BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI Switzerland can unquestionably be regarded as the hub of fine watchmaking for the rest of the world. Some of the biggest names in horology have originated from, and
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As I diverged from the steep ravine that some friendly locals referred to as a path to let through a group of tourists coming up from the beach, I made
We tend to think of watch collecting as a linear path. The notion of refining your taste through a seemingly endless series of mistakes has been imprinted into all of
Our taste in watches evolves constantly. One day, we may like dressy watches and the next day, sporty ones. We may prefer large cases that make us feel the watch
When something or someone gets a nickname, there must be love involved. After all, why go through the efforts of coming up with something creative and catchy for something you
Take a classic dive watch from 1977. Combine it with a modern movement and all the specs you might come to expect from a contemporary diver. Now, make the case
The Apple Watch has always been a curious device to me, and one that I’ve ultimately never been able to commit to for a variety of reasons. Sure, I’ll pop
Following last week’s launch of the Norqain Wild ONE — an event that I made the journey to Zermatt to witness — it’s time to take a closer look at
The new Grand Seiko SBGX353 Skyflake is 34mm. Even mentioning this vintage-pure diameter to your WIS friends five or six years ago would have raised eyebrows to new heights. I
Dear Fratelli, in the morning, do you choose a watch to match your outfit or the other way around? I must say, I do a bit of both. Some days,
In the post-COVID era, the explosive increase in the number of GMT watches is remarkable. While we collectively keep our fingers crossed that the effects of the virus will be
Tissot has held long-standing partnerships with major cycling events for half a century. Last year, the Swiss watchmaker reaffirmed its ongoing commitment as the official timekeeper for the Tour de
I recently wrote about watch specifications being overrated. The Formex Reef GMT is possibly the worst watch for me to review immediately after writing that article. Why? Because Formex seems
Alarm watches are among the most incredible pieces the vintage world can offer. Almost every major brand had an alarm in its collection, from Angelus, Tudor, and Omega to Citizen,
I like a nice vintage-inspired watch once in a while. You know, something that takes me back to the 1950s or ’60s but with a modern movement and construction. But
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