It has been an absolute whirlwind of a year with Swatch’s follow-up to the MoonSwatch phenomenon that took over the industry in 2022. And it truly was – nay, is – a phenomenon. I mean, think about it: Swatch and Omega, two brands under the Swatch Group umbrella, collaborated to release an (extremely) affordable take … Read more
2013 is the 100th anniversary of Seiko watchmaking. Bet you didn’t expect that, did you? It’s true. Seiko has been in watches longer than most of those Swiss guys who, within the past 25 years, bought the name of a dead watchmaker and called themselves important. As such, this year at BaselWorld, Seiko released a … Read more
This particular wristwatch was announced in October of last year, and we’ve been looking forward to getting our hands on one ever since. The Hi-Beat GMT models from Grand Seiko have proven to be quite popular and as we mentioned, a Hi-Beat GMT won the Petit Aiguille prize at the 2014 Grand Prix Horlogerie de … Read more
The new releases from Seiko keep coming. These are the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph (ref. SQR047) and the 100th Anniversary Limited Edition (ref. SQR049). The panda dial SQR047 is a regular production release, while the blue-grey SQR049 will be limited to 1,000 pieces. Together, they’re a handsome pair of Speedtimers with just enough heritage inspiration. Besides … Read more
Over the years, SevenFriday C-Series PDP Replica Watch signature lugless square watch concept has proven itself both versatile and impressively evocative, with spinoff designs inspired by everything from steam locomotives to Brazilian cocktails. For its latest effort, the brand turns its attention to the world of firearms, reimagining its core offering with aesthetic cues from a variety … Read more
Some Rolex releases present updates that are uniquely Rolex. It’s the sort of stuff that wouldn’t excite someone outside the watch world, and that would make those who pretend not to like Rolex roll their eyes. Take, for example, the new Deepsea Sea-Dweller which saw minor reductions to the bezel, and a change to the … Read more
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is among the most coveted sports chronographs wristwatches in the world. But arguably, there is no more special a Daytona than the one bestowed upon the winner of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. This year marked the 60th running of the historic Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, of which Rolex … Read more
Well, the guessing game is finally over: Rolex announced its novelties for 2022 and officially marked its participation at this year’s Watches & Wonders fair, which kicked off this morning. While the titanium models that some hoped for didn’t materialize, the brand has served up some pleasant surprises, some more out of left field than … Read more
Rolex is introducing the new generation of its classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, featuring an updated design in a 41 mm case and the new Rolex calibre 3235, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology. The new Datejust 41 is offered in yellow or Everose Rolesor versions – a combination of 904L steel and either … Read more
A new jewel shines on the surface of the sea: for the first time, the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 is available in yellow gold – an inspired and original refinement to the emblematic sailing timepiece that in no way alters its course. Rolex is presenting a new version of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42. From now on, the … Read more