Author: Blake Buettner
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The Vintage Watch Conundrum
If you’re anything like me, there’s a good chance that watches on the older end of the spectrum are responsible for pulling you into this hobby. That well worn look strikes a nerve that few new watches are capable of reaching. Further, their often heavily romanticized histories can impart legendary status on even the most…
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Missed Connections: The Parmigiani Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet
Every year people like me talk about their favorite releases coming out of Watches & Wonders, and every year I try to hedge my answer with an admission that many great watches slip through the cracks, and that it can take some time to fully digest everything I’ve seen. This year, when visiting with the…
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Zenith & Time + Tide Reval Final Chapter of Surfer Trilogy with New Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic
The folks at Zenith have proven to have a keen eye for the right collaborations, with some truly great releases done with the likes of Hodinkee, Revolution, and Time +Tide in recent years. This week, we’re getting the final watch in the Surfer trilogy of collaborations with Time + Tide, and this time, it’s a…
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New G-SHOCK MTG Boasts Human + AI Design Architecture
If there’s one area of the world that feels particularly insulated from the impact of artificial intelligence, you’d have thought it was that of the long antiquated wrist watch. That assumption is not the case, however, as G-Shock is embracing a bit of AI help in the design of its latest addition to the MT-G…
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Introducing: Tudor FXD Chrono ‘Yellow’ for the Tudor Pro Cycling Team Tour de France Debut
The Tudor FXD continues its strange journey with a new black carbon composite chronograph sporting a black and yellow dial. This is the third such rendition of the cycling inspired FXD Chrono, and like the pink variation last released, the ‘Yellow’ will be limited in production. This watch is a celebration of Tudor’s relationship with…
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Richard Mille Honors Le Mans Classics with New RM 30-01 LMC
Earlier this month, the AF Corsa number 83 car claimed overall victory at the 93rd running of the 24 Hour of Le Mans in northern France. This would be the third consecutive win of the race by the Ferrari 499P, although this is the first by a Ferrari customer team, and not by one of…
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A Reductionist Approach to the Dive Watch from Ulysse Nardin in the [AIR]
At their core, dive watches are simple, straightforward tools whose usefulness is directly linked to the success of their design. In an age where their literal use as diving instruments has been reduced to novelty status, the qualities that define what a good one looks like have widened considerably and, at times, aren’t even connected…
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Laventure Reveals Unique Marine Type 3 Diver
As much as I love a well built, basic dive watch around here, it’s always a treat to see something truly unique come along. This week, we’re getting our first look at an upcoming release from the independent Swiss brand, Laventure. This is a brand known for their somewhat unorthodox takes on the tool watch…