In March 1962, Mercury Seven astronaut Scott Carpenter requested revered pilot-watch maker Breitling to develop a watch capable of space flight. The requirements were a 24-hour dial display and a
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Antique Inspiration In The Louvre — Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute To Great Civilizations
The Louvre is probably the most famous museum in the world. Vacheron Constantin has been a partner of the Parisian museum since 2019, and after an intense collaboration with its
There is no shortage of brand collaborations in the watch world. Their attractiveness usually hangs on your personal relationship with both brands. I can certainly see how this new Bvlgari
Seiko divers… Unmistakable, ubiquitous, legendary. Since the Japanese brand released its very first diver in 1965 — the famous 62MAS — it has not fallen short of coming up with
It’s not exactly a secret that round watches are an easier sell than their square counterparts. If you ask around industry experts, you’ll often hear the “10%” rule thrown about,
Hamilton has a rich legacy in American watchmaking, and not just for railroad and aviation watches. The company created the “Canteen” watch worn by U.S. Navy “frogmen” (the predecessors of
There are many things about horology that have become fashionable in the past few years. For example, reviving historical models upgraded for the 21st century with modern materials and technology,
Last autumn, I was the Fratello correspondent at the Oslo Watch Fair and spent some time in the Blancpain booth. There, I tried on the last edition of the intensely
There’s a chance that this subtitle raises a couple of questions about the Dietrich SD-2 Skin Diver. But before I explain exactly what an “amphibian field watch” is, let me
Dual-crown divers are enjoying a bit of a revival these days. While some brands are coming out with new designs, others are exploring their back catalogs. Alpina has a rich
Manufacture Breguet’s Tradition collection is the gift that keeps on giving. It has graced us with its modern aesthetics and high complications since 2005. The family of open-worked wristwatches has
There are some people who refuse to buy a watch simply because they find its lume performance unsatisfactory. I am not one of those people. I mean, I do enjoy
Ulysse Nardin’s ties to the ocean and its exploration run as deep as its inky blue depths. Since 1846, the Swiss brand has consistently produced marine chronometers for those who
As watch enthusiasts, we get excited about new watch releases. It’s inevitable, and we can’t help it. It’s like telling sugar not to be sweet — it’s just not going
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris is a watch that began its life as a three-crown dive/alarm watch. The brand reminded us of this in 2018, releasing the Memovox Tribute to Polaris and
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