Back in 1969, Tissot introduced the Sideral collection, which was designed to be a thoroughly modern timepiece aimed at a more youthful generation. Featuring a fiberglass case (a first for
Back in 1969, Tissot introduced the Sideral collection, which was designed to be a thoroughly modern timepiece aimed at a more youthful generation. Featuring a fiberglass case (a first for
While its inaugural model (the Instrumentum) was a titanium integrated bracelet sports watch with a rotating timing bezel that sold for significantly below the thousand-dollar price point, UK-based microbrand Arken
Norqain is quickly making a name for itself in the horological world. The young brand has already become a sponsor of the New York Marathon, hired Jean-Claude Biver in an
Today is June 1st, which happens to be the 119th birthday of the brand Oris. Incorporated in 1904, Oris has enjoyed over a century of independent, Swiss, and — most
Another year, another Oris Hölstein Edition. And another Aquis. For the fourth year running, Oris has released its annual Hölstein Edition, an opportunity for the brand to have a little
In the last couple of years, we’ve seen many watch brands increase their prices. That trend makes some of the classic brands less affordable and less attainable. But it also
A few months ago, I visited the Tissot headquarters in Le Locle, Switzerland. I not only went there to have a look at the impressive production site but also to
Despite offering a rather distinct and unusual appearance, the Isotope Hydrium series has ultimately proven to be a rather versatile platform, and in the years since making its first appearance,
Independent Swiss watchmaker Andreas Strehler wasn’t entirely happy that so few people are able to enjoy his watches. You see, most of his pieces run north of $100,000 and, due
About a month ago, Mike and I visited the Swatch Group office in Eschborn, Germany. It was an excellent opportunity to meet our friends from the company who we had
Isotope is now seven years old. While still an ankle-biter in the horological world, the brand has grown and developed enough to feel like a new logo and branding are
It’s payback time. For Laurent Picciotto, it is. Picciotto is the founder of the Chronopassion boutique at 271 Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris. And that’s not your run-of-the-mill watch shop. The
As a brand, Seiko is hardly a stranger to collaborations and limited-edition models, and as the most affordable collection in Seiko’s modern lineup, the Seiko 5 series frequently serves as
The Seiko King Seiko collection is expanding with two new references, SJE089 and SJE091. Seiko reintroduced the King Seiko collection back in 2020 with 38mm models, and last year, the
Michiel Holthinrichs has always been on a very personal path to horological enlightenment. Having trained as an architect, his method of watch design is marked by a fresh, studious approach.