It’s no secret that I have a weak spot for the Omega Constellation. In fact, I do have my fair share of them (eight different references, to be exact), but
It’s no secret that I have a weak spot for the Omega Constellation. In fact, I do have my fair share of them (eight different references, to be exact), but
In a 1981 interview on Granada TV, former legendary Liverpool FC coach Bill Shankly spoke these often misquoted and famous words: “Somebody said that football’s a matter of life and
I often envy those who can live with one watch for a large part of their lives… The people who don’t feel the need to have a “collection”. My grandfather
OK, so the MoonSwatch might not quite yet be widely available online, but there’s no harm in making sure you’re fully prepared for when it is. I didn’t get my
As watch enthusiasts, we get excited about new watch releases. It’s inevitable, and we can’t help it. It’s like telling sugar not to be sweet — it’s just not going
If you read my series on The Allure Of Japanese Watchmaking before Christmas, you will remember my fondness for the bare-metal dial art of Naoya Hida. I still haven’t figured
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris is a watch that began its life as a three-crown dive/alarm watch. The brand reminded us of this in 2018, releasing the Memovox Tribute to Polaris and
The Citizen Alarm Date caught me totally unprepared. I wanted it long ago, that’s for sure. When it turned up, I was just not expecting so much joy. If you’ve
Dive watches are ten a penny when it comes to new microbrands. It often seems to be the go-to style for brands when they’re starting out. Why? Well, a dive
Sometimes the stars align for a watch-and-strap combination. All of the ingredients come together, and the result is as close to perfection as it gets. OK, maybe that’s going a
In this series, we’ll be sharing the EDC (Everyday Carry) items of our editorial team. The second “Fratello” to share the contents of his bag is senior editor Lex. What
If you have read some of my articles already, you probably know a little bit about my taste in watches. Typically, I like to keep things rather sporty and affordable,
Some Haute Horlogerie creations can have a deterring effect. Sometimes it’s the price, sometimes it’s the style, sometimes it’s the materials used, and most often, it’s a combination of the
Let’s start with the elephant in the room. Yes, I wrote a story on consolidating my collection. That was only three months ago, and I haven’t changed my mind. I’m
Astronaut Michael Collins, one of the three men on the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, passed away just over a year ago at the age of 90. When I was