Author: Blake Buettner
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The De Rijke & Co. Capri is a Different Kind of Dress Watch
The world of dress watches has evolved in recent years to incorporate ideas and concepts not traditionally associated with the genre. The result has created a division that separates the watches sticking close to the classic script (even if they invented it) from those seeking to expand the definition of what it means to be…
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One Trend That 2026 Needs to Retain
When it comes to trends, more often than not we end up seeing what we want to see. In real, tangible terms, the ebbs and flows of the industry are driven by forces that, believe it or not, lay outside of the realm of enthusiast discourse. There is a trend that benefits both the broader…
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Final Thoughts: Watches & Trends of 2025
The watch industry experienced a rather tumultuous year in 2025, and while things appear to be heading in a more stable direction as we wind down the year, a few overarching trends have set hold. In reflection, 2025 did bring us some unique, interesting, and beautiful watch releases, along with a fair share of truly…
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Timex and Huckberry Recapture Black Max Magic
Timex has an extensive back catalog that they’ve made a habit of drawing inspiration from in recent years, often to pretty great effect. One of those designs has remained in relative obscurity, and this week, in collaboration with the folks at Huckberry, it’s being brought back in all its former glory. That watch was known…
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Zenith and Topper Jewelers Introduce Defy Extreme Diver Bioluminescence
One of the best dive watch releases of last year is getting a unique limited edition this week thanks to a collaboration between Zenith and Topper Jewelers. The Defy Extreme Diver (reviewed here) has already stretched its legs this year with a Shadow variation, and with this collaboration it’s showing off a different side of…
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Review: Christopher Ward The Twelve 660
Christopher Ward have found a new sense of purpose since fully sorting their identity in recent years, with an expansive portfolio of collections that cover about every genre with a sizable market in tow. Among the most important releases for the brand in this period has been the Twelve, a watch that picked up on…
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Nivada Grenchen Aquamar Goes Vintage
Earlier this year, Nivada Grenchen released a new take on their dive watch within the Antarctic collection called the Aquamar. While the overall design language feels quite comfortable, the details found in the dial and bezel set it apart in a crowded genre. The watch was released in a trio of variations, and this week,…
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Urwerk Closes Out UR-230 Series with Black Star
The Urwerk UR-230 will be joining the UR-210 and UR-220 in the historical pieces collection with the release of the final reference called the Black Star. The 230 lineage began with the Eagle in 2023, and followed through the Polaris in 2024, and this week, closing out 2025, we’re getting the Black Star, which ramps…