Author: Blake Buettner
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Nodus & Raven Return to the TrailTrekker in Carbon
The original TrailTrekker released in 2024 to a huge amount of fanfare, and for good reason. The modern field watch design incorporated a true GMT complication courtesy of the Miyota 9075, and featured a stunning sage Cerakote uniform finish. The strong design language was evocative, the story behind the two brands collaborating, Nodus and Raven,…
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Introducing: Bremont Supernova Hawking
Earlier this year, Bremont introduced a new approach to their Supernova collection with a 41mm chronograph featuring an integrated bracelet design, and a highly conceptual dial architecture. The new approach to the Supernova is meant to position the watch, and the brand, in a manner that aligns with the future of space travel (a topic…
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Doxa x Topper Reveal Great White SUB 200 T.Graph II
Fresh off the reveal of a new generation of the T.Graph diving chronograph from Doxa, the historic brand is once again partnering with Topper Jewelers on the release of a special Great White colorway. This follows a trend that began with the Sub 300 Great White, and the 250T GMT Great White, which bring a…
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Introducing: Doxa SUB 300Ti5 Clive Cussler
Doxa continues the trend of celebrating the late adventure novelist Clive Cussler on his birthday, and this year, it comes with the release of a new grade 5 titanium Sub 300. This is the fourth watch to be released in the series, and represents what may be the most compelling configuration yet. In addition to…
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Rewind: A Great Watch Case is More than Its Measurements
One of the most taken for granted elements of a great watch design is the case. It is responsible for shaping the initial aesthetic of the watch as a whole, while also ensuring ergonomic stability. It’s a big ask, and when it works, it’s something you barely notice. In discussing some great neo-vintage cases with…
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Introducing: Brilliant Earth Solstice Collection Built with Louis Erard
San Francisco based jewelry outfit Brilliant Earth is jumping into the watch game with the release of two original designs dubbed the Solstice collection. Known for their ethical approach to sourcing jewelry, Brilliant Earth is admittedly a little outside of the wheelhouse of most watch enthusiasts. In bringing the Solstice collection to life, however, they’ve…
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Introducing: Studio Underd0g 02SERIES (Gen2)
Three years after the launch of the original, Studio Underd0g is introducing a new generation of the Series 02 watch featuring some welcome refinements, and a pair of new colorways. The young brand’s enigmatic chronograph gets most of the attention, but the time-only Series 02 stands as a wholly original and compelling take on the…
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Wind Vintage & Rowing Blazers Return to the Seiko 5 in New Collab
New York based clothing brand Rowing Blazers is teaming up with Seiko for the fourth time this week, and once again, our friends at Wind Vintage have jumped in to help create the unique design for a pair of Seiko 5 Sports Rally Divers. Fans of the previous collaborations between this lot will find a…