Grand Seiko 1960 Re-Creations: Celebrating a Turning Point

To celebrate its enduring legacy, Grand Seiko has re-created the original Grand Seiko model from December of 1960, and it is all the right kinds of vintage Japanese minimalist design that any self-respecting WIS would appreciate. The Grand Seiko 1960 Re-Creations are the essence of Grand Seiko.

Why I Bought It: Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute To Reverso 1931

Over the 20-odd years that GaryG has been buying “serious” watches, he has purchased more pieces bearing the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand name than any other, by far. Within the Jaeger-LeCoultre pantheon, one watch sub-group stands out for him: the Reverso. Between his wife and he, they’ve bought a total of seven Reverso models. Given that, why add another? In this instance, the Reverso Tribute to 1931?

New release: Ressence Type 5 L – A Great Dive Watch gets Even Better with More Lume

Few watches released in the last three decades have been as revolutionary as the Ressence Type 5. And now with the Type 5 L, Ressence increases legibility even more by the abundant application of Super-LumiNova.

Visiting Christiaan Van der Klaauw in Naarden, the Netherlands: Photo Essay and Interesting Twist

Come with Ian Skellern on a walk through the beautiful Dutch city of Naarden to visit Christiaan Van der Klaauw.

New Release: Armin Strom One Week Manufacture Edition

Armin Strom launched the ‘First Edition’(launch edition) of the One Week a year ago in a limited edition of just 25 pieces. The good news for those that missed out the first time round is that Armin Strom have now launched the Manufacture Edition in a limited edition of 100 pieces.

Out of Left Field – an Albanian Watch: “Primordial Passion” Unique Piece by Pirro Artistic Jewelry featuring 12 Sculpted Folk Dancers

When you think of Albania, a small Balkan country on the Adriatic and Ionian seas north of Greece, it’s likely that, 1. You can’t remember if/when you last thought of Albania and 2, If you did, you weren’t thinking high-end artistic watchmaking. Pirro Artistic Jewelry has a mission to change that.

Collecting and Patronage: Two Unique Watches from Independent Watchmaker Christian Klings

GaryG had the good fortune to photograph two sensational unique timepieces from independent German watchmaker Christian Klings.

Why I Bought It: A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus – A Photofest!

If you’re at all a Lange enthusiast like GaryG, you’ll likely understand the most compelling reason for buying the Odysseus is that it’s an A. Lange & Söhne watch you can wear every day.

De Bethune DB25 Midnight Blue Reviewed by Tim Mosso

De Bethune watches rarely incorporate zero complications and only two hands, so on that basis alone the Midnight Blue is exceptional. Rarity also helps; only a few dozen have been built in the decade since the model’s launch.

Titanium vs. Stainless Steel Watches: Beyond the Silvery Surface

We are seeing more brands using titanium for their watches and more luxury options becoming available as alternatives to stainless steel. So what are the main differences between stainless steel and titanium watches?