Fleming Series 1: A Superb New ‘Six-Eater’
The world is again another watch brand richer, as recently, US-based but Swiss-made brand Fleming launched its first collection.
M.A.D.Editions ✕ Jean Charles de Castelbajac ‘Time to Love’
With the M.A.D.Editions ✕ Jean Charles de Castelbajac ‘Time to Love’, not for the first time, nor I expect the last time, Max Büsser has surprised me. This time by making all previous editions of the hitherto bonkers looking M.A.D.1 look boring.
The Real Story Behind Steve McQueen’s Heuer Monaco: Exclusive Interview with ‘Le Mans’ Property Master Don Nunley
Back in the 1970s, Steve McQueen was the king of cool: he was a world-famous movie star and a prominent racecar driver. So it’s no surprise that the Heuer Monaco he wore in the film ‘Le Mans’ instantly became a hit. But what happened to the Monaco models used on set and where are they today? Chris Malburg interviews the propmaster to find out.
Why I Bought It: Konstantin Chaykin Joker
When GaryG encountered Konstantin Chaykin’s Joker, whose “face” is literally just that with two googly eyes showing the hours and minutes with their respective pupils and a lolling red tongue displaying the phase of the moon, he was transfixed. And moments later he placed an order. Find out why right here!,
Lang & Heyne Hektor Reviewed by Tim Mosso
The Lang & Heyne Hektor is a complicated watch. No, it’s not a mechanical complication, but its place in the L&H universe requires some explaining.
Hairsprings: Origins, Progress, and (Dare I Say) Exciting Future
The tiny, delicate, nearly impossible-to-create hairspring is the one of the biggest advances for modern scientific technology there is. Here Joshua Munchow takes a dive into the muscle of the beating heart of most mechanical watches: the hairspring.
Quartz Watches: Past, Present, But No Future?
Nothing can stir up the watch world these days quite as much the launch of a new Apple watch. For some it’s a must-have gadget, for others it just isn’t a real watch. But quartz watches face perhaps more competition from smartwatches than mechanical watches. Does quartz even have a real future?
A Brief History of Watchmaking, from the 14th Century to the Present Day
Sergio Galanti takes us on a journey through the socio-economic and technological events that have influenced the progress of timekeeping in Europe.
Arnold & Son Longitude Joins The Integrated Bracelet Trend and Jumps Straight to the Top of My Wishlist
Arnold & Son likes to walk to its own beat. For their latest watch, the Longitude, the opposite is the case. It’s a sports watch with an integrated bracelet, and yes, it even comes with a green dial.
Panerai: It’s Not Broken, But Here’s How to Fix It
Panerai watches are unique. There is no denying that they are beautiful and have that Italian design flair. But Raman Kalra thinks that Panerai needs to move with the timer and he has an idea of how Panerai could do that.