BALENCIAGA. I shiver at the thought of the mid-late 2010s, when it seemed impossible to visit an airport, holiday destination, or major city without people peacocking in hideously overpriced, impossibly generic clothing, where $500-$2,500 sweatshirts were justified by little more than a huge...
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s fascinating multi-axis Gyrotourbillon made its debut in 2004 inside a large round Master case. Four years later, the complication was adapted to fit inside the iconic swivelling case of the Reverso, followed in 2016 by an 85th anniversary edition powered by the thinner calibre...
Panerai has introduced the PAM00760 as a bronze take on the Radiomir, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Bermudian ketch Eilean. The new Radiomir Bronzo keeps things simple on paper, with a hand-wound movement, a two-hander layout, and a familiar 47mm case, but its appeal lies in its use of...
With modern consumer trends continuing to favor smaller case sizes in 2026, the French independent brand Serica has just unveiled a new compact timepiece that takes its minimalist tool-watch spirit in an entirely more design-focused direction. Rather than being a smaller version of an existing...
Whether you’re new to the watchmaking game or have been collecting watches for years, finding a great deal is always a joy. But buying an affordable watch doesn’t mean you have to make concessions to style or practicality. On the contrary, even, as for years the affordable watch scene has been...
The WatchIt! Watch Fair will return next month for its fifth edition, presented by 12&60. This one-day event brings watch lovers together in a friendly, relaxed setting. You can view, handle, discuss, and buy watches without pressure. More importantly, you can do it face-to-face with the people...
Something is fascinating and odd about reviewing “sold out” watches. “Sold out” is not a concept legacy watchmakers experience too often; even waiting lists have been eroding dramatically. Then again, these brands seem to struggle more and more to impress, lure, and attain the attention of watch...
It’s Sunday morning, which means it’s time to fire up the espresso machine and enjoy another heated watch battle. In this week’s showdown, Mike picked the new Tudor Monarch, while Jorg chose the King Seiko Vanac. The former was Tudor’s big release at Watches and Wonders 2026, and people seem to...
From Liz Taylor's Serpenti on the Cleopatra set in 1962 to Pacino's Diagono in Heat, Tony Stark's Iron Man Bulgari, and the Octo Finissimo arriving in 2024.
In the early days of primitive watch movements, going back to the 16th century and German Nuremberg Eggs, decorations were important to enhance visual appeal for these mechanical contraptions reserved solely for the wealthy and royalty. Early decorations included intricate engravings and...
