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 […]
Audric Strider Angular Watch Review
In a fever pitched market, everyone wants in on the action. With a short list of iconic but nearly unobtainable sports watches you are left with a room full of other options that range from tastefully inspired pieces to less than savory doppelgängers. And, at this party while most eyes are on the “elites,” and […]
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 […]
Lorier Neptune SIII Watch Review
You probably know their story by now. Former school teachers and watch aficionados Lorenzo and Lauren Ortega decided to call it quits on their careers and dive head-first into the scary world of microbrands, creating some of the most acclaimed and accessible timepieces of the last five years. Released in 2018, the first generation Lorier […]
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 […]
Circula SuperSport Super-Compressor Dive Watch Review
These days it often feels like I’m seeing the same 10 to 20 watches again and again. I don’t even have to name them, these usual suspects have probably etched themselves to you inner eyelids you see them each night as you lay down to sleep. While these watches get all the press time and […]
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 […]
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