Dive watches are easily one of the most popular styles of timepieces, although the ever-growing number of options makes it easy to overlook some of the lesser-known standouts within the
Dive watches are easily one of the most popular styles of timepieces, although the ever-growing number of options makes it easy to overlook some of the lesser-known standouts within the
Since 1959, Certina has adorned its timepieces with a turtle shell emblem as a sign of ruggedness and water resistance. As a result, Certina’s divers have always had a passing
While integrated bracelet watches originally rose to prominence during the 1970s, this versatile category of timepieces has experienced a major resurgence in popularity over the course of the last decade.
Nowadays, truly high-end Japanese luxury timepieces are more visible and popular in the global luxury watch market than ever before. Increased marketplace visibility, a more informed and enthusiastic buying public,
For a number of years now, the Excalibur collection has been Roger Dubuis’s most popular family of high-end timepieces. Named after the famed sword of Arthurian legend, what has typified
Every year, the world’s most daring athletes compete in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, jumping from heights of up to 27 meters in a spectacular display of skill
In less than five years since its founding, independent brand Furlan Marri has become a favorite among both enthusiasts and industry insiders for its vintage Patek-inspired styling, affordable price points,
For the past four years — maybe more, maybe a little less — Swedish brand Bravur has been focused on its Grand Tour line of chronographs. These cycling-inspired watches are
In 2024, Canada-based military tool-watch maker Marathon surprised the timepiece community by announcing its first commercial collaboration project — the brand would be the official watchmaker for the Jeep automobile
For those who closely follow the world of Switzerland’s Victorinox timepieces, it is clear that the popular Swiss company (typically known for its pocket knives) is transitioning to a new
The original Astor+Banks Sea Ranger released in 2019 was the 11th watch I ever reviewed, and if I’m being honest, I didn’t love it. The dial was lovely, the 12-hour
Although there’s no shortage of dual-crown “compressor” dive watches on the current market, very few of these designs actually meet the definition for compressor cases. The recently revived Sherpa brand
Followers of British watchmaker Christopher Ward may recall two watches from recent years. The first was the brand’s 2020 Super Compressor, a watch true in style and function to its
The independent French brand Yema has been steadily expanding its manufacture movement offerings in recent years, and among its in-house designs is the Caliber Manufacture Morteau 20 micro-rotor movement (better
Photography by Sean Lorentzen Citizen has been on an absolute tear of late, leaning hard into the integrated bracelet sports watch market with the Tsuyosa Collection and, most recently, the