HyperChrome sounds like a pretty cool name if you ask me. That could be the name a neat video game or anime TV show. But no, for 2012 the HyperChrome is going to be a new collection of watches from Rado. In this article I am debuting two of the new HyperChrome watches, but according to Rado there will be about 27 varieties this year alone!The HyperChrome asserts Rados key strength as a producer of quality ceramic watches. Available in black and white ceramic variants, Rado uses some sophisticate [...]
At SIHH 2019, Montblanc quietly introduced the third iteration of the complicated and extremely exclusive Metamorphosis collection. Produced in-house at the Montblanc Minerva facility in Switzerland, the Metamorphosis watches are known as such because of an opening and closing shutter system on the dial that transforms the face into something else - often revealing (or hiding) additional complications. The official name of this 2019 watch is the ref. 118832 Montblanc Star Legacy Metamorphosis Li [...]
Japans Casio quickly learned that G-Shock fans also love metal - once it started producing more of the famous resin watches in polished and coated alloys. Until recently, metal G-shock watches (with metal cases versus just innards, that is) were a lot more expensive than many of the plastic variants, but the price of metal G-Shock watches has been coming down quite a bit as Casio fleshed out the options more and more. At just over $200, this reference GM6900G-9 (part of the larger GM-6900 timepi [...]
Mark Kelly probably started to get annoyed as I shot questions at him while we were stuck in the backseat of a van. Ive learned the hard way that not everyone wants to talk about work all the time. He was a good sport though, and even agreed to speak with me again. How do you stop asking questions to an astronaut? A famous one at that. Interesting trivia: Mark not only has an identical brother, but his twin, Scott, is also an astronaut.The good news in light of my pestering fanboy questions is t [...]
From a design standpoint I consider this watch to be the pre-cursor of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor watch. Look at the two watches adn you will agree that this Rubens Barrichello II limited edition watch has design cues that made their way into the Surviror watch a few years late. Not exactly the same looks, but part of the same breed. These include the hands, dial design, light vertical texturing (see the strap links here) as well as the crown and pusher design. The pictured [...]
It feels like the paint is still drying on Panerais brand new Hudson Yards boutique in New York City, but the retail space has wasted little time ensuring it is fully stocked with all the latest 2020 novelties-including the Luminor Marina Carbotech ref. PAM 1661, which was just announced a little over a month ago.This particular release is reportedly just the proverbial tip of the iceberg, in whats expected to be a big year for the brands bestselling Luminor collection. And if you havent been f [...]
Timeless designs have for long?played?a key role in?the history of high-end watch brands. Despite the numerous funky and bold new technologies and?their consequently stunning aesthetics, there can be no doubt that classic designs make for an extremely large portion of watch sales even today. And while it?is?borderline impossible?to judge whether or not a design will?stick, as time passes, some key looks do?stand out, as they become instantly recognizable classics of a brand or, sometimes, an era [...]
Combining a near replica-level of visual design authenticity with updated construction methods and technology at a fair price, Oriss Diver Sixty-Five series has grown in size and popularity since its release in 2015. While initially available in a middle-of-the-road 40mm-diameter case, Oris has expanded the collection several times to include a 42mm version, as well as a new 36mm case size more in keeping with vintage tastes. In this Wrist Time Review, Ill delve into the Oris Diver Sixty-Five 36 [...]
Today, I go hands-on with the red metal version of the popular Casio G-Shock GMWB5000 watch collection known as the GMWB5000RD-4 ( debut with more product info). This is among the latest aesthetic variations of the popular full metal G-Shock collection that originally debuted in 2018. The GMWB5000 watches were initially so popular that they were selling for over list price on eBay for a few months. Buying a GMWB5000 at a retailer proved very challenging, and G-Shock fans finally got a taste of [...]
Just a short time left in November?and for your chance to enter to win a Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph watch?in this months watch giveaway on .com.?Click here to enter, as well as learn more about the watch and the giveaway. Good luck, and dont forget to check out our giveaways each month on !NOTE: You need to comment and enter on the giveaway post page itself, and not this reminder post. [...]
One of the highlights from SIHH each year is seeing what big releases A. Lange and Sohne have planned for the show. Lange doesnt exactly deal in lackluster watches, so when they come to play you know youre in for a show. Case in point, the dazzling new A. Lange Sohne Tourbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite. While they set the bar high last year with the lovely Richard Lange Jumping Seconds and the very complicated Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon, the new Tourbograph is complex Lange at its very bes [...]
To hammer home the popularity of Panerai among military personnel, the Italian brand has released four new references - PAM995, PAM997, PAM998, and PAM999 - each sporting a dark green dial. These new watches are part of the Panerai Radiomir watch collection and will be available exclusively in brand boutiques.The classic Radiomir case, with its memorable cushion shape and integrated lugs, is a modern evolution of the 19402 model that brought widespread attention to the brand. During that decade, [...]
While classic blue might be the official color of 2020, green dials continue to be this years great luxury watch trend, and German brand Glashutte Original has announced a forest green dial variant of its signature PanoMaticLunar moonphase watch as part of its 2020 novelty announcements. While recently explored the modern PanoMaticLunar series in an extensive hands-on review, this new forest green iteration breathes new life and a verdant personality into one of Glashutte Originals signature of [...]
The pandemic has made reviewing the primary special purpose of this latest-generation Citizen Aqualand - its underwater capabilities - impossible. The Aqualand is the major Japanese watchmakers most specialized divers-style timepiece among an otherwise wide collection of divers watches. What makes the Promaster Aqualand timepiece family special as a divers watch is the built-in depth meter functionality, which is designed to automatically display your current depth down to 50 meters. Citizen has [...]
Photo Credit: CasioBaselworld, once the undisputed center of the watch industry calendar, has been troubled in recent years as brands have begun to abandon the traditional set piece event for exclusive company events and more varied release schedules. The latest brand to announce its departure from the show is Japanese giant Casio, which declared its intention to pull out of Baselworld 2020 early Wednesday.Casio is the second major Japanese brand to depart from the show in recent weeks, followin [...]
Right before getting into the thick of Baselworld 2018, Breitling has revealed the latest version of a longtime pilots favorite, the Breitling?Chronomat B01 Chronograph 44. At first glance, we can see that the changes here are subtle but contribute to a newer and more subdued look for this big 44mm watch. Most notably, Breitling has opted for a cool brushed finish for the stainless steel case while simplifying the dial treatment. As a result, we see Breitling depart from some of their previous ( [...]
Now toward the end of 2018, I get to think back on the many new timepieces I played with over the course of the year and try to decide which left a lasting impression. The almost million-dollar Richard Mille RM 25-01 Tourbillon Adventure produced for and in collaboration with actor, director, and action movie star Sylvester Stallone is certainly one of them. originally debuted the Richard Mille RM 25-01 Tourbillon Adventure watch here, and I recommend you check out that article for a more techn [...]
Cartier watches are undeniably sexy and have an excellent brand image. Not always the watch for when you want something horologically interesting on your wrist, they are a great default watch for days you want something simply nice on your wrist. Still a jeweler in spirit, Cartier strives for that polished high-end look as opposed to being overtly avant garde. Conservative and nice is their main design drive.My personal favorite line in the Cartier watch collection is the Santos. The 100 XL is t [...]
Contributed by Anish BhattClick on the images for larger versions.Not much can beat a warm day, a nice new watch and a good camera! We dont get too many of the first part in London, so when the temperature reaches anywhere over 20 degrees Celsius its best to take advantage of it! Our model: Oliver Knowles wears a single breasted suit in Alfred Brown wool, tailored on Saville Row by Timothy Everest. Cufflinks are by Mulberry, tie by Drakes and shirt by Hawes and Curtis. Grey and blue always seem [...]
Hamiltons Khaki Navy Scuba auto is a casual and low-key value proposition that now is being offered in the color of the moment: green. The Khaki Navy Scuba packs a lot into the $695 price tag as a classic diver in an olive green color scheme that hits the right notes and will age pretty well, even when green isnt so on-trend. The collection was introduced a few years back in 2017 and has flown under the radar somewhat, but Im glad we are finally going hands-on, since I think this Hamilton really [...]