The Rikketik fair has existed for as long as I can remember. And yes, that’s quite some time. My “watch memory” goes back to the 1980s, and the Rikketik fair
The Rikketik fair has existed for as long as I can remember. And yes, that’s quite some time. My “watch memory” goes back to the 1980s, and the Rikketik fair
If I claim Hajime Asaoka to be the best-known progenitor of independent Japanese watchmaking, I’m not exaggerating. Asaoka-san was the first non-Western member of the AHCI, the Association of Independent
I’ve always said that URWERK’s UR-100V is the brand’s most versatile canvas. For a watch that is rather unique in its aesthetic, it never surprises me quite how many different
It looks like Seiko is on a mission to equip more and more of its watches with a GMT caliber. It all started last year when the fan-favorite Seiko 5
The Moon Explorer strap is our fourth collaboration with REM. Every month in 2023, we will offer a special strap for Speedmaster enthusiasts. Last month’s Speedy Tuesday — Tribute to
Sometimes watches are serious technological instruments, and sometimes they are serious style items. Other times, though, watches can be just pure, unadulterated fun. With the new Le Régulateur Louis Erard
Recently, I had a chance to wear the new Formex Reef Radiant Bronze dive watch ahead of its launch today. This new Reef is a collaboration between Formex and the
Fratello On Air returns with an episode that focuses on vintage watches that are great for everyday wear. We all love our pieces from yesteryear, so why not choose some
It’s only a few weeks after Watches and Wonders 2023, and looking back at the event, the brand I was the most excited about was Tudor. With its recent releases,
The product should always be front and center within this world of watches we love so much. And that doesn’t only apply to new products. Improving existing products is also
It’s hard not to enjoy what the folks at Monta are doing. Making well-finished sporty watches with great bracelets is part and parcel of the job for the St. Louis-based
With Easter in the rearview mirror and summer a mere speck on the horizon, we’re well into the spring season. We find ourselves in that magical time of year when
How do you catch a Boldr Pokémon watch? Don’t worry, I will walk you through the necessary steps later. But first, just enjoy the fact that Boldr is launching a
There is one watch I sold more of than any other during my tenure at Amsterdam Watch Company — the vintage Rolex Datejust. From first-time buyers to seasoned collectors, the
If you follow the news from the independent watch market, you know there are many GMTs to choose from. I recently published a two-part guide on 16 GMTs from micro