Watch Alert: Formex x Worn & Wound
Recently Worn & Wound are on a roll regarding massively enticing collaborations. And this one is no exception. The Formex Essence Sector 39 Chronometer is...
Recently Worn & Wound are on a roll regarding massively enticing collaborations. And this one is no exception. The Formex Essence Sector 39 Chronometer is...
Team Ace is on it again. The prolific Jeweler from Amsterdam has a high reputation with Watch Enthusiasts around the world. A few team members...
It all started with Jay-Z in 2005 and LeBron James in 2013. Ten years later we see this collab between Audemars Piguet and the record...
When the Moser first released the Streamliner, it was met with raised eyebrows and lots of skepticism but also a lot of excitement. That case...
For the uninitiated, this is going to be complicated. Who is the man on the dial, you might ask? And the answer is Phiippe Stern....
Delma is a watch brand not many have heard about but should have! Founded in 1924 and has not only been in operation since then...
It might sound a bit of hyperbole but we think we are witnessing history here. While it is true that mechanical watchmaking is somewhat obsolete...
Calling a watch LVRR-01 – not dash one but dash zero one, somehow implies you are thinking of doing plenty of these collabs – at...
Yema watches feature an incredible value for money – so beware if they produce a Tourbillion. Yes, you heard that right, a tourbillion from the...
The two brands are at it again!! This time they created a themed watch that is indeed something new! Laser Tag – in case you...
The Tank Cintrée Rééditions is now 102 years old. What better time to add a platinum version to the lineup? Technically this watch is still...
The last few days were full of rumors and now here we go! Is it all we hoped for?Antarctic Ocean A Swatch and Blancpain collaboration...
In the making since 2018 – the idea for this watch was born in 2018. It’s an evolution of the Quai des Bergues and Place...
When a watch manufacturer is a member of the “British Watch & Clock Makers” and releases a new watch, we at Scottish Watches get the...
No, the watch and dial designers of Grand Seiko are not running out of natural beauty or phenomena to get their inspiration. The opposite –...
This year’s releases from Jaeger LeCoultre are nearly exclusively Reversos. And that is for a good reason. The Maison must focus their production and marketing...
Before diving into the watch itself let’s have a look at Artime, a company you have most likely never heard of. So, who are they?...
Louis Vuitton. The luxury travel goods company morphed into a luxury juggernaut, from fashion to watches. However, if you would think that LV is a...
First! But why? Looks a bit like the same Grand Seiko “inspired by some natural phenomenon in Japan close to the artisans’ studio” thing. Bear...
The Category Dive watches. We all love them, even though only very few of us actually dive. We love their ruggedness, their water resistance, and...
A new Rolex watch that just drops rather suddenly is rare. A new Rolex in a never used metal is even rarer. A Rolex that...
The Category Ahhh the Tourbillion category, endless hours can be spent discussing the merits of a Tourbillion in a wristwatch. There are two types of...
While known mostly for their Flieger/Pilots watches, Laco, the German manufacturer based in Pforzheim, also produces non-pilot watches. These tool watches have a very Laco-esque...
The Code 11.59 is boring – they said. AP’s response: “take that – doubters!!” – the last flurry of releases saw incredible timepieces in the...
Full disclosure: I LOVE THE CODE 11.59! There, I said it. Yes, yes, when launched in 2019 everyone loved to pile up the hate on...
Imagine a dress watch, automatic, 72 hours power reserve, 30m power reserve, 21,600 vph (3Hz) Frequency featuring a tourbillion. So far, so good. 72 hours...
It’s rare to see really innovative entries in the complication area. Especially from young brands. Most “innovations” are materials used or designs. But for John...
One of the most precise watches you can possibly think of is already in your pocket. Yes – your iPhone/iOS device (Android/Google probably has something similar)...
If you put the brand new Aquatimer from IWC next to the previous generation you will be very hard pressed to find the differences. However...
Follow me in the rabbit hole that is HAQ (short for High Accuracy Quartz). The definition of “Accuracy” is: accuracy /ˈakjʊrəsi/ noun noun: accuracy the...
Hajime Asaoka is one of the finest watchmakers on the planet, no doubt. His watches reach stratospheric prices and he produces all parts of the...
Editor’s Note: This article was meant to be a three-part series by regular contributor @koolpep aka (Ralf) but life got in the way after the...
Zenith is on an incredible trajectory at the moment, their sales are through the roof, many of their models fetch a nice premium in the...
Ming is an independent watch brand based out of Kuala Lumpur and was founded by Ming Thein. He also functions as the chief designer. His...
Founded in 2016 in England, Isotope watches is an independent brand combining original designs with a rather “different” approach. Their offerings are polarizing for sure,...
I was lucky enough to get my hands on the Grand Seiko SGBp017 last week. Here are my impressions after playing around with it for...
Formex is a brand that is massively underappreciated. I blame it all on their old logo – but since that is fixed now – there...
Very often our perceptions of a watch change from seeing either the renders or the photographs taken by the brands. We “feel” the Tudor Balck...
The SuperOcean was my favorite line from Breitling so I am biased, but more about that in the conclusion. The SuperOcean has traditionally been a...
When Oris released their in-house automatic movement calibre “400” just two years ago, it caused quite some excitement in the mid-price watch sector. It came...
Grand Seiko’s latest watch continues its celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Grand Seiko Style, the design philosophy that was first established with the...
We have all been there – we thought we remembered the website URL correctly and – well we did not. When this happens, very often...
Marhaba Watchfam!! We have some news from all levels of horology this week – here we go, yalla yalla!! A new Mariner – wait what?...
Thanks to Fratello Watches for passing on this release to us – we can’t wait to read your initial hands-on at www.fratellowatches.com If you are...
The day when Revolution and Hanhart introduced a new and exciting limited edition collaboration, I received my first Hanhart watch via courier. Though Hanhart is...
New Rolex announcement planned – ALARM!! Rolex has now – sort of – confirmed that they will release new watches in 2020. According to the industry page...
The last year saw a massive resurgence in two-tone watches, bronze also made a comeback, maybe we are back in a time where in general...
Rolex, the Swiss watch manufacture headquartered in Geneva, is recognized the world over for its expertise and quality of its products. This year, 2020 is...
Neuhausen am Rheinfall, 1st April 2020 An embodiment of the fleeting nature of time. The Tempus “fume it” – Limited Edition Just a few weeks ago we launched the complete antithesis...
The importance of transparency Microbrands and established brands take note – free advice from a watch enthusiast and collector! We get it!! Microbrands: I...
The first two weeks of 2020 started with a bang for the watch world. There is a so much happening. Let’s go through the last 7 days: ...
The last year saw a massive resurgence in two-tone watches, bronze also made a comeback, maybe we are back in a time where, in general,...
TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph is back In July 2019 I visited the Dubai Mall TAG Heuer flagship Boutique. The AutaviaIsograph was in every window –...
The good folks of Rolex have celebrated hard over the Christmas period and with their company credit card bills due in a couple of months...
The ruling of the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) came a bit as a shocker to the watch family. I don’t want to go into the...
My Dubai Watch Week impressions. This is not a complete write up about what DWW has to offer and is – just my personal impressions...