Category: News
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Hermes Resets with Pair of New Titanium H08 Watches
It’s been four years since Hermes released the H08, a watch that ended up serving as a bridge to a world of sport watch enthusiasts not normally attuned to the luxury brand. The H08 was a revelation for the brand, featuring a novel design that got the small details right. The squarish case with thoughtful…
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Nivada Grenchen & Hodinkee Team Up for New Antarctic GMT
Nivada Grenchen and Hodinkee are collaborating for the first time, and it’s based on the brand’s historic Antarctic (ref. 87013) design language. This is the modern Antarctic GMT with plenty of throwback flavor set within a clean monotone design that will be a familiar pattern to fans of Hodinkee LEs. Nivada Grenchen is no stranger…
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Bell & Ross Launches BR-X3 Collection in Titanium and Steel
This year marks the 20th anniversary for the BR-01, Bell & Ross’ now quintessential instrument style square case. This watch would go on to set a foundation for the brand’s growth, and while their path hasn’t always been so clear, the square cased watch has always served as an anchor. The broader BR framework has…
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Echo/Neutra Embraces Ceramic & Titanium in Averau Collection
The past decade has seen all manner of exotic materials and even complications make their way from high-end exclusivity, to being mainstays in the accessible space. Titanium, silicon, ceramic, exposed balance wheels… it’s all well within reach of many enthusiasts. No longer can brands frame these features alone as justification for sky high price tags,…
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Farer Reveals Series III Three Hander Collection
Farer is returning to their three hander collection this week with the release of three new references comprising a Series III of the concept. In typical Farer style, all three watches bring their own distinct design, color palette, and texture to the table, each with a hint of whimsy. The three watches are the Aurora,…
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Grand Seiko Debuts Moonlit Blue Dial in New SLGW007
Grand Seiko have undoubtedly been at the forefront of the trend that’s seen watch dials become a palette for sophisticated textures and patterns. The release of the ‘White Birch’ ref. SLGH005 in 2021 was a revelation, and became hugely influential to brands large and small. Of course, it wasn’t just the dial that impressed, with…
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Hamilton Khaki Field Welcomes Power Reserve
Hamilton’s historic field watch has been a mainstay of the genre for generations, and the modern Khaki continues that tradition without losing sight of its original DNA. This is a watch that’s had remarkably staying power, and remains a fixture of the value space that’s still a respected sight in any collection. The Khaki Field…
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Micromilspec Reveals New Pilot Worldtimer Design
Among the many surprisingly strong releases to come out of Geneva Watch Days this year was something new from Oslo based tool watch outfit, Micromilspec. The brand made their debut at the show last year with the Milgraph, a GMT equipped chronograph that boasted a maturation of their instrument style design language. This year, Micromilspec…