Doing things the traditional way is not always the easiest, especially as continuously advancing technology provides solutions for many things but not everything. Traditional techniques are often harder to perfect,
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As a symbol of Indian self-reliance, the INS Vikrant R11 aircraft carrier was in use from 1961 to 1997 and participated in several combat situations. Aircraft carriers have come before
Tissot is among the largest Swiss watch brands (by volume) and renowned for stylish yet affordable mechanical collections. The PRX collection has been the talk of the town lately, but
If the highly successful PRX collection is in everybody’s minds these days, Tissot has much more to offer than these (objectively cool) 1970s-inspired watches with integrated design. Looking back at
While most of us are familiar with the big brand names on the Saxon watchmaking scene, Union Glashütte flies somewhat under the radar. Owned by the Swatch Group since 2000,
Hamilton is almost synonymous with tool watches, although they do far more than just that. Designated for land-locked, aquatic or aeronautical activities, there’s a Khaki sub-collection for pretty much all
We all love a good chronograph, don’t we? But what determines what makes a chronograph, well, good? For some, it might come down to the design, for others, it has
In recent years, Oris has been pushing towards a more sustainable future when it comes to watchmaking, both by reducing its own carbon footprint, but also through parthering with specifically
Introduced in 2022, the Defy Skyline collection by Zenith has caused quite some waves in the luxury sports watch genre of our beloved industry. Inspired by the original Defy series
Hanhart, the German watch brand with Swiss roots, has been producing Flieger (pilot’s) chronographs and stopwatches since 1938. Launched in 2011, the Pioneer collection is a favourite among fans of
We’ve already looked at several unique pieces created for this year’s edition of the Only Watch event, the biennial charity auction of luxury timepieces uniting some of the finest watchmakers
Launched in 2007, the HydroConquest is Longines’ answer to a contemporary dive watch with all the features of a resilient 300m water-resistant diving instrument at an accessible price. Apart from
If you’re at all familiar with Hamilton’s portfolio of tool watches, you’ll know about its various Khaki collections designed and built to tackle adventures in the water, on land and
In a world that is increasingly computer-guided, laser-machined and mass-produced, it’s very nice to know the art of handmade things has not been lost. Whether it’s cars, tailored clothing, or
Norqain’s highly successful Adventure Neverest line debuted in 2021 and kickstarted the independent Swiss brand’s partnership with the Butterfly Help Project supporting schooling for the children of sherpas in Nepal.
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