The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch needs no introduction, it's been the enthusiasts chronograph of choice for decades. When its competitor, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, first launched back in 1963 it flopped, but when the Speedmaster … Read More
LUXURY WATCHES
Zenith Defy Revival A3648: Hands-On With a Cool Retro Watch
Zenith is one of our favorite brands, they strike a perfect balance between excellent in-house watchmaking and striking standout designs – without being … Read More
2 Week Analysis: The Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey
Hublot carries along with it, let's say, an interesting stigma within the watch collecting community. They're generally known for creating rather extravagant … Read More
Exclusive Hands-On with the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 8K Calibre
Just last week I had the chance to visit New York City for the unveiling of Norqain's Independence Skeleton Chrono powered by the in-house 8K Manufacture … Read More
STARTUPS
Benjamin James Scarifour: The Rectangular Four Point Winner
The creativity of the watch industry never ceases to amaze me. Just when you think you've seen the best microbrand iterations of a square or rectangular watch, … Read More
Swan & Edgar Horizon Review: Steeped in British Coastal History
There's few things that get us more excited than the combination of a microbrand and authentic British history, cue the new Swan & Edgar Horizon - a watch … Read More
Anicorn Cassini Nemesis: A Middle of the Summer Review
Well, when I made this article's title it was the middle of the summer, but as you know, with two kids and time running short the creation of this review was … Read More
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DRESS WATCHES
Hands-On: The German Moon-Phase Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar
The German watchmaker Glashütte Original has always been known for their more traditional takes on watch designs, and they've designed some really neat retro … Read More
Hands-On Friday With the Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve
It's finally Friday and I've decided to sit back and tell you all about my experience with the new Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve after … Read More
Halcyon Dragon: Hands-On with One of 20 Porcelain Dial Watches
I've been working in the watch industry for many years now, and I've yet to come across a porcelain dial watch besides the Seiko Presage Arita that incorporates … Read More
WATCH Q&A
What’s the Most Useless Watch Complication?
Not too long ago we went over what is generally perceived by the watch community as the most useful watch complication. Well, today the pendulum has swung to … Read More
Is it Better to Buy Modern or Vintage Watches?
Here's another question that comes up frequently in the watch community, usually from those who are just starting to dip their toes into watch collecting. If … Read More
What is a California Dial?
This quick Q&A post is inspired by Vivian Morelli's recent article on GQ Magazine, in which she asked me for a quote explaining a little bit about this … Read More
BUYING GUIDES
Top 3 Modern California Dial Watches for Collectors
The California Dial is somewhat of a legend in the watch industry. As enthusiasts and collectors of watches we love a good backstory, especially when it comes to obtainable watches that can be found in both their vintage and modern form. One such variety that fulfils this desire is the California Dial, and if you […]
Three Versatile Dress Watches that can Also be Worn Casually Under $10,000
If you know me by now, you also know that I’m a big proponent of sports watches. My lifestyle very rarely requires me to wear a purely formal dress watch. I usually end up resorting to some of my fancier sports watches when needing to dress up into a smart casual type of look. There […]
Affordable Concept: The 3 Watch Collection Under $1000
If you’re trying to put together a small three watch collection with a max budget of $1000 usd, you’ve come to the right place. Or perhaps you’re looking to add a watch or two to an already existing collection but don’t want to spend too much, this can also be a helpful resource for you. […]