The Urwerk UR-100 has become one of my favorite designs in high end independent watchmaking. Whenever I encounter one (a rare event given the brand’s annual production of just around 200 watches total) I’m blown away by the way it distills the essence of the brand into a completely wearable,...
Pforzheim is known as Germany’s “Golden City” for its jewellery and watchmaking (alongside Glashütte) activities, and both Laco and Circula have deep roots there. Each brand is celebrating an anniversary, 100 years for Laco and 70 years for Circula, and they’ve partnered to celebrate with a pair...
We’ve all had the experience of putting down our watch a little too carelessly, and accidentally scratching it on something sharp, or even worse, knocking it off and seeing it fly across the room in Hollywood-esque slow-motion while screaming “NOOOOooooo!!!” at the top of your lungs. It’s...
The 1970s is the decade that just keeps giving. But rather than just drawing from the same Genta-shaped well, some intrepid brands have started aesthetically branching out, and not just towards other watches of the era. Architecture, for example, is a bit of a favourite and that’s precisely...
Another Friday, another list! This week, it’s the start of a new series. In 2026, we want to keep you informed about all the best releases that come out during the year. That is why we decided to create a Top 5 of our favorite releases from every month. As this is the first Friday […] Visit...
There’s no denying that 2026 is a big year for the Citizen brand. This year marks a half-century for its flagship Eco-Drive light-powered movement technology, and to kick off a year of anniversary festivities, it’s added a series of desirable features to entry-level Eco-Drive offerings that have...
Since founding Sarpaneva Watches in Helsinki, the independent Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva has consistently explored an approach shaped by the Nordic visual universe, mechanical honesty and a powerful sense of narrative. Best known for his Korona case design and expressive moon displays,...
George Russell took fourth in last year’s Formula One championship in his Mercedes-AMG Petronas race monster. He did so by reaching the podium nine times, including two wins in both Canada and Singapore. No, he didn’t become the world champion, but bookmakers have high hopes for him in 2026....
Recently, over the course of a brutally cold weekend here in Concord, NH, I rewatched last year’s F1, the Brad Pitt vehicle that is essentially a very long advertisement for the sport for which it is named. It’s a fun movie, and even though it was made for giant screens and deafening surround...
ORDER HERE During a 2022 trip to Africa, I brought my Tudor Black Bay 58 and a CWC SBS . While the watch pair worked well, I realized I needed a better watch case, as the watch roll I brought was bulky, poorly constructed, and lacking character. After returning, W.O.E. worked with Leather Works...
