I never really wanted an Apple Watch. I bought one recently for professional reasons (as in, I didn’t think it was credible to rail against something I didn’t understand, so I picked one up to see if I could learn what all the fuss was about). My girlfriend hated it immediately. She hated the way I was even more connected to work. The constant buzzing of my phone had already been an is

If you follow the news from the independent watch market, you know there are many GMTs to choose from. I recently published a two-part guide on 16 GMTs from micro- and independent brands, in which I listed Traska. By all (somewhat subjective) measures, the Venturer GMT strikes the perfect balance between specifications and price. The original batch came in four colors, and today, Traska is announc

For many of us, there are watches we keep returning to that we haven’t bought yet but really want to. In my case, the Seiko SZSB006 TiCTAC 35th Anniversary Limited Edition is one of them. It’s still possible to find these available new, so I could get my hands on one with enough effort. But that doesn’t come without its challenges because it is one of Seiko’s Japan Domestic

This week, we have two modern classics competing in Fratello’s Sunday Morning Showdown. Both chronographs have icon status and go back to the 1950s and 1960s. Designed to play a role in car racing, one actually did, and the other took a turn to space racing. Daan defends the brand-spanking-new TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox, which is already available at your TAG Heuer dealer, while RJ is defend

On this (Speedy) Tuesday, Omega is introducing a sparkling new bunch of Speedmaster 38 models. Two are in Sedna Gold, two are in Moonshine Gold, and four variations are in stainless steel. If any of you are looking for a sport-chic, diamond-set watch with firm roots in chronograph and space history, your time might be now.The new Speedmaster 38 in Sedna Gold with a brown dialSpeedmaster 38Back in

Another gold commemorative Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 1969 Tribute to Astronauts is coming up for auction. This one belonged to NASA astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr. (1929C2017).Image: RR AuctionGordon’s commemorative gold Speedmaster Apollo 11Omega presented only 34 of these watches to NASA astronauts in 1969 and the years after. Occasionally, these gold Speedmaster models gift

Zenith introduced two new models worth discussing this year for different reasons. The brand’s Defy Skyline Chronograph was a logical next step for the series. It even felt like the watch had been part of the collection for some time. It just seems like a natural progression for the Defy Skyline. The second big new introduction was the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver. Fans of the brand have been q

It is no secret that I was impressed by a specific model in Cartier's Watches and Wonders 2024 drop. After all, I wrote the introduction article and featured it in my W&W favorites article. In case you missed both, I am talking about the Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph. I have had a chance to go hands-on with it, and it did not disappoint. So let's take a moment to dive a little bit de

My girlfriend bought me this box, suitable for 4 (large) watches. The Panerai is 44mm, the Sinn is 44mm as well I guess and the other two are 40mm. There was also a cloth with it to clean the box, it is made out of wood and has a sort of piano finish on it which makes it very shiny…

On the 10th of August, I wrote this post about the (new) Milgauss ref.116400, almost a year after its introduction during Basel 2007 (which I covered here). The post wasn’t very positive, because it seemed to me that the Milgauss wasn’t the immediate hit had hoped for. However, fast forward to 2009, it seems that the hype regains a bit. The availability of the Milgauss improved (you

Nick Blum, CEO & Founder of BlumLux watches says it is time for men to adopt diamond watches. His large 55x45x10mm Louie Quattro watch is studded with 46 black diamonds and 4 black diamonds on te dial, in total good for 0.70 carat. To keep it horologically justified, the watch has a elaborated and decorated automatic movement, based on an ETA 2892-A2 with Cotes de Geneve finish.The sapphire cr

I am not going to lie to you: writing about watches is one of the coolest jobs ever. I do not have a journalistic background nor do I pretend to? have one. I just love watches and I can’t remember exactly when, but it started when I was a little boy in the 1980s. Although I have several degrees in IT & Information Management, watches became a true passion of mine along the way. Every spa

A while ago a friend asked me if I could make a cartoon about the never ending battle between mechanical and quartz watches. It took me a while to form the creative concept, but here it is.Mechanical Watches VS Quartz WatchesWhile most of us are totally into mechanical watches I do think it is a good thing that there is another competitor in the game of power sources for watches. From an objective

A Speedmaster Moonwatch is not complete without a proper NASA strap. Based on the original specifications, a German Speedmaster fan decided to reproduce the original NASA’s strap?with?VELCRO? Brand fastener.NASA StrapWe’ve often covered straps here (hence our Watch Strap Review feature), including specific ones for the Speedmaster, and NATO straps always perform very well in terms of i

Two 100 Jahre Bauhaus design watches by Junghans: Max Bill Automatic and Max Bill Chronoscope.The Black Forest-based brand is probably known for having the closest ties with this German design movement that started in 1919. There are of course other companies who drew inspiration for their watches from the Bauhaus but no company has ties as close as Junghans. So it was clear for them to release a

As far as anniversaries go, this one is cool. While we’re used to hearing about brands or specific models/model families celebrating significant (or often seemingly arbitrary) dates in their history, it is less common to celebrate the anniversary of a component, or, in this case, a?substance that went on to change a brand’s history. But here we are. Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands

The story on the iconic IWC Portugieser watch is one that is well known in enthusiasts' circles. Today, IWC introduces an update of their entire Portugieser collection. From a three hands watch to a perpetual calendar.But first, let's do a quick rundown of the Portugieser and why it is such an iconic watch. Back in 1939, IWC watchmakers created a big watch on special request by two dealers from Po

Filling out another niche in the Sixty-Five collection from Oris is a collaboration with an independent jeans manufacturer, Momotaro, based in Japan. The strap takes an off-cut of indigo denim with two white battle stripes on the buckle end of the strap.The twin stripes are a motif of Momotaro in their collection of high-end denim jeans and jackets made using vintage looms. While it wouldn’t

Value appreciation, retention, and depreciation are often front and center in the minds of potential purchasers. They shouldn’t be, but they are. The truth is, that nobody knows for sure how a watch will perform on the resale market long term. Let’s dig into the reasons why that is and what purchases you can make in full confidence.Firstly, don’t take anything you read on a websi

The Cartier Pasha celebrates its 35th birthday this year. With the help of designer Gerald Genta, the “Pasha de Cartier” (as the French say) was meant to be a sporty/sportier watch than they had in their collection at that time.Sportswatch is not the word that comes to mind when I look at the Cartier Pasha. Having said that, compared to the watches in the collection back in the day, it