Category: News
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H. Moser & Massena LAB Collaborate on New Endeavour Chronograph
H. Moser and Massena LAB are two brands known for their collaborative efforts, and this month they are coming together for the first time to bring us a new Endeavour Chronograph Compax. The watch captures old world charm in a meticulously finished package that taps into the strengths of both parties involved here. This is…
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Introducing the Albishorn Type 10 Chronograph
Over the summer caught wind of a new brand called Albishorn, which was introduced by way of a collaboration with Massena LAB. The watch showcased a wholly original design that captured an old-school vibe without being a direct reference to any particular watch or brand. The style was dubbed ‘imaginary vintage’ in the first watch,…
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Farer Reveals New Field Watch Collection
Farer takes a consistent evolutionary approach to their collections, with constant refinements that push their design concepts into new and interesting territory. Such is the case with their latest trio of new field watches, which builds on the design codes and practical feature set of previous generations. In true Farer style, they serve up their…
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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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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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Recommended Reading: The Other Watches of James Bond from Watches of Espionage
Our friends over at Watches of Espionage are taking a dive into the fictional world of Her Majesty’s most valued asset, agent 007, aka James Bond, and the watches to have appeared on the figure throughout his illustrious career. We typically associate just a small handful of watches to the character, such as the 6538…
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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…
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Apollo 14 Astronaut Edgar Mitchell’s Flown Rolex GMT Goes to Auction
Legend has it that many of the early NASA astronauts were Rolex guys, from Wally Schirra of Apollo 7 and Frank Borman of Apollo 8, to Jack Swigert and James Lovell of the ill-fated Apollo 13. Each wore Rolex GMT-Master references from Rolex reaching back to their days as test pilots for the government. Omega’s…