Norqain, founded in 2018, quickly became a challenger in the mechanical sports watch segment, offering robustness, innovative materials, and a distinctive look. The Wild ONE collection is important to the brand’s identity, designed to be worn during physical activity or outdoor adventures,...
If there’s a more beautiful place to spend a weekend surrounded by watches, we haven’t found it. Windup Watch Fair San Francisco returns… and yes, it’s still the one with all the views. We’re talking sweeping sightlines of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz sitting quietly in the distance, salt...
Mankind returns to the Moon wearing notable watches from Breitling & Omega By Benjamin Lowry On Friday evening, Artemis II’s Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, slowed in its descent from the atmosphere by three massive parachutes. Acting as the main recovery...
Founded in 2017, Felipe Pikullik has been building some of the most beautiful watches in Germany. That’s a bold claim given the exceptional haute horology of Glashütte, but one that I stand by. Whether it’s their entry-level Klassik or the openworked Mondphase II, the young brand’s attention to...
Achingly cool objects sure manage to bring the worst out of me and evoke a cellular level of envy of the filthy rich who can actually afford, wear, and experience such items. Pointless they may be — often as much as their owners — they nevertheless represent the cutting edge of design and...
Hrotsky Flame Blue Most dial colours are applied – whether that be painted, plated, or printed on – the Hrotsky Flame Blue is grown. Each titanium dial is sandblasted to create a uniform microtexture, then heated by hand until a nanometre-thin oxide layer forms on the surface. As the temperature...
Pilot’s watches have a habit of getting carried away with themselves. Some lean so hard into the heritage side that they end up feeling more like costume pieces than modern watches. I don’t know about you, but I’m not interested in cosplaying as a WWII fighter pilot. Others go big for the sake...
If ever you have attended historic racing events, it’s very likely you’ve heard the thunderous bellow of the mighty Lola T70. This mid-1960s prototype sports car was a formidable foe to the likes of Ferrari, Ford, Porsche and so on. It was built by Lola Cars in the UK and was typically fitted...
The most enthusiast-driven Timex watches are typically positioned as premium offerings, but the American brand also produces a wealth of categorically affordable models that consistently appeal to watch nerds. While models like the Timex Atelier Marine M1a define the luxury-oriented side of the...
Artisans de Genève is a name that many watch fans know for its bespoke approach to watchmaking. The company offers handcrafted timepiece customization upon request from its customers. It has led to a string of unique, brilliant, customized watches. If you have ever seen one of Artisans de...
When it comes to ceramics, Rado is the brand that comes to mind. Rado presented its first ceramic watch in 1986, just 40 years ago… This anniversary marks not only a technological breakthrough, but also the beginning of a long-standing expertise that has become a signature. This special occasion...
