Author: Blake Buettner
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Introducing: Unimatic Modello Uno UT1-PD Toolwatch
Unimatic is expanding their Toolwatch concept this week with a limited edition ProDiver reference that pairs the best of Unimatic Modello Uno diver design with the brand’s newest Toolwatch tough tech. It’s a combination that makes a lot of sense on paper, and makes for what may be the most function-forward diver from the brand.…
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Introducing: Seiko 5 MOTOCOMPO Limited Edition
Seiko is celebrating a unique piece of Japanese history with a new limited edition Seiko dubbed the Motocompo, after the ultra-compact foldable scooter introduced in Japan in 1981. The scooter was a master class of industrial design, folding itself into a rectangle for easy storage, and was the smallest scooter ever produced by Honda. The…
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Introducing: Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 Carbotech
Panerai are continuing to lean into their core identity this week with a new Luminor Marina dive watch reference that boasts a case constructed from the lighter-than-titanium Carbotech material. The new watch is the reference PAM 1707, and it pairs the mostly old-school Luminor Marina design with a decidedly modern construction and movement. The matte…
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Introducing: DOXA SUB Army 200T For Hodinkee
The story of the Doxa Army is getting a new chapter this week with the release of the Sub Army 200T done in collaboration with Hodinkee. The watch represents the first effort from the pair, both of whom have a rather prolific track record of collaborations. Doxa first resurrected the so-called Army design, based on…
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TAG Heuer & Team Ikuzawa Reinterpret the Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer are revealing a new take on the modern Carrera design through a collaboration with Japanese motorsport and lifestyle brand, Team Ikuzawa, with a little help from Bamford Watch Department. The watch is officially the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa, and it brings the clothing brand’s distinctive flair to the famous chronograph…
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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 Welcomes Date Complication
Baltic is expanding their MKII Aquascaphe collection this week to include a date complication, providing enthusiasts with the option to select the look and feature set that fits their needs. This move effectively doubles the size of the collection, with all dial colors and both 37mm and 29.5mm case options now welcoming the option to…
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Rewind: The Return of Quartz Watches
The New York Times published an article placing a spotlight on the rising popularity of quartz watches, citing brands such as TAG Heuer and Furlan Marri in the process. (See episodes 34 and 28 of the podcast for conversations with Andrew McUtchenand Andrea Furlan.) Indeed it’s a trend that has been slowly making progress beyond…