Most watch aficionados consider a go-to dress watch to be a necessary addition to any collection, whether it’s a piece designated for wear only on special occasions or one worn daily to the office. Along with sports watches, dress watches represent one of the most sought-after styles, so we’ve...
In terms of enthusiast buzz, the Tissot Ballade, an elegant, unisex model first introduced in the 1990s, is far from the most prominent watch in the Swiss brand’s rather sprawling collection. In recent years, the surprise-hit PRX collection —which revived a mostly forgotten 1970s watch that...
Hölstein’s own Oris has been on quite a roll with its watch releases lately (I mean, I think the recent revamp of the ProPilot Date speaks for itself). Today, the watchmaker has turned its focus to another one of its most storied collections, reviving another of the brand’s historic designs...
Omega is introducing a new Speedmaster to kick off the new year, as is customary at this point, and this time, it’s a familiar face getting a regular production re-work. Contrasting sub-dials on the Moonwatch are generally reserved for special editions and precious metal executions, but that...
In recent memory, few contemporary watch collections have garnered as much lasting praise in the value-for-money category as Hamilton’s Khaki Field. It is heralded as the gold standard for modern field watches, packing a punch from its aesthetics to its craftsmanship and rich historical legacy....
Award season is here, and with it comes those red carpet moments that tend to divide watch lovers. On one hand it can be fun to see which watch you can spot on the wrists of Hollywood’s best, on the other it can be a little misleading with so much of the event being led by styling choices rather...
So, how much is a Rolex going to cost you in 2026? Obviously, the answer depends on a variety of factors including the model collection and material. With annual price increases officially set for the start of 2026, we see jumps ranging between 5-9% with precious metals accounting for the higher...
Rolex crowns, like pretty much every other element of a Rolex watch, say a lot about the style of timepiece that they’re attached to. Each one has an intriguing visual language all its own in addition to a very specific technical purpose. In this article, we decipher the somewhat complex codes...
Radical from its release in 1976, during a watch era marked by the Quartz Crisis, the lasting impact of Patek Philippe’s Genta-designed Nautilus cannot be understated. With its large, porthole-shaped case, sporty, integrated-bracelet design, and luxurious price tag, it was a watch that was an...
It’s wild that the Casio Calculator Watch is not just still around but actively thriving. Retro designs are “in” right now, so it’s not a surprise to see these neat gadgets strapped on wrists in Brooklyn and Silver Lake, but there is something to be said about a collective desire to bring back...
The Citizen Promaster Diver “Fugu” is one of the most emblematic of the Japanese watchmaker’s vast and storied series of dive watches, and one of the few in that series to offer an automatic movement in addition to a time-tested and distinctly quirky design. Here’s what you should know about the...
One of the first hurdles to clear for newcomers to watch appreciation is the clarification of two very common horological categories: chronograph vs. chronometer. Quite simply, a chronometer (from the Greek chronos , meaning time, and meter, meaning measure) is any watch or clock that keeps...
