Who can resist the warm glow of luminescent material on a watch dial, the mystical greenish glow of hands, indices, or even entire dial surfaces? Whether the function is telling
Who can resist the warm glow of luminescent material on a watch dial, the mystical greenish glow of hands, indices, or even entire dial surfaces? Whether the function is telling
Lex recently unpacked the concept of the grail watch and came to the conclusion that it is better if it remains a dream. I guess I agree since I will
In February of 1945, a few months before World War II came to an end, the U.S. Army Exchange Service put in an order for 30,000 Felca ref. 1187 watches.
Watches do not make headlines very often. When they do, it is usually either about money or crime. Lately, we seem to get buried under articles about the crash of
The Nordic countries — Sweden, Norway, Denmark, etc. — are best known for stunning landscapes and clean, minimal design. “Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern” is a whole vibe of furniture that enthusiasts
Recently, I had the chance to meet with Fratello’s good friend Jean-Marie Schaller, owner of Les Ateliers Louis Moinet, based in Saint Blaise, Switzerland. Schaller is known throughout the industry
We covered the first eloquently spoken tool watch from Celegin Precision Timing last year. And judging from Instagram, a few of the Fratelli have already gotten their hands on this
Many, if not most, current watch models at Omega are developments based on designs of the past. The Seamaster, Speedmaster, Constellation, and De Ville have all been around for decades.
Arguably, Rolex is the most famous watch brand in the world. But is it the most famous luxury brand in the world? I can answer that short and sweet with
These days, whether we like it or not, watches are hot property for their investment potential. With negative interest rates, a growing interest in vintage products, and the ever-present wish
I had my holidays early this summer, so I’m one of the first to look back on them. My holidays were split up into two parts. The first part was
“Purple straps don’t go with anything,” said my fellow watch lover as I listed the contents of my latest Roarcraft goody bag. “Are you sure they don’t go with everything?”
Omega introduced the Moonshine Gold alloy in 2019 in the Speedmaster Professional Apollo XI 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. This alloy, which is a bit paler than yellow gold, contains less
Let me start with a topic that I normally save for the end — PRICE. About a year ago, I wrote an introduction article on two other Seiko Prospex Speedtimer
This year, everyone is traveling again, but for some reason, it doesn’t seem like the airports have caught on. In August, half of Europe is either already at or en