Happy New Year! Unless you like new releases, because the beginning of the year is a veritable drought. So with that in mind, I thought I might use this edition of The Flyback to hit on some of the releases we missed from last year, in the briefest manner possible. Herewith, very short takes on...
I know without a shadow of a doubt that having a free and independent watch media ecosystem is what consumers need to enter and truly enjoy the wristwatch hobby, and what brands need in order to share and archive their histories and achievements. However, the current industry-media model is...
Originally introduced in 2017, the Delma Oceanmaster is the Swiss brand’s lineup of aquatic racing watches that expand upon the blueprint of a diver with sailing-oriented features. In the years since the collection’s debut, Delma has created several different Oceanmaster models. The latest...
In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the conversation opens exactly where it should in the new year — questioning whether the word “master” needs to be retired from watch naming altogether — before immediately veering into geopolitical hypotheticals, Swiss invasion logistics, and the...
First introduced in 2008, Zenith has just introduced perhaps its most impressive rendition of the Zero G yet. Protected by exclusive patents and born of years of pioneering research, the unrivaled innovation of the Zero G mechanism embodies the manufacture’s relentless pursuit of chronometric...
As part of its 145th anniversary celebrations, Seiko has kicked off 2026 by releasing a quartet of limited-edition watches that all feature golden accents. Each of the four models comes from a different corner of the Japanese manufacturer’s catalog (King Seiko, Prospex, Presage, and Astron), and...
Since independent French brand Awake first launched its lacquer-dial Sơn Mài collection in 2024, the lineup has swiftly become a sleeper hit in enthusiast circles, with dynamic, unique dial treatments inspired by everything from dinosaurs to Quentin Tarantino. While its over-the-top themed...
Each new year ushers in a fresh batch of Chinese Zodiac watches, and the Year of the Fire Horse will officially begin on February 17, 2026. When it comes to the various element/animal pairings of the Zodiac, some are simply more majestic than others. While nobody wants a timepiece inspired by a...
The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner watch collection has only gotten better since its original debut a few years ago. The Streamliner is Swiss H. Moser & Cie.’s answer to the “integrated bracelet” design category, and it has delighted high-end enthusiasts with its distinctive style and wearing...
Light and shadow: the essence of photography. For over 150 years, Leica has been perfecting its craft, creating optics that capture those fundamental elements of photography unlike anyone else. In 2022, Leica decided to branch out from cameras and optical instruments and create timepieces that...
A significant portion of modern Luminox watches are made from a proprietary carbon-based composite known as Carbonox, but the material is typically only used for their cases and bezels, with rubber straps generally serving as the de-facto configuration. However, similar to forged carbon, Carbonox...
Creative watchmaker Mr Jones Watches has never been one to shy away from emotional honesty — or visual provocation. With the brand’s latest permanent-collection release, Feline Fine, that philosophy is distilled into one of its most relatable designs yet: a darkly humorous meditation on optimism,...
