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Introducing: Toledano & Chan B/1 Dazzle Is A Perfect Interpretation Of One Of The Weirdest Camouflage Patterns Ever
Now you see it. Okay, now you definitely see it. But hiding isn't the point of this camo.
Introducing – The New and Stylish Pequignet Attitude Onyx
After last year’s limited-edition Attitude with Tiger’s Eye dial, Pequignet continues to expand its collection with a version that once again puts the dial material centre stage. Called the Attitude Onyx, this new model replaces conventional dial finishes with genuine black on…
Does Finishing Make A Watch Movement Work Well, Or Is It Just A Beautifying Trick?
These days, “finishing” is a buzzword. Talk to fans of high horology, and you will most likely hear terms like “anglage,” “black polish,” and “perlage.” It seems like everything is about finishing nowadays, which made a master watchmaker tell me that decorating every last piec…
Actually Affordable: Mondaine Doppio Solar Skeleton Watch
Solar-powered watches are easily among the most practical kinds of timepieces, as they offer the advantages of a quartz movement without the need for routine battery replacements. That said, rarely do watches showcase solar technology in the same way they proudly display mecha…
Introducing – The Vulcain Skindiver Nautique GMT Gets Three Fresh New Colours
For a while, the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique GMT kept things simple with black, white, and blue dials. Nothing wrong with that, of course. These are colours that work on just about any watch, especially one with vintage dive-watch looks. Then came the purple version last year,…
The Toledano & Chan B/1 Dazzle Hides Nothing And Confuses Everything
The watch world doesn’t always embrace those who push creative boundaries. Over the past two decades, however, enthusiasts have become increasingly receptive to watchmakers who challenge conventional ideas. MB&F, Urwerk, De Bethune, and Greubel Forsey have repeatedly demonstra…
Not A Carbon Copy: Introducing The Apiar Carbon1.0 OG Sports Watch
Apiar launches its first sports watch, the Carbon1.0 OG. Utilizing a novel construction process known as Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM), the UK-based brand introduces a fresh approach to carbon-composite watchmaking. The watch features a 40.5mm carbon-fiber oute…
Buying Guide – Six Watches With Unconventional Functions, Displays And Complications
Breaking the rules or pushing back boundaries is critical for the survival of the watchmaking industry. The majority of today’s watches are rooted in the past, yet forget to see what’s needed for today or even the future. There are brands, however, that do things a bit differe…
The Depancel Série-R Chronograph Skeleton Is A Mechanical Open Book
Today, Depancel opens up and shares its mechanical heart. The new Série-R Chronograph Skeleton takes that approach to a fresh extreme. Fully skeletonized, the dial looks entirely different from the rest of the brand’s lineup. It’s a racy design that takes its cues from ’70s au…
Hands-On: The Limited-Edition Citizen Promaster Air Skyhawk A-T Watch In Gold Tone Is Big, Loud Fun
Like so many enthusiasts of my generation, many of my earliest memories of watches come from the deluge of advertising for the Citizen Promaster family in the ‘90s and 2000s. Long before I ever was consciously into the hobby, it felt like every magazine I read or every trip I…