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As its standout release that will be presented in Geneva at Watches & Wonders 2026, Gerald Charles has created a new model that claims the top spot as its most
Back in 2019, Nodus created the Sector series to prove that a well-designed case could suit a near-endless variety of different timepieces. Over the years, the Sector collection has steadily
Achingly cool objects sure manage to bring the worst out of me and evoke a cellular level of envy of the filthy rich who can actually afford, wear, and experience
The most enthusiast-driven Timex watches are typically positioned as premium offerings, but the American brand also produces a wealth of categorically affordable models that consistently appeal to watch nerds. While
The Chronograph 1 is Porsche Design’s champion by some margin. In fact, you could probably make a case for it as a candidate for the top 100 most influential watches
Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of reviewing three watches from Makina. The young Filipino brand has quickly demonstrated a wide range of offerings. What ties the
This year, in 2026, Genevan Raymond Weil is further fleshing out its best-selling Raymond Weil Millesime Small Seconds collection with a new dial-variant series. Raymond Weil calls this latest version
Somewhere between the Beatles-era of psychedelic rock music and television’s Memphis Design-inspired production set of Pee-Wee’s Playhouse is the aesthetic of a new Louis Vuitton. The style of the composition
It’s been just roughly six months since Casio released the Edifice EFK-100, which received widespread critical acclaim as the brand’s first line of mechanical watches. As you will understand, then,
Despite having a deep appreciation for art-inspired watches, I often find that their designs are a bit hit-or-miss for my personal preferences. Unless the artwork is integrated into the piece
The Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean of Storms is a wonderful holiday watch. Providing a mechanical caliber and the wearing experience of a Blancpain, this Swatch is a whole lot of
It’s been about a year since Maen and Nico Leonard released their first collaborative effort, the Jump Hour. It is safe to say that the Swedish brand with Dutch roots
People are always asking us, “Why are watch reviews always so positive?” It’s a fair question, and definitely a nicer way of saying what I think is actually underneath it,
It is always nice to have a chance to talk about something new from the boutique and traditional (read: not good communicators or marketers, but impressive watchmakers) La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland-based
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