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28.09.24

The Ulysse Nardin Royal returns with clear intentions

The Ulysse Nardin Royal Sapphire combines a transparent case and a translucent movement for the ultimate see-through luxury experience.

6 of the best chocolate dial watches under US$10,000

Buying Guides

28.09.24

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6 of the best chocolate dial watches under US$10,000

There are browns, and there are browns. The six watches on this list make the most of this highly debated choice of dial colour.

Seiko’s newest Astron GPS Solar 3X62s are the most conventional-looking, easy-to-operate GPS Astrons yet

Hands On

27.09.24

Seiko’s newest Astron GPS Solar 3X62s are the most conventional-looking, easy-to-operate GPS Astrons yet

Seiko returns to the GPS-enabled Astron line with a slimmer movement and a more approachable overall design with three new models.

Four different watch fairs are coming next month

Friday Wind Down

27.09.24

Four different watch fairs are coming next month

Milano Watch Week, Dubai Watch Week, Windup NY, and WatchTime NY fairs will all kick off next month.

The Citizen Iconic Nature collection turns paper and quartz into a luxury combo

Introducing

27.09.24

The Citizen Iconic Nature collection turns paper and quartz into a luxury combo

Two paper dials cover high-end quartz perpetual calendar movements, drawing inspiration from Japan's captivating nature.

When Ulysse Nardin let its Freak flag fly, it changed watchmaking forever

The Icons

27.09.24

When Ulysse Nardin let its Freak flag fly, it changed watchmaking forever

When Ulysse Nardin released a watch called the Freak in 2001, it broke all the rules and changed the game.

Introducing

26.09.24

Jaeger-LeCoultre brings a triple threat of Reverso Tribute novelties, including a brand-new mid-size variant

A new size for the Reverso Tribute debuts alongside two models in new case metals.

7 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Buying Guides

26.09.24

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7 of the best green dial watches that made a trend timeless

Green might not be the new blue yet, but it's not that far off.

Interview

26.09.24

The challenges of running an independent brand, as told by the people behind them

Three founders share their tips on independent brand ownership - Oliver Gallaugher, Susan Galvin, and Richard Benc.

The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton merges modern and classical at an approachable price

Hands On

25.09.24

The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton merges modern and classical at an approachable price

The new Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles Skeleton Black presents a classic dress watch that leans further into a modern feel.

The thinnest mechanical watches ever made

Lists

25.09.24

The thinnest mechanical watches ever made

Somehow, 5th place is just 2mm thick! Until the record is broken again, here are the thinnest mechanical watches ever made.

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 is set to be the biggest edition yet with 60 total brands – now including Bulgari!

Events

25.09.24

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 is set to be the biggest edition yet with 60 total brands – now including Bulgari!

Bulgari will make its Watches and Wonders debut alongside independent brands Christiaan van der Klaauw, Genus, Kross, and MeisterSinger.

8 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

Buying Guides

24.09.24

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8 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

While the definition changed throughout history, the word bicompax always signified elegant, refined chronographs. Here are some of the best.

Rolex, Federer serve Laver Cup captains Borg and McEnroe one last surprise as they step down

Pop Culture

24.09.24

Rolex, Federer serve Laver Cup captains Borg and McEnroe one last surprise as they step down

After their 7th and final Laver Cup as captains, Roger Federer presented Bjorn Borg and John McEnrooe with engraved Rolex watches.

Hublot’s new 30-piece limited edition tourbillon aims to help prevent the extinction of rhinoceros

Hands On

24.09.24

Hublot’s new 30-piece limited edition tourbillon aims to help prevent the extinction of rhinoceros

Proceeds from the sale of the new Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon 5-Day Power Reserve SORAI will help save rhinoceros.

The Fleux FLX003 is a modern, vintage skin diver

Micro Mondays

23.09.24

The Fleux FLX003 is a modern, vintage skin diver

Vintage skin diver touches inspired by the Omega Seamaster 300, and oversized dial elements make up the Fleux FLX003.

Buying Guides

23.09.24

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8 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

Improving upon history with the Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph

Hands On

23.09.24

Improving upon history with the Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph

The Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph is a great example of a brand embracing its past but knowing where to look forward.

You can only wear one type of watch for life… Andrew, Marcus, & Zach share their picks

Video

22.09.24

You can only wear one type of watch for life… Andrew, Marcus, & Zach share their picks

If you could only own and wear watches from one watch category, what would it be?

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

Watch Education

22.09.24

Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking

You've heard about diamonds, but what about stones like rubies and emeralds, or even tsavorites? Buffy delves into the precious topic.

7 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

Buying Guides

22.09.24

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7 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

We look at the watches that blend driving inspiration and time-telling best.

New releases from TAG Heuer, Schwarz Etienne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more

Last Week in Watches

22.09.24

New releases from TAG Heuer, Schwarz Etienne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more

After the short break we had following the Geneva Watch Days, we have a start in activity from all levels of brands. TAG Heuer is…

Seiko expands the popular 5 Sports GMT range with three stylish new looks

Hands On

21.09.24

Seiko expands the popular 5 Sports GMT range with three stylish new looks

The 5KX GMT collection has expanded in 2024 with three stylish new variants that will only broaden its already robust appeal.

Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

Lists

21.09.24

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Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

The '80s explosion in pop culture from movies to music videos, the golden age of celebrity, gave birth to many horological cult classics.

7 of the best deep dive watches that are a must for your next trip to the Mariana Trench

Buying Guides

21.09.24

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7 of the best deep dive watches that are a must for your next trip to the Mariana Trench

You might not need them, but they're very cool nevertheless.

5 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Buying Guides

21.09.24

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5 of the best pilot’s watches to keep you on schedule in the cockpit

Whether you're actually entering a cockpit or just dreaming of taking to the skies like most of us, here are 5 of the best pilot's…

DOXA’s Sea Emerald embraces green dials for the first time ever

Introducing

20.09.24

DOXA’s Sea Emerald embraces green dials for the first time ever

Doxa’s first-ever green dial is now a standard option among its main divers.

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Friday Wind Down

20.09.24

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Vroom, vroom... Mitchell and Alex were off to the races with Seiko.

The new Maurice Lacroix Aikon remixes titanium grades and dial colours

Introducing

20.09.24

The new Maurice Lacroix Aikon remixes titanium grades and dial colours

Maurice Lacroix goes more sporty and more bold with brightly coloured Aikon models in titanium. Rather than just picking one grade, the cases are a…

Video

19.09.24

Vulcain’s Table Clock is a miniature piece of American architectural history | Now with video!

Vulcain brings back a piece of jet-setting history to a table clock format.

Hamilton updates the Murph 38 with a bracelet and white dial

Hands On

19.09.24

Hamilton updates the Murph 38 with a bracelet and white dial

One of the brand's most popular designs gets two small, but versatile updates.

The Seiko Presage Star Bar Cocktail Time SRE015 is a faceted femme fatale

Hands On

19.09.24

The Seiko Presage Star Bar Cocktail Time SRE015 is a faceted femme fatale

With the vintage flare of a faceted crystal and small size, Seiko shows that you don't need to shrink it and pink it.

It’s all hands on deck at Hublot, casting off with the new Big Bang Unico Sailing Team

Introducing

18.09.24

It’s all hands on deck at Hublot, casting off with the new Big Bang Unico Sailing Team

America's Cup is going on, which means sailing watch releases aplenty. This is Hublot's take on the theme.

The Czapek Antarctique Flying Diamonds is dressed up with everywhere to go

Hands On

18.09.24

The Czapek Antarctique Flying Diamonds is dressed up with everywhere to go

Despite an aventurine dial and sparkly diamond indices, the Antarctique Flying Diamonds is still subtle.

Daniel Arsham breaks down the concepts of time

Interview

18.09.24

Daniel Arsham breaks down the concepts of time

Artist Daniel Arsham talks about his work and concepts of time in our latest episode of our podcast Watches And.

Omega’s new Constellation collection includes 20 references of time-telling jewellery

Introducing

17.09.24

Omega’s new Constellation collection includes 20 references of time-telling jewellery

Omega bejewels the Constellation with swirly dials, and actual jewels!

Pop Culture

17.09.24

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This is how Hamilton became Hollywood’s go-to watch brand

From Shanghai Express to Dune, Hamilton is the movie watch brand.

Baltic pays homage to the world’s metropolises with the new Prismic Stone Dial collection

What We Wore

17.09.24

Baltic pays homage to the world’s metropolises with the new Prismic Stone Dial collection

Baltic presents a trio of Prismic models with natural stone dials.

Breguet’s Type XX Civilian 2067 is now available in gold with a first-ever ceramic bezel insert

Introducing

16.09.24

Breguet’s Type XX Civilian 2067 is now available in gold with a first-ever ceramic bezel insert

The 18k rose gold Type XX 2067RK/Y0/9WU marks the first time the Breguet brand has ever used ceramic for the externals of a watch.

Lōcī supports local action with the trio of Pacific Coast Highway models

Micro Mondays

16.09.24

Lōcī supports local action with the trio of Pacific Coast Highway models

The Lōcī Pacific Coast Highway is inspired by the surfers' haven, and supports local organisations with each sale.

6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch

Watch Education

16.09.24

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6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch

Even if you think you know everything, we would recommend asking yourself the following questions before you purchase a watch.

Studio Underd0g goes Salm0n fishing, now with a Swiss monopusher movement

Introducing

16.09.24

Studio Underd0g goes Salm0n fishing, now with a Swiss monopusher movement

Studio Underd0g brings a Swiss movement to the catalogue in the new Series03 monopusher chronograph Salm0n.

Buying Guides

15.09.24

6 of the best watches under US$100

Finding a cheap watch is getting harder and harder, but there are still some quality options under US$100.

Phillips Reloaded auction brings the best of neo-vintage to the market

Auctions

15.09.24

Phillips Reloaded auction brings the best of neo-vintage to the market

There are a lot of stories in watches, and these four have more to say than most, with a unique Rolex, an early F.P. Journe,…

New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Last Week in Watches

15.09.24

New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Not just one, but two watches dedicated to sailing have just been announced. Both Hublot and Panerai presented two maritime-themed timepieces. In addition, Omega’s Constellation…

Andrew, Marcus, & Zach share the watches they would never be caught dead wearing

Video

15.09.24

Andrew, Marcus, & Zach share the watches they would never be caught dead wearing

We would fall on a sword before we would let these watches fall on our wrists...

Omega devises a genuine tool with the new Seamaster Regatta for the 37th America’s Cup

Introducing

14.09.24

Omega devises a genuine tool with the new Seamaster Regatta for the 37th America’s Cup

For the 37th America's Cup, Omega is taking the role very seriously with a brand new model: the Seamaster Regatta America's Cup Edition.

6 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new

Buying Guides

14.09.24

6 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new

There are few brands that can claim the status of icon while being affordable and generally well-loved. Casio G-Shock is one of them.

Micromilspec’s hardy Milgraph is the culmination of over 40 custom military watches

Hands On

14.09.24

Micromilspec’s hardy Milgraph is the culmination of over 40 custom military watches

The Norwegian brand's first chronograph watch available to the public, it's designed to conquer land, sea and air.

The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare

Watch Education

14.09.24

The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare

Why are resonance watches so special, and why have only a handful of watchmakers actually made one?

The best America’s Cup watches of the past

Lists

14.09.24

The best America’s Cup watches of the past

The oldest, continually-running sporting event in the world has seen some serious horological power over the years, these are our favourites.

The best stone dials that we have yet to see

Lists

13.09.24

The best stone dials that we have yet to see

We've all seen lapis and onyx dials, but what about those beautiful stones that are seemingly forgotten by watchmaking?

Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while

Friday Wind Down

13.09.24

Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while

A week after the watch's launch, we got to taste what it's about.

Norqain’s new flyback chronograph calibre debuts in two Independence watches

Introducing

13.09.24

Norqain’s new flyback chronograph calibre debuts in two Independence watches

The debuting 8K manufacture flyback chronograph calibre inside the Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm ushers in the next chapter of Norqain.

Time for the science – a guide to lab-grown diamonds

Watch Education

13.09.24

Time for the science – a guide to lab-grown diamonds

Why are lab-grown diamonds such a hot topic in watches right now, and why should you care about them? Let us explain.

Video

12.09.24

Frederique Constant CEO Niels Eggerding talks us through novelties and the journey of the brand so far

Stone dials are all the rage, and Frederique Constant is also getting in on the action.

9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Buying Guides

12.09.24

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9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Shaped watches are in, so here's a selection of our favourite square watches available now, from affordable fun to high-tech luxury.

Gerald Charles doubles down on Italian influence with the Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916

Hands On

12.09.24

Gerald Charles doubles down on Italian influence with the Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916

A legendary superbike inspires the latest model from Gerald Charles.

A guide to 7 of the most common watch complications

Watch Education

11.09.24

A guide to 7 of the most common watch complications

Ever wondered what's the difference between a complete and an annual calendar or how an alarm watch works? Check out our complications guide.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 101 Secrets hides the time behind over 1000 diamonds

Introducing

11.09.24

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 101 Secrets hides the time behind over 1000 diamonds

The 101 Secrets is a diamond bracelet that just happens to be a watch.

Making design sexy with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

Interview

11.09.24

Making design sexy with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

Andrew McUtchen sits down with Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani of Bulgari to discuss how to make watch designs sexy.

Introducing

11.09.24

Popeye returns to Bamford London

A new limited edition with the ever-popular cartoon sailor on the dial reaches Bamford London with some subtle updates.

Nivada Grenchen brings back bezel modularity for the Chronomaster Singer Paul Newman

Hands On

10.09.24

Nivada Grenchen brings back bezel modularity for the Chronomaster Singer Paul Newman

The Singer Paul Newman has all the right hallmarks of a true, vintage Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster.