MB&F HM11 Architect: Revisiting the Future
The horological awesomeness that comes straight from space age aesthetics is the MB&F HM11 Architect, a literal spaceship home for the wrist, packed with goodies that you might be surprised to find.
Is the $100,000 Trump Victory Tourbillon Any Good? Tim Mosso Looks Under the Hood
Donald Trump’s “Trump Victory Tourbillon” is the most unexpected $100,000 luxury watch of 2024. Launched at a time of year when new watch debuts are few, the Donald Trump tourbillon arrives in time for the US election and potential early holiday shopping. But is the Trump Victory Tourbillon any good?
What Being a Watch Collector Means to Me
Do you consider yourself a collector? For years GaryG resisted the label, however, he slowly tipped over into having, for lack of a better term, a watch collection. Here Gary shares what collecting means to him.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona vs. Zenith Chronomaster Sport: Head-to-Head
Day One for the Zenith Chronomaster Sport was January 21, 2021. And it seemed like everyone had the same reaction: “That is one aggressive Rolex tribute.” Tim Mosso thinks that the Chronomaster Sport is a distinctive product with its own identity and takes a look here at how it stacks up against the ever-popular Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.
Energy Management in Mechanical Watches: The Pulse of Precision
The ticking of a mechanical watch is more than just a sound; it is the heartbeat of time itself. Beneath the watch’s dial lies a world of intricate mechanics driven by energy.
Why I Bought It: Grand Seiko Seasons Winter “Taisetsu” SBGA415
Raman Kalra initially preferred the Grand Seiko Skyflake case shape over the Snowflake, and found the light blue dial attractive. However, after considering Grand Seiko more seriously, he looked at a range of references. and it didn’t take him long to find the SBGA415 Winter.
Moritz Grossmann Tremblage Reviewed by Tim Mosso
In a hobby where topside aesthetics are king, a sexy dial is the coin of the realm. With its Tremblage, Moritz Grossmann could finally channel the immortal Mel Brooks; “it’s good to be the king.”
Behind the Lens: Two 1815 Chronographs from A. Lange & Söhne
Can you imagine buying a watch bracelet and then searching for the right watch to pair with it? Seems a bit far fetched, but that’s exactly what a good friend of GaryG’s did a few years ago. And it led to him purchasing two beautiful 1815 Chronograph models from A. Lange & Söhne.
Why I Bought It: Romain Gauthier Logical One
GaryG was sitting at his breakfast table when during his morning scan of news he saw a photo of something breathtaking. It was Logical One by Romain Gauthier – a watch he immediately knew that he would own someday. He was captivated by the white gold version with frosted gold movement: this was “the one” for him.
All Finalists in the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)
The red carpet prize giving for the 2024 GPHG) will take place in Geneva on Wednesday the 13 November 2024. There are 16 categories with six finalists in each category making a total of 96 watches in the final round.