Moser’s new Endeavour Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date occupies a strange niche which the brand has now explored twice in the span of just a few months: a watch with a movement that has been converted from an automatic version to manually wound for additional functionality and convenience. I’d...
Chinese watchmaking is often frowned upon at best, but things have changed in the past few years. More often than not, we categorise Chinese watches as entry-level (to remain polite) or counterfeits. No need to say, this is very simplistic. But we have decided to forget our prejudices and to...
In celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, Hamilton is looking back through its own history to revive one of its most legendary and rare tool watches
Gold Bars & Rolexes Seized from CIA Officer, SOF Week Watches, Bremonts for Ejectees, Unit Watches at Auction, Putin’s Watch Ban, Royal Pop Madness, Watch Crime, & More By Benjamin Lowry With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and our Third Option Foundation fundraiser complete, it’s time to...
Few debates in the watch world have remained as persistent — or as emotionally charged — as sapphire versus Hesalite. For decades, enthusiasts have argued over which material belongs on a true tool watch, particularly one intended for aerospace use. Sapphire offers exceptional scratch resistance...
Collaboration has been at the core of watchmaking since the early days with the etablissage system on which the artform was founded joining together craftspeople of all disciplines to bring a watch to life. In our modern era, collaborations have become more formalized between watchmakers as well...
My admiration for Ming is well documented on Fratello. Aside from the articles, I have talked a lot about the brand with Mike in many episodes of Fratello On Air. It is no surprise, then, that I’m excited to see all of Ming’s releases. The latest announcement of the Polymesh – Straight reminded...
The Parmigiani Fleurier Carillon Tourbillon combines a minute repeater with a tourbillon regulator in an 18ct white gold case. Limited to five pieces, this 30th anniversary timepiece features four visible serpentine gongs and a 12-day power reserve.
Kollokium is a project-based watchmaking platform founded in 2020 by Manuel Emch, Barth Nussbaumer and Amr Sindis. Created as an alternative to conventional brand-led horology, Kollokium does not want to be labelled as a “brand” and embraces freedom to build timepieces with “no defined artistic...
