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Doxa is on a historic, Anne Hathaway-like tear in 2026. The Oscar winning actress will appear in a total of five films by the end of the year, including The Odyssey (a huge hit), The Devil Wears Prada II (also a huge hit), and Mother Mary (very much not a hit but one of my […]…
With their latest collab, Noah and Timex leave the dress watches at home.
Awake is adding three new versions to its Son Mai collection, with Frosted Leaf Storm, Blood Moon, and Lagoon variants. The Frosted Leaf first appeared in 2025 with blue, green, and moka dials, followed by the Royal Red and Royal Blue versions, each with its own take on the la…
Geneva Watch Days returns September 2nd–6th, 2026, bringing 71 independent watchmaking maisons to Geneva for five days of presentations, exhibitions, discussions, and events. Now in its seventh and biggest edition yet, GWD retains its decentralized format, with brands presenti…
While Tiffany is mostly known for its emblematic blue colour and its high-end jewellery, the NYC-based brand has been involved in watchmaking for much longer than most would expect. For instance, Tiffany introduced its first chronograph, back then a pocket watch, of course, ba…
Originally introduced in 2018 as the first new model since the brand’s 2016 re-launch under CEO Raphael Granito, the Formex Essence serves as the bread and butter of the Swiss brand’s modern catalog. The classic 39mm stainless steel Essence holds the distinction of being Forme…
Formex is giving its best-selling, compact Essence 39mm a refresh, bringing in technical and ergonomic improvements. The 39mm Essence was first showcased in 2020 as the smaller sibling to the original 43mm model, and we have since seen it in everything from the regular collect…
It’s impossible to have a conversation about contemporary wristwatches without mentioning Apple, as the American tech company sells more Apple Watches each year than the combined output of the entire Swiss watch industry. Each new generation of the Apple Watch is more capable…
Every time anOrdain announces a new release, I sit up and listen carefully. Over the past decade, the Scottish brand has made a name for itself for creating some of the absolute best dials in the industry. The craftsmanship and creativity in every new release are almost second…
The Formex Essence Automatic COSC 39mm is a clear example of watch evolution. It’s proof that progress is less about changing the design than refining what is already there. The 39mm case, its proportions, design, and overall presence on the wrist remain unchanged. Why change…