Cool Watches

May The Force Be With You: Citizen Announces Star Wars Inspired Chronograph Quartet

Star Wars fans, listen up! On this memorable day, Citizen has announced a limited edition series of quartz chronographs that are dedicated to the Star Wars saga. Based on the brand’s first chronograph model introduced in 1972, the Chronograph Challenge Timer with a bold bullhead design, the Star Wars x Citizen Tsuno collection consists of four models named...

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May 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Evolution of a Classic: Santos de Cartier Large Model

The Santos wrote history as the world’s first aviator watch for the wrist. A staple in the Cartier collection for more than a century, it has been redesigned countless times without loosing its signature characteristic, such as the oversized and stretched Roman numerals, the railroad-style minutes track and the bold yet elegant sword-shaped hands. Among...

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May 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Dive Squad: Citizen Makes a Splash with New Promaster Additions

Every year is a good year for diver’s watches, but 2022 seems to be particularly promising. Four months in, we have already seen a plethora of entirely new introductions and variations of existing models that raised the bar in terms of good looks and functionality. With two new sub-collections within its Promaster Dive Automatic Collection,...

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Apr 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Architectural Inspiration: Mido Introduces the Multifort Skeleton Vertigo

The architecture of the famous Harbour Bridge in Sydney serves as a source of inspiration for Mido’s Multifort collection. Both icons were created at the same time, in the 1930s. In this spirit, the new Multifort Skeleton highlights the beauty of the individual elements by putting them into the spotlight. Its finely skeletonized plate that...

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Apr 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Norqain Expands the Freedom 60 Chronograph Series with a Smaller Case Size and New Strap Options

Norqain launches two new variants of its popular, vintage-inspired Freedom 60 Chronograph this month, now with a goldilocks diameter of 40mm and the choice of a royal blue or anthracite dial. The colors beautifully contrast with the white flange and the three counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock of the two-layer watch face, which...

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Apr 25, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

MeisterSinger Perigraph in Two New Cool Colorways

Every year, German watchmaker MeisterSinger expands its Perigraph collection with a colorful new iteration. Following a bold yellow edition in 2021, this year the Perigraph will be available as a series watch in two new colors: one in black with bordeaux accents, and the other in black with petrol accents taking center stage. As the...

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Apr 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Mission Timing: Hamilton Releases New Khaki Field Titanium Automatic Variants

Hamilton’s legacy of providing tough, reliable timepieces to military forces during the 20th century lives on in the Khaki Field Titanium Automatic. Previously launched in two 42mm versions, the American-rooted Swiss brand adds a new 38mm case size that is geared to enthusiasts of smaller watches while also highlighting the design of the historic originals. Three distinct...

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Apr 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Mido Unveils the Commander Icône with Green Dial and Integrated Bracelet

Mido launches a new variant of the Commander Icône, designed in 1959 as a tribute to the Eiffel Tower and unchanged ever since, with an olive green sunray dial. This cool look is complemented by the satin-finished stainless-steel case with a diameter of 42mm and an integrated bracelet, which marks a first in this collection....

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Apr 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Panerai Finds a Mid-Size with the Submersible Quaranta Quattro

So far, Panerai’s Submersible has been only available in the two cases sizes 47 and 42mm. At this year’s Watches & Wonders, a new case size that lies in-between has been added. As with most of Panerai’s references, it is expressed in name: Submersible Quaranta Quattro, which translates to 44mm. Apart from the size, the...

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Apr 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Worn & Wound’s Windup Watch Fair Returns This Month to San Francisco

Following the success of their New York event last fall, our friends over at Worn & Wound are launching their next fantastic event, the Windup Watch Fair in San Francisco. The fair and shopping event will be taking place once more in the Bay Area, from April 22 to 24, and will feature an array...

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Apr 14, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Revving Up For the Second Round: TAG Heuer Introduces The Carrera X Porsche Limited Edition at Watches & Wonders 2022

It’s been eagerly awaited by Porsche and TAG Heuer enthusiasts: A new TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche that brings together the strong aesthetics and performance of the two partners. Picking up on the successful collaboration announced at last year’s Watches & Wonders, in 2022, a limited edition of a bold chronograph takes center stage. The TAG Heuer Carrera x...

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Apr 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Touch of Dolce Vita: Baume & Mercier Adds to Riviera Fleet

Baume & Mercier has streamlined its product range putting four collections into the spotlight. The one that is likely to have the greatest impact upon the brand’s personality is probably the Riviera. Designed in 1973 by the legendary watch designer Gerald Genta who was also the mastermind behind the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and...

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Apr 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Savoir-faire of Elegance: Cartier Launches Three New Santos-Dumont Timepieces

The Santos de Cartier is truly a symbol of timelessness. It was created by Mr. Louis Cartier himself in 1904 as one of the first wristwatches and a pioneering pilot’s watch for his adventurous friend Alberto Santos-Dumont. 120 years later, the design still embodies modernity, as is demonstrated by the spring-off line aptly christened Santos-Dumont,...

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Apr 8, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Expanding Its Diver Collection, Rado Introduces the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Diver

The successful Captain Cook product family from Rado is being expanded again this year. Following the ceramic models with a transparent dial and partially skeletonized movement introduced in 2021, these new designs are presented with the added term “Diver.” Characterized by a classic closed dial and an additional date display at 3 o’clock, the new...

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Apr 7, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Shining Gold at Watches & Wonders: Vacheron Constantin’s Revived 222

It is one of the showstoppers at this year’s Watches & Wonders and bound to become a collectors’ piece: Vacheron Constantin’s contemporary re-edition of the 37-mm diameter yellow gold Historiques 222. Sporty yet chic when launched in 1977, the 222 marked a turning point in Vacheron Constantin’s classic creations, preceding the now super popular Overseas collection in its integrated design. Designed by the famous...

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Apr 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Czapek Antarctique Passage de Drake S in a Smaller Case Size and With New Dials at Watches & Wonders

At Watches & Wonders 2022, Czapek showcased the Antarctique S – a reinterpretation of its original, sporty-chic Antarctique in a new 38.5mm case. This case that has been one year in the working is defined by the same taut lines that characterize the original Antarctique but here the sides are flat, rather than cut away,...

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Apr 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Bringing the Air-King in the 2020s, Rolex Launches Its Latest at Watches & Wonders

Rolex presents a new generation of its Air-King at this year’s Watches & Wonders, with a completely redesigned case, including a crown guard. This is the first major update to the Air-King line since 2016, when at Baselworld of that year Rolex unveiled the familiar, green-accented dial configuration which now defines the series. Like on...

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Apr 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Baume & Mercier Introduces New Hampton Watches at Watches & Wonders

The elegant dress watches of Baume & Mercier’s Hampton collection are all about Art Deco. Born in the early half of the 20th century, they have been a signature of the Geneva-based brand for decades. At this year’s Watches & Wonders, some particularly refined additions – both mechanical and quartz – equipped with mesh bracelets...

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Apr 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: MoonSwatch Madness or Brilliance?

The people at Swatch Group must be pleased to know that despite non of their brands being present at Watches & Wonders, two of them are still the talk of the show. The buzz that Omega and Swatch created with the launch of the MoonSwatch still lingers in the air. Some call it a brilliant...

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Apr 5, 2022 by Martin Green

A Portal to the Past: Patek Philippe’s New Calatrava is Unveiled at Watches & Wonders

Among the twelve new models and variations Patek Philippe introduces at this year’s Watches & Wonders is this new Calatrava in white gold which exudes the kind of vintage style enthusiasts appreciate. Most notably, the three-hand timepiece with date indication brings to life the sought-after Clous de Paris decor that has long been associated with...

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Apr 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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