And we’re back! French watches are very popular, apparently. After my original article featuring a spread of French watchmaking was published, the Fratelli clamored that I had overlooked some of the best. Well, we listened, and now I’m back with Part II, looking at the two brands people mentioned most. Also in this article are some young independent watchmakers who are making waves in

To some, this article might look like a tedious one full of numerical jibber-jabber. But it aims to be a write-up about comfort and, specifically, how well larger watches can wear, even if they “shouldn’t” fit your wrist. Consider, for instance, the Seiko “Tuna”.With a case diameter of roughly 50 millimeters, a real-deal monobloc Seiko Tuna seems way too large for mos

The holidays, finally! I am writing this article during my holidays to make it even more realistic. On my wrist is my holiday companion since 2019, the Omega Seamaster PloProf 1200M. Sea-Dweller 16600Watches I bring on my holidaysFor holidays in the past, I used to bring a Seamaster 300M, Sea-Dweller, Speedmaster Professional, or my Marinemaster 300. Most of the time, it was a combination of the a

There’s a long shadow since the events of 2020 that have skewed the sense of passing time. With major sporting events such as the Euros 2020 and Tokyo Olympics being moved to 2021, we are already gearing up for 2024’s schedule. Returning to the regular four-year cycle means the delta between each ceremony temporarily condenses to three years for both events. It still renders me in disb

Temperatures are higher than ever this year. For some, that’s a good thing because it can never be too hot. For others, it’s a reason to increase the number of cooling plunges into the pool. Meanwhile, Nomos, in its turn, keeps launching new watches. This time it’s a summer duo of its Ahoi Neomatik 38 Date in Sky and Sand. Let’s see what the watch - that works equally well

This introductory article about the square TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue will not mention Steve McQueen. It will, on the other hand, talk about the emblematic French Racing Blue that once graced famous race cars made by brands like Matra Simca, Ligier, and Alpine. The color and the cars are the source of inspiration for the latest Monaco, a limited edition of 1000 pieces in a titanium c

It’s hard to deny that if you want a great watch under $5K nowadays, Tudor is the first brand to turn to check your options. With the Black Bay and Pelagos lines, Tudor has two fan-favorite lines that offer great variety. With the introduction of the new Black Bay Master Chronometer and the Black Bay 54, the brand added two more great options that add to that variety. I was particularly inte

The watch hobby is one devoted to attention to the details. So it seemed remarkable to me that, until this article, I had never paid too much attention to an entire area of a watch’s design - the case back.The case back is an area where a multitude of watch brands have had their fun, expressed a flair for design, or perhaps even shared an inside joke. At the same time, others (I’m thin

Since the brand’s 2018 resurrection, Nivada Grenchen has produced some interesting, tasty, vintage-inspired watches. This month, it's time for yet another retro timepiece to make you feel warm and nostalgic. The source of inspiration for the latest release never left the prototype phase after Nivada produced an estimated 20 examples in the 1970s. But I’d bet the fact they never went in

Some brands excel at collaborations, elevating everyday watches to grail status, no matter how primary their starting point is. Casio sets a great example with its G-Shock range and the inherently cool canvas of the OG “Square.” Its shape is packed with potential, and the new Casio G-Shock G-5600SRF-1 shows a real sense of eco-purpose.We've all seen the results of oceanic waste and its

Would it surprise you if I said that the Roamer Stingray Chrono Diver is one of the best watches I've purchased over the last year? Well, it should because it shocked me and to this day, it still does. At first glance, this oddly designed seems to belong in the all-too-frequent category of questionable 1970's designs that haven't quite held up as well as their prior decade ancestors. But look agai

I don’t have to introduce you to Chrono24, world’s largest on-line market place for watches. Some watch brands might hate it, but most consumers love it. Other brands see the value of Chrono24 and the massive attraction it gets from millions of users each month, and started a cooperation with them by offering their watches via a special landing page on Chrono24. Frederique Constant, Li

Throughout the haze of confusion that was Spring 2020, there were watch announcements aplenty. Yet many were buried by more pressing news items. The new Khaki Aviation Converter collection by Hamilton was unfortunately not given much exposure at the time of the unveiling. So, let us change that and provide this tactical Hamilton with a second chance. To its credit, Hamilton was precisely on time w

A new Speedmaster release on a Speedy Tuesday! That makes us proud. Here’s the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Alinghi. Just like the Speedmaster Apollo 8 that we like so much, the Alinghi is based on the Dark Side of the Moon collection.While the Speedmaster Apollo 8 revolves around the Moon, with its caliber 1869 with moon surface pattern (applied by laser ablation), this new Speedmaster

There is something intriguing about a watch brand’s collaboration with a clothing company. These two worlds are so close in some ways yet far away from each other in many others. This brings an exciting ambiance to the partnership. That’s what captivated me about Oris’s new collaboration with Japanese denim manufacturer Momotaro Jeans. Let’s check that piece out.I don’

Happy Summer, faithful readers! It’s time for Wrist Game or Crying Shame and this week, we take a look at a flashy Breitling Chronomat UTC. Before we coordinate time universally…Last week, I tempted you with the Datejust in 18K. Despite a bracelet with a lot of stretch, 73% succumbed to the temptation of this less flashy wrist nugget.? Good for you, supporters, because you have style.

I’m not afraid to say it: steel is the most precious metal in the world. The fact that a new-in-box, 2021, olive-green Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-014 was recently hammered off for $376,000 proves my point. All jokes aside, steel is clearly the most commonly used building material for watches. And yet alternatives remain. What are they and why is it that steel stands pat atop the mountai

“What is the meaning of life?” “Is there a god?” “When will I finally get the call from my AD about that steel sports model?” These are questions that (for the most part) have puzzled humans for centuries. For millennia - eons even! Some will spend a lifetime consulting gurus, traveling the world, or even analyzing every single subreddit under the sun to uncove

I was surprised by how versatile green straps are. I realized this morning, completely by accident, how rich in tones and diverse in styles my green-strap collection is! It’s quite a special day today. For the first time in a long time - wait… the first time ever! - both our one-year-old and three-year-old kids won’t sleep at home. Yes, it’s a summer date night, finally! I

The 1980s is an era that carries a lot of fond memories for me. I was born in 1977, so the ’80s made up a large part of my childhood. It’s also the decade that most people consider responsible for questionable style and design. In the watch universe, we have, for the most part, embraced the icons of the 1980s. I know I have. Even the quirky ones! One of the famous quirky watches of the