Äonic Automat: A New German Brand Makes an Impressive Debut
While the Äonic Automat is a jump hour, it jumps in an interesting way and the case design is very innovative.
Chivas Regal Ultis XX: A Blended Whisky to Rival Great Single Malts
In Ken Gargett’s opinion, the Chivas Ultis XX exhibits a depth and complexity that puts to rest any argument that blended whiskies cannot sit with the finest malts. We have a burnished orange colour. The aromas move through toffee and cinnamon, vanilla and red apples, caramel, cigar box and more. Balanced, mellow, complex and ever so long, this is a gorgeous whisky.
Behrens Perigee: A Moon Phase Indication That’s Not Your Typical Moon Phase Indication
As a big fan of moon phase displays, Joshua Munchow is always on the lookout for new approaches. So he was thrilled to see that the growing Chinese brand Behrens launched the Perigee, which featuries a visually arresting moon phase display.
WatchCharts March 2024 Watch Market Update
The WatchCharts March 2024 watch market update discusses a potential stabilization in secondary market prices, the recent interesting dynamics of the Rolex Pepsi market, and share some of the best and worst performing brands and collections of last month.
De Bethune DB28XS Starry Seas Reviewed by Tim Mosso
The primary goal of the De Bethune DB28XS was to address collectors’ requests for a smaller version of the watch. Mission accomplished. The DB28 Starry Seas is seriously slim by De Bethune standards. And then there’s that sensational dial!
Grand Seiko: Looking at What Makes the Brand so Special – And Grand Seiko is Definitely Special!
The first association for many on hearing the word “Seiko” is likely to be affordable quartz watches or automatic divers. However, Seiko offers much more, particularly in terms of luxury timepieces. Grand Seiko, which became its own brand under the Seiko Group in 2017, produces some of the most competitive luxury watches on the market, rivaling the best Swiss brands at prices that are still (somewhat) attainable.
How a Mechanical Watch Works with Simple to Understand Animations
In theory, a mechanical watch is very simple: it’s ‘simply’ a spring (the mainspring) unwinding at a constant rate with hands attached to gears that rotate as the spring unwinds. Easy! Ian Skellern highly recommends anyone at all interested in mechanical watches to watch this video as it clearly highlights how a mechanical watch works.
In Praise of Great Mezcal: All Tequila is Mezcal, But Not All Mezcal is Tequila (and Avoid the Worm)
Interest in mezcal has exploded in markets like the United States. Others have been a little slower to get on board but it is happening. And that is thanks to the top shelf, artisanal craft efforts. Here Ken Gargett takes a deep dive into mezcal and warns off drinking the bottles with a worm.
Chronomètre Artisans Subscription Edition by Simon Brette: Sensational, Superlative, and Simply Sublime Independent Watchmaking
Simon Brette is a young movement designer with a history of working with Jean-François Mojon’s Chronode, MCT, and MB&F, who has now begun his own adventure of pushing the boundaries of traditional haute horlogerie. Brette launches his eponymous brand with the Chronomètre Artisans Subscription Edition, which sold out long before launch.
The Investment Market for Luxury Watches is Growing
The demand for luxury watches as alternative assets is fueling the growth of the pre-owned market. A growth that remains resilient, even though it slowed down in 2023. Sergio Galanti takes a closer look.