As the global COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the watch industry continues its efforts to adapt to the changing market landscape. Physical trade shows such as Baselworld were obviously an early casualty of the lockdowns and travel restrictions put in place due to the pandemic, but a continuing demand for new timepieces has led to a shift toward digital release events and online trade shows across the industry. Trade show giant Watches Wonders has just announced its schedule for 2021, signaling a po [...]
The Casio G-Shock Move GBA900 (seen here as the GBA900-1A in black and the GBA900-7A in white) is the latest affordable exercise watch from the Japanese watchmaker. Casio positions the GBA900 as currently the most affordable watch in its POWER TRAINER collection of G-Shock watches specially made for fitness tracking. These are smartphone connection-enabled (via Bluetooth) traditional G-Shocks that operate as classic ana-digi dial models but with a few new tricks up their sleeves.Despite the intr [...]
For SIHH 2019, IWC unveils a new group of watches added to their Pilots Watch TOP GUN collection-a subset of the Pilot collection taking influence from the U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Program. Among them is the IWC Pilots Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition Mojave Desert, a unique take on a colorway you dont see all that often, and a standout addition to IWCs Pilot watches in general. For the first time, IWC creates a sand-colored ceramic case for this watch inspired by the Mojave [...]
Directly inspired by the 1948 Mark 11 watch, the new entry-level IWC Pilots Watch Mark XVIII for SIHH 2016 is a watch that the brand says is reduced to essentials. A simple three hand watch designed for maximum legibility, the piece is a welcome addition to the IWC Pilot Watch line. Its simple, but a handsome base IWC designed for maximum legibility, and?is my idea of simplicity at its best.IWC is making 2016 the year of its Pilot Watch update, and along with releasing large?watches like the IWC [...]
is now the official Watch Media Partner of The Couture Show. Couture (@by_couture) is a high-end watch and jewelry trade show event that takes place each year in Las Vegas during the same time as the JCK event, which this year will be on May 29 June 2, 2014. will be bringing you exciting live watch coverage of the event from?the Wynn Hotel.For our first year with Couture, we will be making some changes to how the event is covered. That means well place more of an emphasis on social media and i [...]
Though Corum has done some interesting work with their Bridge collection throughout the?years, it is the Admirals Cup that marks the brands strongest and most recognizable design language. For 2016, Corum has released the Corum Admiral Legend 42 Auto and Admiral Legend 42 Chronograph?watches that serve as a great counterpart to some of their more unusual pieces like the?Bubble watch that was reintroduced last year. Weve got four interesting watches?to cover here, so lets get started.First, we ha [...]
Longines had quite an impressive Baselworld 2018 with new releases like the Heritage Skin Diver and a new black PVD version of its ever-popular Legend Diver watch. Alongside these new watches, Longines also unveiled its first ever annual calendar watch in the form of the new Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar watch. The Master Collection houses some of Longines most classic and complicated watches, so it should be no surprise that the Master Collection Annual Calendar is somewhat underst [...]
The Glashutte Original SeaQ line of watches is slowly but surely shaping up into a full-fledged range of sports-dive watches. Since such a thing had been missing for a good number of years from this Saxon manufactures portfolio, its interesting to see the pace and dedication with which it is entering the lucrative market of no, not steel bracelet-equipped, octagonal luxury sports watches, just good-old go-anywhere, rugged timepieces. The Glashutte Original SeaQ Panorama Date has just received a [...]
For 2019, German A. Lange Sohne finally introduces a refresh of the acclaimed Zeitwerk that helps make this mechanical digital watch both more modern and more practical. Since the first version of Zeitwerk, which was originally introduced in 2009, the 2019 ref. 148.038 Zeitwerk Date is the biggest update of the perennial favorite. Until 2019, newer versions of the Zeitwerk were either cosmetic variations or more complicated (and less practical) ones, with an hour-striker as well as a minute-rep [...]
Perhaps more than any other watch brand, Panerais offerings are defined by their size. Ask almost any enthusiast to picture a Panerai design, and the first two adjectives that come to mind will likely be Italian and big. In todays climate of compact vintage-inspired sports watches, the brands emphasis on beefy proportions has made it a potentially divisive figure in the industry. For its latest release, however, Panerai looks to reshape these perceptions, potentially welcoming new swaths of size [...]
I happen to love watches like this. Take a little inspiration from antiquity, mix in traditional horology and add some modern design. Before you know it, you have some totally interesting and wild timepiece that does not fit into any particular box. This is the 2013 limited edition Hublot Antikythera SunMoon watch. Part calendar watch, part astronomical watch, this is horological obsession at its best.Do you recall the Hublot Tribute to Antikythera watch? In 2011 Hublot debuted this masterpiece [...]
Looking for a last-minute gift guide to help you choose a watch for a friend or loved one? Then keep on walkin, cause this aint that. There are watches and gifts in this article, but this isnt a gift guide where we just show you some watch stars from this year, and tell you what we think you should buy. We feel thats not actually entirely realistic and rarely helpful in real life. Instead, we decided it might be fun to do a Fantasy Secret Santa this year, with all our team members, and do a real [...]
Months after SIHH 2014, and I am only now able to discuss my hands-on time with my favorite new IWC Aquatimer watch for this year. Out of all the new Aquatimer watches (it was year of the diver, after all, at IWC) the IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000 ref. IW358002 (aka ref. 3580) is my top pick as a dive watch nerd. Based on the design of the iconic 1982 IWC Ocean 2000, the IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000 incorporates some of the Ocean 2000s 80s sci-fi elements with the comforts of a modern watch.All o [...]
It wasnt until I put this watch (I mean watches) on my wrist, that I understood why Jager-LeCoultre wanted to make it (again). The Memovox Deep Sea was the brands first real dive watch made in 1959 until the early 1960s. I read that 1,061 pieces were ever produced. Getting one today (in any condition) is an almost impossible task. And there you have your reason. The history behind the watch is sufficient for JLC to make it again to offer aficionados the ability to obtain and un-obtainable watc [...]
Just a couple more days left in November and for your chance to enter this great giveaway from and Watchbox to win an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m watch. Dont miss out!?Click here to enter and to learn more.WristClean products clean watches with thorough care. Winners will receive a gift card when they complete a review of their watch!Best of?luck, and be sure to check back every month for awesome giveaways, both here and on our Instagram page. NOTE: You need to comment and enter on the gi [...]
Sponsored Post written for by Rob Caplan of Topper JewelersSince its announcement back in November of 2017, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical watch quickly found a strong following in the watch community, thanks to its classic good looks and faithful adherence to its source material: a legendary American military-issue field watch from the 1960s. Its not uncommon to hear this reference called one of the best values in Swiss-made watchmaking, and wed be hard-pressed to disagree, especially con [...]
Back in 2012, Patek Philippe introduced the Diamond Ribbon Ref. 4968. That whimsical title bears reference to a watch inspired by the swirling silk ribbons used in rhythmic gymnastics: the?ribbon in this particular case?is interpreted as 273 diamonds, and what arguably is the most interesting detail of them is the way they gradually increase in size as they encircle the mother-of-pearl dial. 2014s edition is crafted from white gold and is presented on a leather strap.Although it has been for a n [...]
There are but a few things we watch enthusiasts can all agree on, but any of us would be hard pressed to argue against the fact that A. Lange Sohne likes a challenge. In its established modus operandi, the Saxon luxury watch manufacture spends years designing its latest extremely complicated watch, spends just as long training its watchmakers who can actually make it, and then they assemble said extremely complicated watch. Twice. Strangely enough, I figure its the same spirited, stubborn, and [...]
Unless youre just now waking up from a coma, or have recently returned to civilization after an extended stay on a desert island, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre line isnt new. Having been launched in 2007, the Duometre is roughly as new a concept as the iPhone. Over the past decade, JLC has developed the Duometre into a successful platform for showcasing their creativity and mechanical prowess within the confines of a generally traditional, classically minded, and complicated wristwatch. As the n [...]
John is stuck in Poland and we talk about young ladies a bit. We also discuss the Glashutte Original Grande Cosmopolite Tourbillon, Felix Baumgartners jump from almost-space with Zenith, and the great-looking URWERK UR-210 watch.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 119 here. Download the MP3 here. [...]