I have long said that the UR-100 is URWERK’s most “traditional” watch. In terms of sizing and wearability, it definitely is - or was. Now, 26 years after first debuting at Baselworld in 1997, URWERK has revisited the zeitgeist with the new UR-102 Reloaded. A round watch from a brand that is, these days, not known for watches resembling anything close to round.Notice I say “

It’s an exciting time to be a Doxa fan! This week, the brand announced the new Sub 200 C-Graph II, offering a contemporary 42mm case and a subtly luminous dial with a sunray finish. As with most of Doxa’s dive watches, there are six dial colors to choose from, so you can pick the one that matches your style best.Available from April 2023, this new smaller chronograph offers a size that

In June 2020, Longines introduced the Spirit collection, which included three-hand models and a chronograph. Last year’s Spirit Zulu Time got a new GMT complication, and Longines has another Spirit in store for you this year. Meet the Longines Spirit Flyback, a 42mm stainless steel chronograph with a flyback function, available with your choice of a blue or black dial.Longines Spirit Flyback

It’s been only a week since Ressence graced us with its new Type 8 in sage green. It’s a unique piece in both its design and choice of color. Seeing that uncommon green shade shows the brand’s individualistic character once more. But if you thought that was it from Ressence, you are mistaken. Today, the brand introduces the new Type 1 Round. It is a new take on the brand’s

Tissot created its golden ticket to success with the PRX, a watch that was a godsend to enthusiasts. That sounds overstated, but think about it. When the Le Locle brand dropped the bomb, the market was (and still is) saturated with vintage divers for every budget. Retro is still hot, but what about the hallowed category of the Integrated Bracelet? From celebs to truck drivers, everyone lusts after

Another Friday, another Top 5! Today, we continue our quest to find more great pre-owned picks you might love. This is the fifth article with a selection of watches that deserve your attention. As always, we try to find the best pre-owned watches from bigger and smaller brands. They can be vintage, neo-vintage, or modern. It’s all about the watches you would not immediately consider when men

So you want to start a microbrand, do you? Many watch enthusiasts find themselves playing around with the idea of developing a watch of their own. Some actually pursue it. If you plan to be one of them, there are many pitfalls you may find yourself running into. As someone who has recently navigated many of them, I would love to share some tips to save you from the mistakes I made.Am I an expert?

As RJ said at the start of his “best watches under $1,000” article, it’s not easy to make a list like this at all. That’s not because there aren’t any options to choose from; actually, the opposite is true. Sure, the fact that they have to be new and available watches limits the range somewhat. However, even then it’s quite hard to just stick to three attractive

Here’s a scenario you may be able to relate to: you have a diver from your favorite brand, and you would like to add a field watch. You wonder whether the brand has one in its catalog. Luckily, it does! You buy it, receive it, and love it. Two months later, you decide you want a GMT, so again, you hop on your favorite brand's website, and there’s one of those available too! So you buy

Well, I said “please” in the subtitle, so I hope the title didn't come off too strong. But I do mean every word I wrote. Something snapped after having yet another edgy, sporty watch creation with some very particular and recognizable features show up at Fratello HQ. I couldn't help but shout, Stop releasing sports watches with integrated bracelets! Forgive me for my little rant, but I

The first thing you notice when you’re thousands of feet above the earth is the silence. Weather is highly changeable in mountain ranges, and where I find myself is particularly known for sudden shifts. In 10 minutes, it can go from crystal clear and sunny to a dense, cloudy fog that threatens rain and dangerous winds. I look down at the IWC watch on my wrist. It’s already been just ov

Sinn showed us the limited edition Sinn U2 C (EZM5) timepiece that they designed especially for readers of the German Chronos magazine. Together with the editorial team of the magazine, Sinn defined the specifications of the Sinn U2 C (C stands for Chronos of course).The 44mm case has a scratch free surface (hardered using the Tegiment treatment) and is made out of U-boot (submariner) steel. This

HublotAnd now something you have probably not seen yet. On the 3rd day of Basel World we visited Hublot to take a closer look at their 2016 novelties. The first piece we were introduced stole the showfor me, anyways. We were given the new Hublot Classic Fusion Berluti in black ceramic and 18k gold and I have to say, even though Hublot is not my main focus, those are some seriously nice looking wat

Eberhard invited us to come see?their novelties for 2016, so we did. When they showed the new Scafograf we were immediately hooked by the splashy colorful accent-colors and the comfortable shapes of this dive watch, so let's quickly take a first look at this dive machine.Historical Piece – ScafografThe Scafograf is one of the oldest models of Eberhard. Launched in the exploring 1950s this wa

Longines has leveraged its outstanding expertise in quartz technology to create the ultimate high-precision wristwatch: the all-new Conquest V.H.P. This collection constitutes another milestone in the history of quartz timepieces, successfully incorporating many features of today's smart connected watches, such as ultra-precision, technical sophistication and a sporty feel, without any of the draw

Yesterday we introduced you to the Omega 60th anniversary trilogy. Today, we had our meeting with Omega and had a closer look at their new collections. We received many questions and comments about the Speedmaster. Let’s try to answer a couple.Speedmaster 60th Anniversary Reference?311.10.39.30.01.001I can be super short about the new Omega Speedmaster 60th anniversary limited edition. I ord

And it's that time of year again and we always look forward to the new releases from one of our favorite brands: Seiko. Today, though, we'll give you a sneak peek at the 2017 Grand Seiko Baselworld novelties. Last year, this was a widely read story and we expect you're interested again! While we normally refrain from using stock photos, we will have only just walked out of the press conference hel

Longines has leveraged its outstanding expertise in quartz technology to create the ultimate high-precision wristwatch: the all-new Conquest V.H.P. This collection constitutes another milestone in the history of quartz timepieces, successfully incorporating many features of today's smart connected watches, such as ultra-precision, technical sophistication and a sporty feel, without any of the draw

Limited to 300 pieces only, Sinn introduces this 103 St Sa E watch based on one of their most classic (pilot) watches.The Sinn 103 is a classic that has been in their collection forever. Now, they introduce a version with a beautiful ivory-coloured coating on the indices, hands and numbers. It gives the Sinn 103 St Sa E this beautiful vintage look & feel. Sinn seems to be joining the retro-gam

When Omega introduced the Seamaster 300M in 1993, their flagship model was the Chronograph reference 2296.80 that came in a combination of three materials: titanium, tantalum and rose gold. Sure, there was an all gold model as well, but this tri-color version was the model they advertised with for the new 300M (chronograph) collection. Tantalum is a rare, hard, blue-grey metal that is highly corro