Breitling Superocean 42mmWhile Breitling is frequently associated with aviation, its dive watches are among the bestsellers. In fact, the Superocean Heritage is their top-selling line. The more contemporary in design Superocean line got updated this year at Baselworld 2019, and the brand really did release a version for every type of wrist. Coming in at case sizes of 36mm, 42mm, 46mm, and a unique 48mm, Breitling may have found the sweet spot for most people at the 42mm and 44mm sizes (though Br [...]

The Hamilton Pulsar was a legend as the first digital watch ever made back when it was released in the early 1970s. Hell, it was on James Bonds wrist in Live and Let Die all the way back in 1973, not to mention actual people like Elvis, Jack Nicholson, and Elton John. The space age design and LED screen of the Pulsar P2 made it a huge hit through the 1970s, though its popularity did wane with more competitors in the space emerging. The Pulsar name no longer belongs to the brand, which is we now [...]

With the release of a series of Mickey Mouse watches, Citizen is renewing its long-term partnership with Disney and treading a well worn path. The Citizen X Disney Mickey Watches employ an already popular character, which has stirred up interest in the past, and attempt to bring an old idea back up to date. The release also coincides with the unveiling of several special clocks made by Citizen to be displayed around Disneys world-famous theme parks.There arent many cartoon characters that look a [...]

In the words of Monty Python: And now for something completely different. Famed the world over for their iconic Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore collections, Audemars Piguet is a brand that devised a successful formula in 1972 and have rarely strayed too far from it since. Sure, there have been Haute Joaillerie models, and plenty of mind-blowing Concept watches along the way, but the former was pitched at a different demographic, while the latter always maintained obvious strains of the Royal Oa [...]

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is one of the most recognizable luxury watches on the planet and it also happens to be quite good looking. These two things taken together have helped this more than 45 year old design turn into both an icon and one of the most in-demand pieces of mens jewelry you can find; and as such we included it among our top 10 living legend watches to own article. And mens jewelry is a term that I feel adequately describes the appeal of this timepiece. For this review I take [...]

I was with Hublot in Las Vegas for a very atypical watch event. A merging of two extremely different worlds coming together for fun, publicity, and the pursuit of mutual goals. The rowdy and often dramatic world of professional boxing has little in common with the clean lines and sober attitudes youll find in the luxury world. The heroes of watch making are executives, designers, creative minds, and marketers. They celebrate men and women of greatness from afar, and from a public perspective the [...]

We are pretty excited about this new IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar watch which debuts with the IW503501, IW503502, IW503504 references. For SIHH 2015, IWC will dedicate their focus the brands iconic Portuguese collection with a range of new models even though until this point, the new watches that IWC has thus far announced are in the Portofino collection. This includes the new IWC Portofino Mid-Size for women as well as the attractive and simple IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Pure Classic watch. T [...]

At BaselWorld 2019 omega has launched the all-new reference 226659 omega Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42, available exclusively in 18ct white gold for the time being. Here are all the tech specs, along with pricing and a quick analysis before we go hands-on with it at BaselWorld 2019.SpecificationsBrand: omegaModel:?Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659Dimensions:?42 millimeters wide-other dimensions to be confirmedCase Material:?18ct White GoldCrystal/Lens:?Sapphire Crystal with AR [...]

The Breitling Superocean 44 Special made its debut just over a year ago to relatively little fanfare, which is somewhat of a shame, as it remains one of the brands more cohesive, pure dive watches to come around in a few release cycles. But despite largely appearing as though a footnote in Breitlings 2016 releases, the 44 Special apparently did well enough to justify two more editions. Previously available exclusively in Breitlings stealthy Blacksteel PVD finish, these new models have a matte st [...]

Do not unscrew the antenna cap. We repeat, do not unscrew the antenna cap unless it is actually an emergency. This was more or less the message that Breitling kept telling me when I was reviewing the Breitling Emergency II watch a few months ago. If you know anything about what Breitlings iconic Emergency watch does, then the reason for their caution shouldnt be difficult to understand. The Emergency II watch, like the original Emergency before it, is a timepiece with a distress beacon built int [...]

Since its inception in early 2016, the partnership between Richard Mille and McLaren, British constructor of both ultra-high performance road going hypercars and Formula 1 racing machines, has produced only two watch designs. Both of these models have been among Richard Milles most complex and technically advanced, however, setting the bar for any third collaborative watch extremely high. Richard Mille has recently announced a third McLaren-themed watch, this time evoking the automakers refined [...]

I fell in love with this watch the second I put it on my wrist. Images formed in my head of how I could dash out with it undetected by Jaeger-LeCoultres watchful eyes. It takes a really nice watch to conjure up images of grand larceny in your head. I let them keep the timepiece, but thoughts of it stayed in my mind. I really need to own one of these someday. Before you is the Palmero Open version of the Reverso Squadra watch. There are other versions of the piece of course that arent limited edi [...]

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Alaska Project reference 311.32.42.30.04.001 was the limited edition Speedmaster watch model that Omega introduced at Baselworld 2008. It happens to have one of the most interesting limited-edition stories among the modern limited-edition Omega Speedmaster Moonwatches, in my opinion, and it happens to look really cool. Ill readily admit that my purchase of this watch began with an initial interest when it first debuted, but I didnt get it until several years later [...]

One of A. Lange Sohnes more quiet new releases for 2012 was this redesigned version of the Grand Lange 1 watch. Last year they released the great looking Lange 1 Daymatic with an automatic movement, and this year the Lange 1s slightly bigger brother gets an update. This model is really something that mostly dedicated A. Lange Sohne fans are going to understand, as it isnt clearly an update, but more a slight revision. The Grand Lange 1 actually gets a bit smaller, but also thinner as well. Plu [...]

2020 has been a packed year of releases for Oris, with high-profile unveilings across many of the brands flagship lines and an impressive new in-house movement. While the updates to the Aquis line and the debut of the Calibre 400 movement may have caused the greatest stir, the brand has also released several dramatic limited-edition variants of the Big Crown Pointer Date line. The Big Crown Pointer Date is one of the most versatile models in the independent brands collection, and for its latest [...]

Sponsored post presented on for advertiserWalking the thin line between dress and sport is a delicate balance, one made even more impressive when incorporating bold cutouts that reveal the movement beneath and a striking gradient dial. Luckily, Hamilton has more than a little experience in balancing design elements, having learned a thing or two during its storied 130-year history. Hamiltons new releases, the Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto and Open Heart Lady Auto are dressy yet versatile takes on [...]

Why, I mean oh why do high-end luxury watches have reflective crystals? That is a question we might never know the definitive answer to, and the Patek Philippe 5170P-001 certainly doesnt help fix the issue; but otherwise its quite the watch, so let us give it a closer look.All images by David BredanAs I was reviewing my images of this otherwise quite splendid looking fella, I could feel anger and frustration sneaking up on me. It was like seeing the Mona Lisa re-sketched with an extensive cleava [...]

John goes out of his way to embarrass Ariel he needs a girlfriend from the Ukraine. More on SIHH we talk about Richard Mille RM 056 Sapphire crystal-cased watch (1,000 hours to machine each case) how much it costs, and how a slew of virgins must somehow be involved in that kind of pricing. More from the show and the completely unnecessary pain and loneliness that the watch industry and conventions in Switzerland can inflict. We also talk about more reasonable watches like new stuff from Hamilt [...]

This is the second of two top 10 watches lists has prepared after the Baselworld 2016 watch trade show. This year, we decided to dedicate one top 10 list to totally new watches and another top 10 list to exciting updated watches. This list is the latter, focusing on existing watch models that have been updated well for 2016, or that have new variations which are noteworthy and help emphasize particular themes.Given that so much of the watch industry looks to omega for direction and validation, [...]

Making a classic design modern, while preserving its core identity, is a serious creative challenge, and one that is regularly attempted in the automotive world, as well as in the wristwatch world. These two industries (as well as a number of other tools ranging from cameras to bicycles) are tasked with having to create something that is fresh and novel, while at the same time ensuring that existing fans and the general public can readily recognize the new creation as being an obvious family mem [...]