As the 18th century drew to a close, Europe bore witness to a Venice in turmoil and, ultimately, demise. The grand republic had been dissolved and dismembered under military pressure
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Not long ago, I wrote a review of the Hanhart 417 ES 1954 vintage-style pilot watch on aBlogtoWatch here. Based on an original 1954 military aviator watch the German company
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of its original ref. 765 AVI “Co-Pilot” watch, Breitling has announced seven new AVI chronograph models that will be joining the brand’s catalog for 2023.
Photography by Ed Rhee There is no more prestigious event on the Formula One calendar than the Monaco Grand Prix. A fixture on the international racing calendar since the 1920s,
When I walked into the shop of watch dealer Martin Pulli in Manayunk, Pennsylvania, the first thing I noticed was the utter lack of watches. Don’t be mistaken: The shop
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
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,
As its latest new release of 2023, Maurice Lacroix is bringing back the Pontos S Diver and reviving the design of the first-generation model that was originally launched a full
A consistent favorite among vintage enthusiasts, Nivada Grenchen originally built its reputation by producing function-forward timepieces during the golden era of the mechanical tool watch. Since the brand’s revival in
While Luminox now produces a fairly wide assortment of different timepieces, the brand originally built its reputation by creating watches that were used by Navy SEALs, and tactical function-forward designs
The Duck is American Shinola’s light-duty, entry-level diver’s-style watch. The Detroit-based company has other diver’s watches to appreciate (like the Monster), but The Duck series delights me with its eye-catching
There’s something endlessly charming about a solid, affordable dive watch. When executed well, entry-level divers can deliver a blend of style, functionality, durability, and a stress-free wearing experience (there’s a
There are few more powerful promotional tools for a country’s military than the aerobatic display team. Organizations like the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the RAF Red Arrows, the Italian Frecce
We’re in the midst of a post-quartz crisis renaissance in watchmaking, and countless brands have emerged, most with a similar origin story. Passionate watch enthusiasts (often those with links to
Chicago-based watch brand Farr + Swit says it believes in not only selling quality watches, but the experiences that one has while wearing them. The brand clearly wants you to
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