As regular readers will know, I have a soft spot for microbrands and new manufacturers. Yes, brands like Omega and Patek Philippe make some gorgeous timepieces and have carved out a secluded market of their own, but many smaller watchmakers produce some impressivly designed watches as well. That’s certainly true for Nordgreen, a Danish company […]
MW Legatodiver Watch Review & Introduction
MW Timepieces is the brainchild of MaestroWorks Studio, a brand new watchmaker located in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mechanical watches have become increasingly popular in the island republic, as decades of economic growth have created a public with more disposable income. MW’s team is made up of watch enthusiasts, along with graphic designers, who have set out […]
Bremont Supermarine S302 GMT Watch Review
In March of 2021, British watchmaker Bremont announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility they called “The Wing.” In fact, this massive, 35,000 square foot space will house both their manufacturing and assembly operations. Along with this grand opening, Bremont announced the release a handful of new watches. Today, I’ll be talking about one […]
Heron Gladiateur Introduction and Watch Review
In the world of automatic watches, there are a number of established players. Brands like Omega, Rolex, and Patek Philippe are familiar to any watch enthusiast. But one of the fun things about mechanical watches is that there are so many microbrands and small startups. For every marquee release, there’s a smaller company putting out […]
Glashütte Original SeaQ Reed Green Watch Review
Glashütte Original has had a tumultuous history compared to most watchmakers. In the aftermath of World War II, the new East German government merged the country’s watchmakers into a state-owned conglomerate, the Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB). It’s during this era that many of Glashütte Original’s most popular vintage watches were produced. One of these is the […]
Ralph Ellison’s OMEGA Speedmaster Going on Auction with Phillips Auction in New York City
In 2016, a Long Island man walked into an auction house, and purchased a 1968 Omega Speedmaster Ref. 145.012-67 SP. He wasn’t looking for a unique, historic watch. He was simply looking for an unaltered example of the original 1968 reference. As it turned out, he got more than he bargained for. As it turned […]
Introducing the Breitling Super AVI Collection
Last year, Swiss watchmaker Breitling released the AVI Ref. 765. This was a recreation of the 1953 “Co-Pilot” Ref. 765, one of the most iconic aviation watches of all time. With the success of the new AVI Ref. 765, Breitling has just announced the release of yet another aviation watch collection, the Super AVI. The […]
Omega Seamaster 300 Co-Axial Master Chronometer Heritage Review
Way back in 1957, Omega introduced the original Seamaster 300. This was one of the first real dive watches, designed for people who spend a lot of time underwater. After nearly 65 years, it remains one of the most popular dive watches on the market, and it’s inspired other Omega lines. But dive watches have […]
MT&W Eclipse Vintage Chronograph Watch Review
In the world of mechanical watches, there are plenty of established brands, building some top quality timepieces. But if you want to find a truly innovative design, sometimes you have to go off the beaten path, and look at some designs from newer microbrands. Some times, these designs are flops, mere gimmicks that are doomed […]
Top 5 Best Grand Seiko Watches For Collectors
In the world of watches, Seiko and Grand Seiko are a lot like Ford and Lincoln. The first is a reliable brand that appeals to the average person’s budget. The second is a premium, luxury brand that is designed for people with the most discerning tastes. Even so, both of them exist under the same […]
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