Special Content for Glashutte Original.In our everyday lives, virtual, physical, and economical processes happen with nanosecond accuracy, and yet, with some three dozen different timezones, there also are a few too many fragments of time that one could possibly keep in mind.?Time is more universal and yet more segmented in our world than it has ever been. To wrap ones head around it all is a challenge unto itself-but to comprise all of that into a fine mechanical watch,?the strive for remarkab [...]
At SIHH 2018 Paris-based Hermes released a very compelling new version of the Arceau chronograph with the Hermes Arceau Chrono Titane collection. I was a big fan of these lovely new elegant sport watches, especially the version on the embossed black Barenia calfskin strap. The watch begins with the Hermes Arceau case, which according to Hermes was originally designed in 1978 by French designer Henri dOrigny. The Arceau is not the only case dOrigny designed for Hermes, but like his other designs [...]
This is a review of what may have been the hottest watch of 2013. It certainly was based on internet buzz, and when we first laid hands on the Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon (ref.?311.92.44.51.01.003) earlier in that year we knew it was going to be big. Finally, offers a full, hands-on review of the famous all-black ceramic version of the new Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph which we are proud to offer as our first watch review of 2014.The Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon feels [...]
Few companies are better at bullish optimism than the Swatch Group. The major conglomerate is hopeful of further increases following a moderately successful 2018 (6.1% growth in net sales). To ensure this, the Swatch Group has promised several new releases in 2019. These releases will either expand their current product offering, or continue to refine extant technologies.Anyone who has worked with Omega over the past few years will know about the long post-Basel delivery times. Often, deliveries [...]
Aside from the Balance Chronograph, this was the coolest Chronoswiss watch that I saw at Baselworld 2011. No official details yet, so I will have to infer a bit of the specs. One of the things you may notice is that not too many watches have this exact big day and power reserve layout. For a moment I thought that Chronoswiss was modifying a base ETA movement, but then I realized that they were using something more standard.A few years ago ETA released the 2896 automatic movement. Based on the 28 [...]
Of the thousands of watches shown at Baselworld, literally nothing looks quite like a Breguet. That is especially so when it comes to the brands visually distinct Classique collection which marries the technical complexity of Breguets modern movement capability with incredibly ornate, hand-engraved motifs inspired by many of the decorative codes that were once used in the earliest days of watchmaking. Two new models have just joined the Breguet Classique stable: the three-hand Breguet Classique [...]
Several more of the piece unique watches for the Only Watch 2015 charity watch auction have been revealed today, including these models from Patek Philippe, F.P. Journe, and Kari Voutilainen. Only Watch itself seems to be doing nothing, but rather, Bacs Russo at Phillips is not only managing the information releases for the event, but also the auction itself. This is one of the first major events for Bacs Russo and they are trying to make as big a splash as possible.High-end watch makers Patek [...]
Its never easy for a watch enthusiast to choose just one favorite (fine, Grail), so the fact that the most common question were asked at is whats your favorite watch? makes it tough. While such a broad question is impossible to answer, we did enjoy choosing a watch from a more specific category. Here, each editor picked their favorite choice for a three-hand sports watch. Three-hand can be a little loosely defined, but I think theres room to allow date windows and world time functions while (o [...]
Back in 2009 Harry Winston released the first Histoire de Tourbillon 1 watch. I rather enjoyed it especially as it looked a lot like the Sand People from Star Wars. Since then, the Histoire de Tourbillon watch collection has been a sort of Opus light that explored new and interesting ways of presenting a tourbillon watch. Harry Winston has just released the fourth iteration of the Histoire de Tourbillon which sadly doesnt look enough like any science fiction character for me to include supplemen [...]
The 1960s was the sexiest era in US history. I am paraphrasing Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner after interviewing him in conjunction with the launch of the limited edition Mad Men Reverso watch known as the Mad for Reverso piece. His personal love of the era easily transcends through the show. It was about time for the eras style to make a comeback. And it sure has. Everything from fashion to furniture as of late has been (at least in part) influenced by the popular television show on AMC.I asked [...]
On many occasions Ive mentioned that I pretty much only feel comfortable wearing a quartz movement based watch when that movement offers functionality you cant find in a mechanical watch. Analog/digital watches such as this are a prime example. Offering the grace of analog time telling, the dials are enhanced with digital LCD screens that offer lots more functionality as only an electronic watch can offer.New from Hamilton is this Khaki Flight Timer. Done in collaboration with the Air Zermatt h [...]
As a man, my favorite collection of watches from Hermes has always been the Clipper. It has evolved a bit over the years, but has always been a very tasteful sport watches from a well-regarded luxury brand. Ive always been drawn to Clipper watches not because of the Hermes name, but because of the design. They have always reminded me of instruments on fine ships. Gee, with a name like Clipper I am sure that this is hardly an accident. Funny how you can seem to almost never go wrong giving a watc [...]
I was particularly fond of this new watch that debuted at Dubai Watch Week 2021, a limited-edition Hublot meant to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Known as the reference 521.XC.0571.VR.UAE21 Hublot Classic Fusion Concrete Sand (and sometimes known as the Desert Fusion ), the watch is a living love letter to the region and is sold exclusively through Hublots important retail partner, Seddiqi. There are two reasons to really admire this watch, even if you have no [...]
Contributed for by Denes AlbertSince I became addicted to watches around the turn of the millennium I spent a lot of time perusing watch forums and sites dedicated to watch reviews. I picked up a lot of useful, if not expert-grade or properly structured information along the way. One thing I found myself increasingly interested in were in-depth comparisons of watch A vs. watch B. This is not to say that standalone watch reviews dont have their merits or place. They certainly provide a lot of us [...]
When I attended Casios launch party for the G-Shock X Herschel Supply Co. G-Lide launch event, I immediately realized that this new reference GLX5600HSC-3 (aka GLX5600HSC-3CR) limited-edition timepiece was not your average Casio collaboration product. Herschel Supply Co. has their design studio based in Los Angeles, and is most well known for its backpacks, but what I also learned is that they have a seriously talented and motivated creative team. The resulting watch that Casio and Herschel prod [...]
It is just like Ferrari to one-up someone. Hublots relationship with Ferrari continues with vigor into 2013 with the introduction of the intensely engineered Masterpiece MP-05 LaFerrari watch. With 50 days (days!) of power reserve this timepiece is record setting, and it also has a tourbillon escapement. There havent been a lot of watches in the Hublot Masterpiece collection: those watches which represent the top level of in-house made mechanical wonder at the brand. The LaFerrari is one of them [...]
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The Lange 1 was introduced in 1994. Overnight, it became the benchmark and standard-bearer for Saxon watchmaking. For its 25th anniversary, A. Lange Sohne has released the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar 25th Anniversary Watch. Lange is really pushing the boat out for the brands 25th anniversary. This is actually the second-anniversary piece released to mark this milestone, with the first coming in the form of the Lange 1 25th Anniversary Edition watch released earlier this year. The Lang [...]
In a surprising move, Oris, makers of the very cool Aquis Depth Gauge, have released a modern re-interpretation of a vintage dive watch from their history. Shown at Baselworld 2015, the new Oris Divers Sixty-Five is really only new in terms of manufacturing, with this watch representing an update to a model that is now 50 years old. With more modern proportions, but certainly no deficit of charm, the Oris Divers Sixty-Five offers a time-capsule alternative to Oris current tool-watch diver line u [...]
Breitling Announces Superocean Heritage 57 Limited Edition II To Benefit Healthcare Workers Fighting COVID-19First announced at Breitlings digital summit in April, the Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Limited Edition quickly became one of the most talked-about references in the brands 2020 line thanks to its combination of handsome 50s inspired diver design along with eye-catching rainbow lumed hands and indices. Now, as part of its ongoing efforts to support front line healthcare workers facing [...]