The Longines Legend Diver Ref.L3.774.4.50.0, or “LLD” for short, is a contemporary redesign of a venerable old classic. In the late 1950s, Longines released the Nautilus Skin Diver. This was their response to an explosion of dive watches at the time. … Read More
LUXURY WATCHES
Oris Carl Brashear Cal. 401 Limited Edition Watch Review
Carl Brashear spent his entire life breaking barriers and progressing his professional diving career. Born in 1931 to Kentucky sharecroppers, Brashear grew up … Read More
Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 42mm Watch Review
The El Primero is a very special watch, it plays an important role in the history of the watch industry and watchmaking itself. With Zenith being the first ever … Read More
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 6007A-001 Limited Edition Review
In 2019, Patek Philippe moved into a new headquarters. The building, which first broke ground in 2015, cost an estimated 600 million Swiss Francs, and is a … Read More
STARTUPS
Vaer D5 Tropic Dive Watch Review
Vaer is a new, up-and-coming microbrand that was founded in 2016, when friends Reagan Cook and Ryan Torres pooled their savings, and built a prototype dive … Read More
Bravur BW003 Watch Review
It is always a delight to find new and interesting brands in the horology landscape, even more so when they provide real value by taking care of the small … Read More
Undone Terra Collection Daybreak Watch Review
A few weeks ago, on November 10th, Undone announced the release of a new watch collection, the Terra Collection. This collection includes three different … Read More
DRESS WATCHES
Tissot PR100 Automatic Chronometer Watch Review
Seated at forest’ gates and river’s edge, a hint of sweet smoke circles upward from my pipe, purchased from a train station booth in Malaysia before our … Read More
Tudor 1926 Classic Automatic Watch Review
Today I am reviewing the 36mm Tudor 1926 Ref M91450-0001. This is the stainless steel model, with a silver dial and rose gold hands. The watch was a gift for my … Read More
Carpenter Watches G4 Brooklyn Gent Watch Review
Carpenter watches, started as a Kickstarter campaign back in 2016 and was founded by Neil Carpenter in the vibrant city of New York. Having been fascinated by … Read More
WATCH Q&A
Is it Better to Buy Limited Edition Watches?
This is a question that we hear come up a lot. Whether or not it's better to buy a limited edition watch generally comes down to which brand and which model is … Read More
How to Set and Use a GMT, Dual Time, and World Time Watch?
When you spend as much time as I do reviewing quality watches, it’s easy to get caught up in beautiful cases, intricate movements, and unique dials that are … Read More
Applied Indices vs Painted on: What is the Difference?
Among watch aficionados, one of the most frequent debates is between applied indices and painted indices. Peruse any watch forum, and you’ll see amateur … Read More
BUYING GUIDES
Top 6 Most Sought-After Collectible Watch Models
In the world of high-quality watches, the term “sought-after” is relative. If Patek Philippe or Rolex is making a watch, you can rest assured that someone, somewhere, is going to buy that watch. But there are some timepieces that stand above the pack. Whether it’s because of short supply, an iconic design, or historical relevance, […]
Top 5 Best German Watch Brands
When you think of watchmaking, Switzerland is probably the first country that comes to mind. The Swiss reputation for watchmaking is well-earned. Many of the world’s top brands, including Rolex and Orion, are produced there. But this doesn’t mean that other countries are incapable of making their own good watches. In recent years, American and […]
Top 5 Best Automatic Tool Watches Under $500
Simply put, the term “tool watch” refers to a watch that’s designed to achieve a specific purpose. For example, a dive watch will have a high depth rating, a rotating bezel, and a high-visibility dial. Similarly, a pilot’s watch will have built-in tools for navigation. One thing that all decent tool watches have in common […]