Category: News
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Tudor Reveals First Take on Moonphase with New 1926 Luna
Tudor isn’t known for having an expansive use of complications. Their strength generally lies in their ability to find character in simple instrumentation. It’s why we love their divers so much, but it also applies to their approach to the formal genre. While their tool watches enjoy the lion’s share of attention, at least in…
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Girard-Perregaux Looks to the Future, Introduces Caliber GP4800
Girard-Perregaux has an illustrious past as a movement manufacturer, and this week, the brand is looking to write the next chapter of that journey with the release of the new caliber GP4800. The new caliber will power the coming generations of Girard-Perregaux creations, likely beginning in base form, and building from there. There are a…
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Baltic Aquascaphe Welcomes Second Generation in MkII
Baltic released their first dive watch, the Aquascaphe, back in 2018, and it represented an amalgamation of the brand’s historic inspiration set into a modern framework. It’s skill the brand was born with, and while the Aquascaphe takes perhaps the clearest notes of inspiration from mid century classics, it still expands the original design language…
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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,…