As I diverged from the steep ravine that some friendly locals referred to as a path to let through a group of tourists coming up from the beach, I made a critical error. Leaving the safety of the path exposed me to loose sand and gravel. As I pivoted on my right foot and shifted my weight onto the left, I experienced the kind of gut-wrenching vertigo that you do as the expected grip gives way to a

I always thought that I had relatively small wrists at around 17cm. After all, there are quite some popular watches out there that I find are too big for my wrist. For example, the Explorer II, Omega Seamaster 300M, and almost any watch in IWC’s lineup. But actually, according to what I could find online, I have a very average wrist size. So why is it, then, that some major brands tend to l

In May 2022, 168 pieces of the over-600-strong OAK Collection - a bewildering, one-of-a-kind collection that reflects French businessman Patrick Getreide's 40-year horological passion - were presented for all to see at the British Design Museum in London. It was quite the event with around 700 watch business VIPs, fellow collectors, and press coming in from around the globe to meet the man behind

It seems that they’ll let anyone in here, even a vintage curmudgeon like me! That’s right, it’s my turn to pick four watches under $5,000. It’s a challenge because many of my teammates have already chosen and I’m only allowed to pick one pre-owned piece. Tough work indeed, but I’m ready to bring you options from Seiko, Nomos, Breitling, and even Breguet!It’

Whenever Czapek announces a new Antarctique, I am all ears. The brand’s take on a modern sports watch with an integrated bracelet and a touch of ’70s flair is one of my favorite models in this genre. The design, the movement, and the craftsmanship that goes into creating these watches make them stand out immediately. Over the past four years, we have seen several stunning dial variatio

Atelier Wen has enjoyed a meteoric increase in popularity over the past two years. The independent brand has shed a positive light on Chinese watchmaking while producing attractive watches with finishes and materials normally found on more expensive pieces. To celebrate the fans who have brought so much success to the company, a limited-edition Perception Titanium Millesime M is available for ord

Three years ago, I had the pleasure of wearing the Blancpain Villeret Quantime Complet for a little while. The combination of a 40mm steel case with a characteristic stepped bezel, a classic white dial, and a complete-calendar caliber proved an impressive watch at a competitive price. I wrote that the watch that bucks the retro trend is a timepiece for a time-transcending, trend-breaking, and sty

IFL Watches modifies watches by adding wildly creative, handpainted dials. The brand has used several watches as a canvas for its creations. Each release is limited, and a quick look at the company’s website shows plenty of “sold out” signs. Let’s see if the new IFL Watches Timex Q Space Dunk strikes the same chord with fans.We’ve covered many IFL Watches releases and

Due to my smaller wrists, I tend to wear custom-size straps and adjusted bracelets. However, there are other options. The Artem nylon watch straps are a cut above typical offerings. I’ve paired one with a vintage Tudor Submariner for today’s review, and I’ll answer why it’s worth selecting a premium nylon strap over a flimsy model.I remember milling around in Paris back in

In 2025, the Jack Mason brand, established by Peter Cho, will have been around for a decade. Peter is a watch designer by trade and always has been. Among other positions, he was a designer at Fossil in the US and Movado in Switzerland. Jack Mason started as a fashion brand available in department stores all over the US. However, after a few years, the owner began to focus on better watchmaking ra

A small cite from the Alberto Santos-Dumont article on WordIQ.com:“Santos-Dumont and the wristwatchThe wrist watch had already been invented by Patek Philippe, decades earlier, but Santos-Dumont played a important role popularizing its use by men in the early 1900s. Before him they were generally worn only by women, as men favored pocket watches. As a result, especially in Brazil, Santos-Dum

Nick Faldo (b.1957) was one of European’s best golf players in the 1980s and 1990s, and recently honored with nighthood (Sir Nick Faldo) in recognition of an incredible sporting career by the English queen. What most golfers probably do not know (with the exception of the watch connoisseurs amongst them), is the long time partnership between Nick Faldo and Audemars Piguet.Audemars Piguet, Ki

News from the? Vallee de Joux in Switzerland. Jaeger-LeCoultre proudly presents their AMVOX2 Grand Chronograph Limited Edition (ref?Q1972473) in 18 carat pink gold. Restricted to 50 pieces only and inspired by race driver?Adrin Fernndez who started his racing?career?in 1973. Why?Adrin Fernndez? Good question. In 2010, he became official driver for the Aston Martin Works Team and as you probabl

Collectors of vintage watches will probably agree with me that it is all about the details. Although the most frequently asked question about collecting Omega Speedmasters are about the dial and hands, the bezel seems to get some attention as well. Through the years, the bezel of the Speedmaster (pre-)Professional changed quite a bit, which makes it difficult to give straight answers most of the t

MeisterSinger is pretty well-known among watch aficionados, so there is no need for an introduction on this German brand. However, last week MeisteSinger unveiled their Circularis collection that does need an introduction. The MeisterSinger Circularis is an entirely new collection – consisting of three watches – that carry a bespoke movement, caliber MSH01.It is not an in-house movemen

I started thinking about this almost a year ago. Last autumn, my Dad turned 64 and it immediately drew my attention to the big 65 that was coming a short twelve months later. I honestly had no idea of what to get him but I knew that it needed to be a watch. It was one of those what do you get the person who has everything conundrums and while my Dad certainly doesn't have everything, he's like mos

Flagship model from Tutima Glashutte creates a new style in the world of German watches.Highlight of the new collection: SAXON ONE chronograph, with alligator leather strap, ref-no 6420-04.For more information please visit the Tutima websiteTutima presents the flagship model of its new watch family to the public: the SAXON ONE symbolizes sportiness and toughness and also delivers unmistakable esth

With the success of the first two projects (First project, total funded HK$ 427,860; Second project, total funded HK$ 1,344,752) LENVINO returns to Kickstarter to introduce their Third collection to you.Tourbillon is a historic complication originally designed to improve the accuracy of pocket watches which was invented by the famous watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1795. It is the term of a co

The beauty of collecting vintage watches is that there's a fanbase for everything. Vintage chronographs from the 1940s and 1950's are one of the hottest areas. Just think of how vintage Seiko's popularity grew in recent years though. The brand did not have the following base in 2014 like it has today. Roughly the same happened to vintage Doxa divers as well. Another area that has always been aroun

The chronograph was given its own manufacture caliber in the new millenniumNow under the aegis of LVMH, TAG Heuer intensified its commitment to motorsport in the new millennium. After eleven years as the Formula One's official timekeeper, TAG Heuer took over the timekeeping for IndyCar, the most popular American racing series, and thus timed the famous 500-mile race in Indianapolis, where the race