Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch: The Making of an Icon
Sergio Galanti takes a look at the story behind the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch to learn how this iconic watch was created.
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Why I Pimped My Rolex Explorer II
/6 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Rolex/by What Makes Me TickThe watch nerd that WMMT is, he rarely immediately wears his new watches, putting them aside for a few days and letting the anticipation grow. When it finally came time to wear his new Rolex, he took it out of the box and proudly put it on his wrist. And then horror struck: he […]
Chivas Regal Ultis XX: A Blended Whisky to Rival Great Single Malts
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Wining, Dining and Cigars/by Ken GargettIn 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 […]
De Bethune DB28XS Starry Seas Reviewed by Tim Mosso
/0 Comments/in Highlights, De Bethune/by Tim MossoThe 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!
Theo Auffret Tourbillon Grand Sport: Twice as Nice
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Independents/by Joshua MunchowTheo Auffret’s Tourbillon Grand Sport is a thematic follow-up to his debut Tourbillon à Paris. The two pieces use the same core foundation, but they are definitively different concepts.
IWC Ingenieur 2023: Mixed Emotions, I was Hoping for Better
/0 Comments/in Highlights, IWC/by Martin GreenOn seeing a new watch, Martin Green typically experiences a range of emotions, from excitement to sheer awe. However, when he first saw the new Ingenieur, he was surprised that it didn’t elicit any emotion from him. Nada. Here he explains why.
Patek Philippe Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Reviewed by Tim Mosso
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Patek Philippe/by Tim MossoThere’s nothing practical about a $76,000 watch – at least not in the big frame. But in the context of expensive man jewelry, some options are more useful than others. That’s where the Patek Philippe Pilot Travel Time Chronograph enters the small frame. Tim Mosso takes a closer look.
Recommendations for Building a Watch Collection for £5,000/$6,000 Featuring Tudor, Tissot, Oris, and a G-Shock
/0 Comments/in Highlights, Collectors and Collecting, Thoughts & Opinion/by Raman KalraIf Raman Kalra was to hypothetically start building his watch collection all over again, this is what it would look like if he had £5,000/$6,000 to spend. He hasn’t selected a watch from each category (diver, chronograph etc.), but rather watches he likes, and believes would cover different scenarios such as the office, […]
A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Luminous Reviewed by Tim Mosso
/1 Comment/in Highlights, A. Lange & Söhne/by Tim MossoThe Zeitwerk represented a total break with Lange’s conservative streak. The Zeitwerk felt shockingly fresh and a clean break with the previous Lange house style.
De Bethune DBD Re-Edition Evergreen Reviewed by Tim Mosso
/2 Comments/in Highlights, De Bethune/by Tim MossoAt Dubai Watch Week 2023, the DBD Evergreen arrived as De Bethune’s final flourish of the year. Unarguably more mainstream than the black-and-pink Season 2, the Evergreen channels the dial color of our moment in tandem with a rugged and wieldy grade 5 titanium case.