For the most part, 2021 has been a year of iterative change for omega, in keeping with the brands long standing tradition of refining existing designs rather than outright replacing them. The brands updates to the GMT-Master II line are perhaps the best examples of this philosophy out of omegas 2021 announcements, with the brand quietly announcing amid its other novelties that the popular stainless steel GMT-Master II models will once again be available with the classic three link stainless stee [...]

To borrow a bit of parlance from the kitchen, camouflage in fashion is a bit like truffle oil. Its tired, its overdone, and its far from edgy - but it makes a trendy resurgence every few years despite our best efforts to dismiss its cultural contributions as another try-hard tactic to drum up interest. However, when used in the right application (and volume) it can actually be pretty amazing. Overdo it, and the meal is ruined. Late last year, Casio released a limited new capsule collection of pr [...]

Bulgari will soon release the first Ultranero (very black) versions of the Bulgari Octo watch starting with four new models that look quite good at first glance. I first noticed Bulgaris use of the Ultranero title when covering the very original-looking Bulgari Tourbillon Saphir here (as there is a Tourbillon Saphir Ultranero model), and the term sounds quite cool for what Bulgari uses to describe their timepieces which have DLC black coatings.The Bulgari Octo watch collection is quickly becomin [...]

This year was rumored to be the year that Jaeger LeCoultre brought a new sports watch to market-one that would join the growing ranks of the modern luxury sport category, and (we hoped) would bring a fresh rival to the likes of Piaget, Girard Perregaux, Audemars Piguet, and even Patek Philippe competing in that space. And they have-sorta. Since 2018 is also the 50th anniversary of the original Memovox Polaris from 1968, Jaeger LeCoultre is introducing at SIHH five new Polaris models to an entire [...]

For 2022, Japans Casio releases a rare high-end digital dial version of its lauded MR-G collection of elevated G-Shock watches with the MRGB5000 family. There hasnt been a digital member of the G-Shock MR-G watch collection since 1999, even though the original Casio G-Shock MR-G watch from 1996 sported a digital screen. MR-G watches (quite literally Mr. G, as in a mature, adult version of G-Shock products) started out as a more sophisticated way to enjoy the durability and reliability of G-Shock [...]

2020 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of German?brand A. Lange Sohne, and while the year has already seen several major updates from the marque perhaps the most spectacular of all has been saved for Watches Wonders Shanghai 2020. With a direct reference to founder F. A. Lange in the name, its clear the brand has high hopes for this limited edition, and looking at the sheer scope of mechanical prowess on display its fair to say those hopes are justified. The limited edition A. Lange [...]

One of the great innovations in luxury watchmaking over the past several years has been the wave of durable proprietary case materials, bringing sporty toughness and scratch resistance to a vast array of bespoke carbon compounds and gold alloys. Italian watchmaker Panerai has been a prolific contender in this industry-wide material arms race and, for its latest release, the brand ups the ante by creating a new exclusive case alloy that brings immense durability to the worlds most precious metal: [...]

Ah, Glashutte Original. When I had my first exposure to the brand, I reviewed a fairly simple model, the three-hander (with Panorama date display) Seventies. With that watch, I particularly enjoyed the styling, as well as the understated elegance that came from the layout. So that left me curiouswould the same appreciation hold over when the number of complications increased?Thats a question I got to answer for myself after spending some time with the Senator Perpetual Calendar The story this wa [...]

For the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing mission, Omega has remade a classic 18k-gold Speedmaster with onyx hour markers and a burgundy-hued bezel. The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition is a richly priced and outfitted luxury Speedmaster with a good historical narrative and a fresh new Omega in-house movement. Omega uses its brand new caliber 3861 manually wound movement, something collectors have been eager to receive for a while. Basically, the 386 [...]

Recently, Grand Seiko introduced a new line called Evolution 9, which takes inspiration from the iconic 44GS, the brands very first watch from 1964. As of now, the Evolution 9 has been comprised of dressier pieces like the SLGA009, AKA the White Birch, and the striking SLGA007, but now Grand Seiko is adding five sports watches to the collection for Watches Wonders 2022. With two GMTs, two chronograph GMTs, and a diver, the Evolution 9 collection grows to include a variety of sports watches all [...]

Were very used to seeing classic models being reborn, time and time again in watchmaking, but few are quite so unchanging as the Jaeger Le-Coultre Reverso. Invented in 1931, the Reverso (as it is commonly known) came to life to solve a persistent problem. A British officer stationed in India had noticed his watch was sustaining frequent damage during rambunctious polo matches and so a reversing case, enabling the face to be hidden from damage, was developed. The center of the watch head slides o [...]

This is the first new Franck Muller watch in sometime which makes sense as the watch maker has had to lay-off people due to a reduction in demand. The development of a few watch is very expensive, especially with a maker like Franck Muller. They dont just get a movement from ETA and built a watch around it, but rather build their own movement, or have one made for them. This with the physical design of the watch takes years, and is a huge investment. For a watch maker to stay in the spotlight, [...]

John and I go back and forth jesting on Memorigins Batman tourbillon watch. We also talk about the new Maison Patek Philippe in China, as well as what real Chinese watch tastes actually are. Last, you get to hear more about the new website and all the blood, sweat, and tears behind it.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 121 here. Download the MP3. [...]

sponsored post presented on by advertiserIn 1970, just one year after NASAs Apollo 11 mission to the moon, Citizen watches of Japan introduced the worlds first consumer wristwatch produced from titanium. Since then, the renowned timepiece and instrument maker has been an innovator in the field of not only designing robust and lightweight titanium metal watches but also in the manufacture and production of precision titanium components.As Citizen celebrates 50 years of producing titanium timepie [...]

Congrats to Ruurd J. from Ontario, Canada,?who is the lucky winner of our recent Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph?watch giveaway. You lucky dog, you! Thanks again to everyone who entered, and please enter this months special giveaway?here for a chance to win a TAG Heuer watch Indianapolis 500 race experience. [...]

While bronze cased watches are nothing new, the past few years have seen an explosion of bronze timepieces across the industry. As more designs turn to bronze, bronzes scope in the market has expanded from a tough and offbeat alternative to stainless steel to include a wide array of genuinely luxurious applications. As bronze moves upmarket, however, there is still a demand for the reddish metal in no-nonsense tool watches. Hamiltons latest offering is a perfect example of this old-school bronze [...]

Here is something you dont see everyday. The Toubrograph Pour le Merite by Saxonys A. Lange Sohne was the second watch by the high-class watch maker to bear the Pour le Merite badge. The available model is of the rarest, in platinum, with just 51 pieces made. The watch was released in 2005 with an incredible reception. Despite the fact that A. Lange Sohne watches are often very similar in character, it is the small differences that each new model bears that are intriguing. The watch company de [...]

When it comes to auto racing, you dont find much of it on TV outside of standard NASCAR and drag racing (at least not here in the States). Many years ago though, I discovered the sport of rally racing, and I was hooked. Theres just something fun about watching cars racing against the clock, sliding through (generally) unpaved surfaces. And thats the sport that this Oris model is commemorating rally racing.But its not just any rally, its the RAID Suisse-Paris, which features classic cars taking [...]

Have it known that the US side of Oriss operation is comprised of some very lovely, helpful people. While I didnt get to spend as much time as I would have liked with them at Baselworld 2010, I will be spending more time with their watch collection in June. I was able to get shots of a very cool limited edition piece the Oris RAID Chronograph. RAID is a rally race of vintage cars. It now takes place in Switzerland and France, and only includes automobiles made before 1975. If you want to learn [...]

Starting today and running to the 28th, the Watches and Wonders show in Hong Kong (a new watch show event) brings collectors and enthusiasts closer to some of the worlds best watches. Exhibitors include Cartier, Audemars Piguet, JLC, IWC and A. Lange and Sohne. In honor of the show, not only will A. Lange Sohne have their amazing Grand Complication on display, but they are also premiering two new limited edition pieces. Launching additions to both the Lange 1 and Saxonia family, these new model [...]