The 2025 Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 marks the 100th anniversary of the Swiss brand’s world-first dual-time wristwatch. You can’t say the rectangular timepiece from 1925 served as an inspiration
The 2025 Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 marks the 100th anniversary of the Swiss brand’s world-first dual-time wristwatch. You can’t say the rectangular timepiece from 1925 served as an inspiration
Among its numerous innovations over the years, Longines holds the distinction of creating the first-ever GMT wristwatch. The original square-cased Zulu Time was launched in 1925, and as the brand
When I think about funky watches, Chronoswiss is one of the first brands that comes to mind. Every model the brand has does something just a bit different. And most
With the Milgraph, Norwegian microbrand Micromilspec released one of last year’s highlights. The brand’s rugged GMT chronograph turned out to be a surprisingly versatile watch that offers great functionality and
With a sandblasted titanium case and a minimalist set of features, the Formex Field Automatic represents the independent Swiss brand’s most pared-back offering. It has historically been characterized by a
Formex is known for packing a ton of punch in relatively affordable watches. The brand’s offerings are rich with features and well made at very competitive prices. None exemplifies this
At 6,000m below the ocean’s surface, life is sparse and strange. Alien creatures like seapigs and giant isopods scavenge detritus along the cold and desolate seafloor. Eyeless lobster-like crustaceans inhabit
Admittedly, when Venezianico first hit the scene several years ago, we were skeptical. Was this another fly-by-night brand that would soon disappear into the ether? To our positive surprise, the
As Zenith’s 160th anniversary celebrations steam towards their halfway point, the watch enthusiast community has been graced with an impressive array of commemorative models decked out in the brand’s signature
The Seiko Presage collection is often overlooked but without good reason. I have a major soft spot for the Cocktail Time series that combines the fun of Tokyo bar culture
Gerald Charles has rolled out a steady slate of releases in support of its 25th anniversary. Among these debuts are new versions of the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph, which feature métiers
What happens when one of horology’s most radical voices tries its hand at something classically elegant? You get the MB&F SP One. At just 38mm across and 12mm thick, it’s
Yema’s current catalog mainly consists of sports watches, so it’s nice to see a new dressier option, especially because it has quite an original design. The inspiration for the all-new
The names are the same, but the looks are very different. A hands-on experience with the new Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chronograph revealed strong similarities between the black-and-rose-tone model
As watch fans, we’re used to brands and timepieces being attached to impressive feats. Some examples are jumping from planes, diving to ridiculous depths, and shooting off into space. Now