Author: Blake Buettner
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Tudor Reveals New Black Bay Chrono ‘Blue’ Boutique Edition
We’re officially entering release season after a relatively slow summer, with Geneva Watch Days right around the corner, and a surprise release from Tudor this morning in a new Black Bay Chrono in a brilliant blue color. The Black Bay Chrono last saw updates when it received black and white dial options in 2021. The…
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MB&F M.A.DEditions Reveals Slim M.A.D. 1S
The (in)famous M.A.D. 1 from the minds behind MB&F is finally getting a second generation in the M.A.D. 1S, a slimmer and all around more refined take on the original concept. The new watch addresses the most common complaints levied against it, except for one – it still won’t be easy to get. But the…
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Introducing the Ming 20.01 Series 3 from the Special Projects Cave
The team at Ming watches have a very keen eye for developing unique details, and nowhere is that more evident in the products that come from the Special Projects Cave. Ming has always been driven by innovation in mechanics and materials, developing new technologies along the way, and the Special Projects Cave, or SPC, launched…
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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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Unimatic Introduces Toolwatch Series
Unimatic is taking their design concept a bit further this week with the release of a new collection simply called the Toolwatch Series. This is a brand that I’ve largely placed into the conceptual realm of tool watches, balancing form with function, often with the former taking precedence. That changes a bit with this new…
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Video: The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional In White
Riffing on the classics can be a risky proposition. Omega has never been shy about testing the boundaries with their expansive Speedmaster collection, with all manner of variations have been produced over the past decades to varying degrees of success. The Moonwatch Professional, however, has remained largely true to its roots, relatively speaking. This is…
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The Rising Popularity of Brutal Asymmetry
The watch industry may be slow to react, but it’s quick to pick up on trends, and we’re seeing one play out at the moment which I would call a side effect of the broader comeback of ‘80s style. The trend is that of asymmetry, and it has taken root across many genres and price…
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Tudor Introduces New Black Bay Ceramic Blue
Heading into the current Formula 1 season, Tudor announced a partnership with the Visa Cash App RB (VCARB) team, a move we talked about here, and straight away folks began noticing some unique Tudor watches on the wrist’s of team drivers Daniel Riccardo, and Yuki Tsunoda in the paddock. Among them was a Black Bay…