Hands-on review of the Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 in 18k red gold and steel (Ref. UB0136251B1U1). Covering the in-house Caliber B01 movement, 44mm case with ceramic inserts, Chronomat history, specs, pros and cons, and verdict.
I somehow stumbled onto Kieser Design in 2024 and decided to pick up a Purple Signature Edition. I just received my second Kieser, the Blue Tragwerk. I love watches that
Hands-on review of the Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronometer in titanium and rose gold. In-house UN-118 movement, 300m water resistance, and strong secondary value.
I ordered this watch knowing 37mm would be too small for my wrist. The dial made me do it anyway. The Manhattan Graffiti puts IFL's hand-painted graffiti on MAEN's slim octagonal case, limited to 500 pieces. No two dials are identical. Two Stockholm companies, one collaboration that makes sense.
Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer 120th Anniversary review. 46mm hand-wound ETA 6498-2, 1,892 pieces worldwide. The presentation box converts to a functional gimbal mount.
Bamford built the asymmetrical Carrera that TAG Heuer wouldn't. Gradient dial in blue-gray, Calibre Heuer 02, and that lopsided subdial layout I keep chasing.
Review of the Squale x Chronofactum 1521 UCB Limited Edition, a 500m dive watch featuring the bund bezel originally developed for German combat divers.
Review of the Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Ref. 2740. The largest steel Santos ever made, with ETA 7753-based movement. Secondary market buying guide and specs.
