One of the reasons I find Philipp Plein interesting as a brand is because the company produces two incredibly different types of watches that exist on polar opposite sides of
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Oris released its redesigned Aquis line in April at Watches and Wonders 2024. Included in that update were three sizes of Aquis Upcycle with dials made of recycled PET ocean
For the car enthusiast children of the ‘90s and early ‘00s, there is perhaps no more beloved or important Japanese automobile than the white, green, and red number 36 Toyota
As always, Geneva Watch Days this year showcased many great watches to discover. One of the highlights for quite a few people was the Daniel Roth Tourbillon Rose Gold. The
Originally launched in 2014 as a timepiece designed for maximum durability, the Victorinox INOX has steadily expanded over the last decade, and it now exists as an entire collection that
Since relaunching it in 2021, Baume & Mercier has enriched the Riviera collection with more than 60 references for men and women. A new model launched in 2024 that impressed
With its rich aviation connections in the 20th century, Breguet launched the Type XX product family. More recently, Breguet produced what I believe are the most beautiful-looking luxury aviation-style chronographs,
There might be debate about which brand released the first modern dive watch, but it’s safe to say that Zodiac was one of the first three. The Sea Wolf debuted
Over the past 5–10 years, we have seen a huge rise in the popularity of American microbrands. It has been interesting to see the success of Monta, Traska, Nodus, Autodromo,
We visited Geneva Watch Days a few weeks ago, and Breguet was one of the brands exhibiting that week. In its beautiful boutique on the famous Rue du Rhône, Breguet
Good things come to those who wait… every two years. That’s not NORQAIN’s official motto, but it very well could be. The Swiss independent brand has only been around since
Let’s explore Seiko’s limited-edition Astron GPS Solar watches, where we’ve got two (inter)stellar models — the SSJ027 and the SSH157. Both draw inspiration from the night sky, which is fitting considering
Hamilton’s Khaki Field collection is a true classic among watch enthusiasts, especially novices. There’s something for everyone, including watches with hand-wound, automatic, and quartz movements. Also, with prices ranging from
When we look at the history of watchmaking over the past 150 years, we notice that most watches people wore were elegant (by today’s standards, that is). It wasn’t until
As a brand that primarily creates timepieces for law enforcement, first responders, and military personnel, ProTek approaches watchmaking from a function-forward mentality. Back when the company first started, its sole
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