Author: Blake Buettner
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Returns to Reverso Tribute Chronograph
The Reverso has proven to be a remarkably versatile platform from Jaeger-LeCoultre, particularly in modern guise as it taps into the core strengths of the design which, as ageless as it seems, is 90 years young this year. The Reverso has an interesting and varied history, even with its near 30 year gap in production,…
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The Timex Ironman 8-Lap OG TW5M54300 is a Different Kind of Reissue
From time to time, I find it healthy to take a step away from whatever the current meta of the watch enthusiast space happens to be, and reconnect with the space in your own manner. Over the past week or so, I’ve done just this by wearing something of a palette cleanser, but in the…
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Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Gets New Silver Dial
When Zenith released their new Defy Extreme Diver at Watches & Wonders earlier this year, it was a revelation. It was also the first sniff of a proper dive watch from the brand in years. The Defy name may date back to the ‘60s, and this was indeed released alongside a throwback of the original…
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Tudor Introduces FXD GMT ‘Zulu’ for Aéronautique Navale
It’s been fun to speculate at Tudor’s new releases over the past five years, mostly because it rarely results in anything accurate. The brand has a way of zigging just when you think they’re going to zag. But this has resulted in some of the great releases, giving us watches like the FXD, which has…
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New Krayon ‘Anywhere Arborea’ Balances Art with Complexity
There are plenty of brands sat at my periphery that I generally enjoy from afar, or pay attention to for future reference (comes with the territory), and one of them is Krayon. This brand is the vessel through which part watchmaker, part engineer, Rémi Maillat brings his visions to life, confronting our relationship with the…
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Hands-On with the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Handwerkskunst
A. Lange & Söhne surprised enthusiasts with the release of the Datograph Handwerkskunst last month, representing a third unique configuration of the Datograph to be seen this year in celebration of the watch’s 25th anniversary. As fitting as the two revealed at Watches & Wonders were, the Datograph Handwerkskunst stands apart for its return to…
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Bremont Reveals New Ceramic Supermarine Collection
Bremont pivoted to a new direction with the brand earlier this year at Watches & Wonders, and the move has been met with mixed reactions. This was more than a shift in branding, bringing an entirely new approach to how they build their watches. I won’t relitigate aesthetic issues with the Terra Nova here, but…
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The First Omega In Space Returns with New METAS Certified Speedmaster
The modern Speedmaster so-called First Omega in Space (FOiS) was discontinued in 2020 after 8 years in production. The watch, prized by enthusiasts for its smaller 39.7mm, was a nod to the second generation of the Speedmaster, the CK 2998, released in 1959, just two years after the watch made its debut. The watch earned…