The Omega Seamaster is not only a modern icon among divers’ watches; it’s also the cornerstone of one of the Swiss brand’s most prominent and versatile collections: today’s connoisseur can choose between robust, sporty utility (the Seamaster Diver 300M), nautical-inspired elegance (the Aqua...
We find ourselves in a remarkably privileged era of watch collecting. A decade ago, the term “microbrand” conjured images of cheaply assembled parts and uninspired homages. Today, the microbrand space couldn’t look more different. In fact, it’s where some of the best horological sorcery is...
Launched onto the scene at this year’s Watches & Wonders , the Oris Star Edition brought back one of the most significant designs in the brand’s repertoire in a modern re-edition that captures the spirit and ethos of the mid-century model that inspired it. Down below, we’re breaking down...
There are few watches that have achieved the cultural significance and lasting impact of the TAG Heuer Monaco. Making its official debut in 1969 and named after the Monaco Grand Prix, the Heuer Monaco was the first-ever water-resistant, square-cased wristwatch, and among the first chronographs...
There’s not much left to say about the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 that hasn’t already been said. It’s a watch that feels like it’s always been there, even though it was only released by Tissot in 2021, at exactly the right moment in history. With integrated-bracelet designs on the upswing, Tissot...
Before we get into the best full lume dial watches out there, it's important to learn some of the history you may not know about this aspect of watchmaking. Licking radioactive paint in the name of telling time is undoubtedly the darkest, most macabre secret the luxury watch industry has ever...
Tudor has released a new watch on the heels on Watches & Wonders, but this one is a return to focus on its F1 racing ties, as well as an update on a familiar carbon format. Touted as the Black Bay Chrono Carbon 26, this watch represents Tudor aligning with team livery to create a watch that we...
There are few details in the wild world of watches more romantic than “tropical” style dials. In true vintage examples, they're a physical testament to the aging process – the once stark black tones warmed and patinated to chocolate browns and caramels through the passage of time, repeated wear,...
Earlier this year, Seiko replaced the immensely popular Speedtimer reference SSC813 and its iterations with a new collection called the Speedmaster SSC961. This comes just a few short years of production for the SSC813, and represents a subtle evolution for the line that seeks incremental...
This year at Watches and Wonders , Rolex released a number of exciting watches surrounding the 100-year anniversary of the Oyster case. We had the Oyster Perpetual with the 100 Year dial and crown, we had the Jubilee dial with its unique printing application process, we had the Ombre Datejust,...
Serica is a brand that has managed to achieve the seemingly impossible in an ever-crowded, modern horological landscape. It makes the “no-brand look” its calling card. Gaze deeply into a Serica dial, and you’ll not find a name, a crest, or a single letter of text stamped under the 12 o'clock...
The invention of the automatic movement was indisputably a milestone in the history of wristwatches, ensuring that wearers of timepieces with these self-winding mechanisms could count on their watch to run and maintain accuracy. Sometimes, however, nothing beats the old-school, tactile delight...
