mm
What We Know Sitting at the core of De Bethune's lineup, the DB28 has long represented a singular and very specific perspective on both watchmaking and watch design. Today, the
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