Cool Watches

Denim Diver: Introducing the Oris x Momotaro Divers Sixty-Five

You could be forgiven for missing it during last week’s barrage of new launches from the watch brands on the first all-online Watches & Wonders event, but independent, affordable-luxury brand Oris also had a significant product release last week: an update to its popular Divers Sixty-Five series, produced in partnership with Japanese denim maker Momotaro...

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May 1, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Back to the Table: Roger Dubuis Unveils Excalibur Knights of the Round Table IV

Swiss haute horologerie brand Roger Dubuis is well known for its uncommon and innovative designs, as well as its interesting use of materials, three-dimensional dials, and gemstones. This month, the luxury watchmaker unveiled its newest Excalibur Knights of the Round Table watch— the fourth addition to this super-limited series (ref. RDDBEX0785). The latest watch features...

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Apr 23, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Omega Constellation Co‑Axial Master Chronometer 39-mm

At the beginning of 2020, famed Swiss watchmaker Omega unveiled the next generation of its Constellation collection. The refreshed series — which is regarded as Omega’s take on today’s very popular integrated-bracelet style, finds its origins both in 1952 and 1982 (vintage picture below via Fratello Magazine). The former year was the initial launch of...

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Apr 12, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

Ball Watch Goes Diving with the Tech-Heavy Engineer Hydrocarbon Original

At the end of last month, historical watchmaker Ball Watch — best known for purpose-built tool watches over its 129 -year history, most famously the groundbreaking railroad watches that made its reputation — unveiled the latest update to its distinguished diving collection, the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original. The new model commemorates 15 years of the series,...

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Apr 10, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

Seiko Unveils Four New Watches Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Its First Divers’ Watch

Earlier today, as part of a host of new 2020 releases, Japan’s Seiko unveiled four new watches celebrating the 55th anniversary of the brand’s first dive watch. The first three of these are a trilogy of vintage re-issues, using the 1970s “Tuna” 6159, the 1960s Hi-Beat 6215 and 62MAS 6217 as base designs (vintage models...

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Mar 5, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

Revisiting the Fifties: Breitling Launches the AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition

On the heels of its popular Navitimer Ref. 809 1959 Re-Edition, Breitling continues to grow its stable of pilots’ watches inspired by vintage models. The latest, which debuted last week, is the AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition, channeling the design of the original 1950s Co-Pilot watch (vintage watch pictured below) and representing, in fact, only...

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Feb 26, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Bulova Unveils Three New Heritage Models as Part of Military Collection

Last week, Bulova, the distinctly American watch brand founded in 1875, released three new models inspired by the historical watches it produced for the U.S. military in the early-to mid-20th Century. With the new Hack and A-15 Pilot watches, Bulova kickstarts its Military Collection, thus expanding its range of heritage offerings.

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Feb 25, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: The Timex M79 Automatic

It was about this time last year that budget-friendly Timex first unveiled its now-cult-classic Q Timex. That watch was an instant hit, with its “spirit of ‘79” style, vintage-inspired heritage, and — most importantly for many consumers— ultra-affordable price tag of only $179. Last week, Timex unveiled the latest addition to the Q Timex series,...

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Feb 23, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

Urwerk Expands UR-100 SpaceTime Series with New GunMetal Edition

Urwerk, the futuristic haute horologerie brand known for its forward-leaning, avant garde designs, has added to its UR-100 SpaceTime series with a new GunMetal edition. The new watch, distinguished by its new colorway combining a gray case and new, contrasting luminescent dial accents, propels the intriguing, unconventional series forward in a new and distinct way,...

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Feb 12, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946

Longines, a Swiss manufacturer that has become well known for mining its rich archives, last month unveiled the latest addition to its Heritage collection: the Classic Chronograph 1946. Like all other models within that vintage-inspired collection, the Classic Chronograph 1946 takes its cues from a historical model — in this case a classical-looking, unnamed 1940s...

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Feb 9, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono

Last fall, Swiss-based Hamilton unveiled the latest addition to its American Classic collection with the new Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono. The American Classic collection — which recalls the brand’s historic founding in the U.S. and some of the most iconic watches it manufactured while still stateside — has been the host of many different watches...

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Feb 2, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42

This week on “Vintage Eye,” we visit one of the most hotly debated vintage-inspired watches of the past few years, taking a deep dive into the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42mm. If you’re unfamiliar with the watch — but are familiar with a little model called the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak — then you can...

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Jan 26, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

Two New Damascus Steel Lab 01 Models Cap Corum’s 2019 Releases

To cap off the year, Corum this month has released two new additions to its Lab 01 collection, which was first unveiled as an experimental series in the brand’s eclectic lineup. The two new models upon first glance seem very similar to their two predecessors (covered here), but are now distinguished by their use of...

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Dec 29, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Timex Q Timex

With 2019 coming to a close, this week we’ll take a look at one of the most popular dark horse releases of the year: the Timex Q Timex. This watch was first revealed by the brand last spring, and was an instant hit among critics and consumers alike, for its accessible price point and retro-suave...

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Dec 22, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

WATCH TO WATCH

Creating a Buzz: The New Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Mosquito

At Breitling’s Los Angeles Summit this past September, the Swiss brand debuted a number of different models (including an all-new Avenger collection) and showcased many of its already popular designs. But one watch unveiled at the event seemed to stand out in the crowd: the new Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Mosquito. The new watch...

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Dec 20, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

Pedals in the Metal: RGM Introduces Model 500-GMT-RS Limited Edition Richard Sachs

Last Monday, Pennsylvania-based watch manufacturer RGM released the Model 500-GM-RS, a new sports watch released in partnership with bicycle frame builder Richard Sachs. This new model is the second watch to result from the collaboration between Sachs and RGM founder Roland Murphy — like the first one, a limited-edition, bespoke timepiece that speaks to both...

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Dec 14, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

The Next James Bond Movie Watch Revealed: Introducing the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition

Earlier this week, after much anticipation and speculation, Omega has announced the release of the watch to be worn by cinematic super-spy James Bond in the upcoming Bond film, No Time to Die: the Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition. This new timepiece will feature a similar red, black, and brown color scheme to that seen...

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Dec 8, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

Flying High: IWC Announces Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Blue Angels”

Last week, famed pilot watch manufacturer IWC unveiled its latest release, the new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Blue Angels.” The blue-clad model is a special edition of the Schaffhausen-based brand’s Pilot’s Watch Chronograph series, released in partnership with the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels. The Blue Angels are the United States Navy’s flight demonstration squadron. The...

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Dec 2, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Chronograph

Today on “Vintage Eye,” we’ll be focusing our gaze on Alpina’s new Startimer Pilot Heritage Chronograph, a neo-vintage bicompax monopusher chronograph released earlier this fall. This new model takes its inspiration from a 1970s helmet-style case design common in racing watches during the era — like this Bulova seen below via Analog/Shift— and an older-style...

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Dec 1, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

Jack Ryan’s Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono is Back for Season 2

Earlier this month, Hamilton announced its continued sponsorship of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series on Amazon Prime with a special edition of its Khaki Field Auto Chrono. The watch was first released last year to coincide with the premiere of the streaming series, and this month makes its second-season debut on the wrist of the...

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Nov 20, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

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