Grand Seiko Adds Two Hand-Wound Timepieces to Heritage Collection In 2022, we have seen a strong trend toward more classically-proportioned timepieces in the high-end sector. The latest example is two references joining Grand Seiko’s sought-after Heritage Collection, which is inspired by the Japanese watchmaker’s first releases in the 1960s. The new references SBGW291 and SBGW293 are three-hand executions with a modest diameter of 36.5mm.... Read the article Sep 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Sponsored: Full-Metal Version of Casio’s G-Shock GM-B2100 Updates Both Appearance and Function Ever since the GMW-B5000 was released in 2018, inheriting the iconic design of the Origin, the full-metal G-Shock series has steadily added to its lineup, bringing a robust and stylish stainless steel exterior to the classic design by making skillful use of Casio’s CMF (color, material, finish) design concept. Since 2020, the lineup has been... Read the article Oct 3, 2022 by WatchTime
Green Rambles: The Vacation Watch Dilemma During this time of year, most people are taking their summer vacations. The fun of this always starts with the preparations; where are we going this year, what can we see there, what are good places to eat, and when you are a watch enthusiast…. what watch am I going to wear? Personally, it is... Read the article Jul 25, 2022 by Martin Green
Mido brings back the “Powerwind” in Multifort Powerwind Chronometer Limited Edition “Powerwind,” that’s how Mido called its most powerful caliber in the fifties. Now the Swiss brand pays tribute to this “workhorse” with a limited edition of 1,954 pieces. While the 40-mm stainless steel watch follows the rhythm of the contemporary COSC-certified ETA 2836-2 caliber, it borrows the style-defining attributes of its historic predecessor. These include... Read the article Jul 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Three’s a Party: Meet the Montblanc Star Legacy LE1786 Blue Capsule Collection Founded in 1906, Montblanc was named after the famous Mont Blanc mountain which appealed to the brand’s founders as a symbol of luxury craftsmanship. The peak of Europe’s highest mountain became a symbol for the house to strive for the greatest heights, and has remained as an inspiration until today. The latest example is the... Read the article Jun 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Glashütte Sophistication Down to the Smallest Detail: Tutima Releases New Variant of Patria Modest gold watches made with superior manufacturing and artisanal skills have a tradition in Glashütte, Germany, that spans over 175 years. The new Patria from Tutima is one of the latest examples. Its 43mm pink gold case pairs beautifully with the deep blue dial and the in-house manually crafted pink gold hands, making it a... Read the article Jun 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
On The Wrist: The Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro Rotor There is just something about the Tonda PF Micro Rotor from Parmigiani. I had that feeling when I first saw it when it was introduced in 2021, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. Now, after being on my wrist for a couple of weeks, I feel I can. I would describe it... Read the article Jun 3, 2022 by Martin Green
Green Rambles: Being Sustainable Ain’t Easy The environment is a hot topic. Quite literally, as life for us will become far less sustainable as the earth is heating up. It will make the oceans rise, the weather far more unpredictable and volatile, accelerates desertification, and the list goes on. To turn the tide, a change is needed, fast and quite radical.... Read the article May 30, 2022 by Martin Green
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,... Read the article Apr 8, 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... Read the article Apr 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Two-Tone Twist: Tissot Introduces PRX Powermatic 80 Steel & 18K Gold It’s not the weekend yet, however the latest execution of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 might get us into the mood for a dance party. The PRX collection which was introduced last year, first with a quartz movement and followed by an automatic version in fall, captures the spirit of an iconic timepiece that the... Read the article Mar 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Sophisticatedly Silver: Sinn Spezialuhren Introduces Model 1739 Ag B German brand Sinn Spezialuhren, which is known for its professional diver’s and pilot’s watches equipped with inhouse developed technological innovations such as scratch resistance, water resistance, temperature tolerance, and magnetic resistance, launches Model 1739 Ag B. The two-handed dress watch indicating the hour and minute is surprisingly clad in polished silver. This precious metal is... Read the article Feb 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Down to Earth: Louis Erard Introduces Excellence Petite Seconde Terracotta Swiss boutique brand Louis Erard unveils the Excellence Petite Seconde Terracotta, a stainless steel dress watch with a subtle vintage aura inspired by the 1960s. Available in two sizes, 39 mm and 42 mm, the limited edition boasts a matte terracotta dial with a circular satin finish, which references the Jura Mountains where the company... Read the article Feb 7, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: Laurent Ferrier Classic Origin Opaline Laurent Ferrier produces complicated wristwatches in an array of cases and dials, using precious metals and brushed with high-quality finishes, and has earned accolades from its earliest beginnings. Last year, Laurent Ferrier revisited its classic case design with the launch of an entry-level sports watch to mark its 10th anniversary: the Classic Origin Opaline. Since its... Read the article Oct 13, 2021 by WatchTime
Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: The Refreshed Breguet Marine Collection WatchTime New York 2021 is less than a month away, returning for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24. Among the more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces is historical haute-horology watch maison Breguet, which will be showcasing its recently refreshed Marine Collection. After a relatively quiet... Read the article Sep 25, 2021 by Caleb Anderson
Three Greens for the Red, White, and Blue: Grand Seiko’s New U.S.A.-Exclusive Editions Debut at Couture In recent years, Japan’s Grand Seiko has used the annual Couture watch and jewelry fair in Las Vegas as a launchpad for several special editions, including the fondly remembered quartet of U.S.A.-exclusive “Four Seasons” models in 2019. This year, as the Couture show returns from its COVID-wrought hiatus in 2020, Grand Seiko has unveiled another... Read the article Aug 25, 2021 by Mark Bernardo
Mühle-Glashütte Expands Teutonia IV Collection with Four New Models Heritage German watchmaker Mühle-Glashütte has expanded its dressy Teutonia IV collection — which debuted as an extension of the existing Teutonia family in 2019, with the launch of the Teutonia IV Moonphase — with four new models. The new timepieces continue that design evolution, complete with the IV’s clean, straightforward dial, beveled case edges, and... Read the article Aug 7, 2021 by Caleb Anderson
A Worthy Update: The Patek Philippe Calatrava “Clous De Paris” Ref. 6119 As was widely expected, Patek Philippe made major headlines with its first go-round as an exhibitor at Watches & Wonders. First, the Swiss manufacture famously capped off it Nautilus collection with the Ref. 5711/1A-01, a green-dialed steel variation to replace the highly-demanded, blue-dialed Ref. 5711/1A. Behind that launch, it introduced the Ref. 5236P-001 In-Line Perpetual... Read the article May 11, 2021 by Caleb Anderson
Omega Launches New Constellation Gents’ Models with 41-mm Cases, Sophisticated Ceramic Bezels Omega introduced a revamped, ladies’ version of its Constellation watch in 2018, and followed that up with an extensive series of 39-mm men’s models earlier this year. Now the Swiss brand rounds out the contemporary Constellation family with a range of timepieces sized slightly larger, at 41 mm, and enhanced with bezels in polished ceramic.... Read the article Jul 8, 2020 by Mark Bernardo
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... Read the article Apr 12, 2020 by Caleb Anderson
NEWS Generation Next: Omega Introduces Its Newest Constellation Gents’ Collection Omega’s Constellation series has been around since 1952 — predating both the Speedmaster and the “300” version of the Seamaster — but has in recent years been relegated to the fringes of the Omega portfolio, at least on the men’s side; the ladies’ Constellation models received a makeover as recently as 2018. Omega will follow... Read the article Jan 17, 2020 by Mark Bernardo
