I recently went hands-on with the Longines Spirit three-hand watch, one of two in the inaugural releases for this new pilots watch collection from the brand. Here, I go hands-on with the more complicated sibling with a chronograph and its own design touches. The Spirit Chronograph is another ideal example of what Longines does best - check off more boxes than just about anyone else while offering serious value. You could (like many, many others) do a lot worse than a handsome and well-finished C [...]

At Roger Dubuis, an impressively high percentage of the watches they sell include tourbillons in the movements. The perennially avant-garde luxury brand is a unique animal in the Richemont stable of watch companies that for the most part, are much more conservative in both design and execution. Roger Dubuis as a company is like the flamboyantly dressed artistic type that still carries himself with confidence among peers all wearing conservative suits. It, then, makes a lot of sense that purposel [...]

Recently, Breitling announced a number of new models and even an entirely new collection of vintage-styled watches. Well, the Breitling Premier collection is new for the modern Breitling brand, at least, as it resurrects a name from the 1940s. The collection includes a number of models including, naturally, many chronographs, but the new three-hand-and-date Breitling Premier Automatic 40 watch is the simplest of the bunch. Alongside the Premier Automatic Day Date 40, it is also the most afforda [...]

Regardless of whether or not youre into all things that?glitter, it cant be denied that 2017s SIHH trends were punctuated by heaps of the 79th element in yellow, white, and frosty hues. And no one had more to show in this camp than Audemars Piguet, whose Extra-Thin Jumbo Royal Oak (reference 15202) in gold didnt quite steal the spotlight from the showstopping Perpetual Calendar in ceramic, but it certainly came awfully close-especially for those whove been following the last 40 or so years of th [...]

Swiss Hublot followed other LVMH-owned luxury watch brands by introducing a dedicated smartwatch as part of the brands timepiece lineup as early as 2018. For 2020, Hublot debuted an upgraded, non-limited-edition smartwatch product known as the Hublot Big Bang e (e presumably for electronic versus mechanical). The Big Bang e joins LVMH brands TAG Heuer and Louis Vuitton, which also have their own smartwatches - all of which use a similar electronics hardware package. What makes the various Google [...]

September is finally here, and as school begins and the world turns its eyes toward autumn, we have a very special giveaway to help ring in the new season here on . One member of our community will win this impressive Citizen Super Titanium Armor Chronograph, a durable and futuristic tribute to 50 years of titanium in Citizen timepieces. With innovative proprietary materials, streamlined design, and a reliable solar quartz movement, this is a dramatic addition to any collection.The 44mm case of [...]

SIHH 2018 is just months away, but we are already hearing about some of the new watches that will be released. Today, we have a pair of Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Mysterious watches?C the Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Day Night and the Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillon.The idea for these Mysterious Watches actually comes from the Mystery Clocks that Cartier made way back in the early 20th century. These clocks were notable because [SPOILER ALERT] their hands were fixed on [...]

For longtime watch lovers and readers of , you probably know that IWC likes to focus on refreshing one of its core collections each year. Last year, it was the Pilots Watch, and 2015 was the year of the Portugieser. This year, Im happy to say that one of IWCs most neglected collections is getting an update. I am, of course, referring to the Da Vinci collection. In December 2016, IWC announced the new Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and two other Da Vinci watches for ladies. Today, we are [...]

The mystery dial is one of the most dramatic styles in watchmaking and continues to capture the imagination of both enthusiasts and laymen alike after over a century of production. Skeleton movements occupy a similar area of visual spectacle in horology, but the two concepts rarely intersect. Cartier delivers a dramatic combination of the two as part of its Watches and Wonders 2022 novelties, adding an additional layer of mechanical drama with a never-before-seen twist. By integrating the entire [...]

Casios adventure-focused PRO TREK line is often overshadowed by its flashier sibling, the nigh-indestructible G-SHOCK. But if your adventures take you further into the rough or youre in the market for a bit more functionality than what the G-Shock can provide, the PRO TREK line is certainly worth a look. PRO TREK watches are built specifically for those heading out into the wild, with many featuring attributes designed for specific outdoor pursuits. Case in point: the Casio PRT-B70, which was de [...]

IntroductionA little while back I wrote a defense (or justification, depending on how you look at it) of vintage watch collecting for aBlogtoRead. Following up on that, Id like to share a bit more of my passion for all timekeepers vintage by presenting a state of the market article. My personal interest, and the bulk of my collection, is in Omegas made before the 1980s, so I shall cover that which I know best. [editors note: To complement Jasons article and selected images, I am also including [...]

New for Baselworld 2016, we see the release of the Omega Speedmaster CK2998 Limited Edition watch, a refreshed version of one of the original Omega Speedmasters, the CK2998. This new version?opts for the familiar manual winding calibre 1861?movement but?reimagines the dial with a splash of blue and some rhodium. Its a simple equation, but the choice of blue and the decision to keep that classic movement in there sounds like a winning combination in a world full of Omega Speedmaster iterations.An [...]

Lest you think that this is some tenuous tie-in to the most recent future monarch born in the UK, just note that the two watches IWC has released to commemorate The Little Prince are actually a tie-in to literature. While I dont myself recall ever having read The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, it is one of the best-selling books of all time. ?I mean, how many childrens books from 1943 do you know of that have their own website?Given that de Saint-Exupery was an adventurer and a pilo [...]

IWC fans who are paying attention to the calendar should know by now that 2018 marks the 150-year anniversary of the well-known brand from Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Founded in 1868 by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones, IWC would slowly and gradually, over its one-and-a-half-century-long history, develop a reputation for solidly engineered watches?C the companys Latin motto, Probus Scafusia, translates to good craftsmanship from Schaffhausen. To celebrate the 150-year anniversary of t [...]

I am very much a watch guy.? If youre reading , then chances are high that youd consider yourself to be a member of the same club.? But its worth noting that within our niche group of horologically inclined individuals, there are several sub-categories of watch enthusiasts.There are the singularly brand loyal, those who pledge their allegiance to one brand above all.? There are those who are captivated by the haute horology models.? The movement snobs.? The luxury enthusiasts.? The tool watch/sp [...]

One of the most exciting announcements for Oris watches last year in 2014 was the debut of their first (modern) in-house made movement known as the Calibre 110 (announced on here). Until then, Oris hadnt produced an in-house movement since 1982, at which time, the company decided to only produce mechanical modules that would sit on top of movements produced by companies such as ETA. Since 1982, Oris has come under new ownership, so the Calibre 110 (named in honor of the 110th anniversary of the [...]

At last years SIHH,?Richard Mille presented to the world the RM 036, a 15-pieces limited edition of what was their first wristwatch equipped with a G-force sensor. With the RM 36-01, a new piece for the 2014 SIHH, the brand?reiterates the G-sensor technology with some modifications in both its construction and its presentation specially made for their rally car driving brand ambassador. And although the RM 36-01 Competition G-Sensor Sebastien Loeb makes little sense as a name, it does rather wel [...]

Breitling is a tough one for me. I have for long appreciated the engineering that goes into their watches and the overall quality all that results in-I have, however, just never fallen in that deep, relentless love with any of their designs thus far. That may be over now, as I saw the Breitling Colt Chronograph Automatic hands-on this year at Baselworld, and at last I could say: this may be it.The devil is in the details, and the situation is no different this time around either. Pieces like tho [...]

John is in Iceland but we still manage to stay warm with watches. We discuss the innovating yet perhaps futile Urwerk EMC movement, and the easily lovable Seiko Prospex Tuna with the Spring Drive movement. We also cover Montegrappas new Chaos watch (youll either hate it or love it), and the nice looking new Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 139 here Or, download the mp3 here and now.To follow along at home:See the Montegrappa Chaos in si [...]

Ive always appreciated Oris, having handled or worn most of its offerings at some point or another in my nearly five years of being in watch media. However, none of its watches captured my attention enough to compel me to do a review or hands-on. Thats been for no reason beyond the fact that there are so many quality watch journalists at and peer outlets that are such big fans of the brand and have a lot more to say about it. The brand thats been an increasingly dominant player in the ~$2,000 v [...]