Behind The Lens: The Ultra-Rare Patek Philippe Chronograph Reference 5070J-013 – Reprise
It was not until 2015 that Patek Philippe publicly issued a number of small editions of previously discontinued references, each in previously unmade metal/dial combinations. This Patek Philippe Reference 5070J-013 is one of those ultra-rare birds. And GaryG wonders if it might bring yellow gold back into fashion single-handedly, as for him the combination of the yellow gold case and sunburst-brushed brown dial is as gorgeous as it is unexpected.
Christopher Ward The Twelve In-Depth Review: The Science of (Relatively) Affordable Perfection
Christopher Ward has gained a lot of attention in recent years by pushing the boundaries of our expectations. And In 2023, the brand did it once again with its own interpretation of an integrated bracelet sports watch – The Twelve.
New Release: Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin and Maestro 3.0 Chronograph in Pink Gold with Chocolate Brown Dials and Straps
After an unusually long hot summer in Europe, autumn/fall has finally arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and to celebrate, Gerald Charles has released two new models – a Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin and a Maestro 3.0 Chronograph, both in pink gold with chocolate brown dials and straps.
Why I Upgraded My D. Dornblüth & Sohn 99.1 Watch With A Handmade Ceramic Dial – Reprise
During a visit to D.Dornblüth & Sohn in eastern Germany, Bhanu Chopra noticed a new matte black ceramic dial in the workshop and loved the look so much that he asked the independent watchmaker to replace the more standard silver dial on his Dornblüth 99.1 with the new black one. And he’s very pleased with the result.
New Release: Urwerk UR-100V Time & Culture II
In Ian Skellern’s (far from humble) opinion, the Urwerk UR-100 is a breath of fresh air in the usually incredibly staid world of the dress watch. And the UR-100V Time & Culture II takes it to a whole new level.
So, You Want to Buy a Rolex? Well, Daddy-O, I’m here to Talk you Out of It!
If you’re in the market for a new watch, Tamim Almousa’s advice is, if there’s a Rolex that you like, go for it. But if you just want a Rolex, you’re probably better off with an Omega. Here he explains why.
Urwerk UR-120 ‘Spock’: It’s Great to be A Nerd – Reprise
The Urwerk UR-120 is a thematic update for the UR-110 using what appears to be a very similar mechanism and dial layout. Even the case is generally the same. But while at first glance it shares much with the UR-110 in essence, when you start to compare the two this is a dramatically different watch, in particular when it gives you the Vulcan salute!
Zenith Defy Skyline: How to Kill Two Birds with One Watch – Reprise
The Zenith Defy Skyline is loosely based around the historical Defy, which had a faceted bezel (arguably the very first octagonal steel sports watch in 1969), but the Skyline switches it up to a dodecagon (12-sided polygon) and a bolder case silhouette. And this is not the only reason Joshua Munchow is so enamored.
Tudor Black Bay 54 vs. Black Bay 58: A Calculated Downsize
Since 2018, the Black Bay 58 has been the star for Tudor. On the face of it, the Black Bay 54 (BB54) is just a smaller Black Bay variant with a few minor changes. Yet, taking a closer look you realise that the sum of small parts makes this very different from the Black Bay 58 (BB58) and Black Bay 41mm.
Bell & Ross BR-X5: A Masterclass in the “Foot-In-The-Door” Technique – Reprise
The Bell & Ross BR-X5 heralds a new design language that is still clearly Bell & Ross at its core but could be considered something dramatically different. And Joshua Munchow thinks it’s a winner!