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...
The life of an independent watchmaker, or a duo in this case, is hardly ever easy. Roope Kortela and Rene Valta, who you might know from the portrait we produced about a year ago, are pulling the covers off their next watch, but some challenges had to be overcome. When we first spoke with the […]
Happy New Year, everyone! After looking back at 2025 with a series of lists, it’s now time to look forward to the year ahead of us. For this second list of 2026, we highlight five brands to watch in the next 12 months. They do not necessarily have to be small and upcoming ones. This […] Visit...
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...
‘Watches by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts’ is not just a marketing phrase when it comes to ZLTD Watches, but a genuine conviction. It’s about bridging passion, culture and creativity to offer something unique. Singaporean watch nut Z.L. Toh, one half of the brand, started out by spending hours...
You wouldn’t necessarily consider time-and-date watches when thinking of complicated haute horlogerie. Even with a power reserve indicator added in, it still doesn’t sound very impressive or complex, does it? Well, the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date proves that sometimes the simplest things...
For this Enthusiast Spotlight, proudly sponsored by the Windup Watch Shop, we sit down with professional guitarist Kurt Ozan, a musician whose life on the road is defined by precision, rhythm, and feel. Best known for his work alongside Luke Combs, Kurt brings the same intentionality to his...
Rolex crowns, like pretty much every other element of a Rolex watch, say a lot about the style of timepiece that they’re attached to. Each one has an intriguing visual language all its own in addition to a very specific technical purpose. In this article, we decipher the somewhat complex codes...
Radical from its release in 1976, during a watch era marked by the Quartz Crisis, the lasting impact of Patek Philippe’s Genta-designed Nautilus cannot be understated. With its large, porthole-shaped case, sporty, integrated-bracelet design, and luxurious price tag, it was a watch that was an...
Vyntage Horology is the brand created by the Seddiqi family, long regarded as the most influential retailers in the Gulf; Ahmed Seddiqi has just celebrated 75 years in business. They are also organisers of Dubai Watch Week, which has become the beating heart of independent watchmaking in the...
