Tag: "black"
Wow Watch Wednesday: Chronoswiss Grand Opus DLC
This week’s piece provides not only a visual feast for the eyes but, unlike many of the other watches that feature in this category, it is also quite wearable. The latest evolution of the well-regarded Grand Opus chronograph series, created by Swiss watch maker Chronoswiss, this new piece effectively charters this traditionally conservative brand into [...]
New Ball Watch Engineer Hydrocarbon – Tool Watches As They Should Be
If you’re looking for a timepiece that is tough and hard-wearing yet at the same time still refined enough for the boardroom and reasonably priced, perhaps its time you consider the Engineer Hydrocarbon collection from American-owned Swiss watchmaker Ball Watch Co. Given a complete makeover ahead of its up-and-coming debut at Basel World this year, [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: BR 01-92 Radar
Bell & Ross is starting to become a bit of a favorite when it comes to Weird Watch Wednesdays. A couple of weeks ago we told you about the BR01-94 Carbon Fiber Chronograph, made from a single block of carbon fibre. This week we’re going even more stealth, if that’s possible! Designed for the hardcore [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday – The Black Belt Watch
A new watch has been introduced into the market specifically to honor the achievements of black belt martial artists, aptly named the Black Belt Watch. Apparently this new piece has been designed to recognize the achievements of martial artists who have reached the peak of their chosen art. Forgive my ignorance, but I thought that [...]
Go Minimalist With Newcomer Defakto
Looking for something a little different? Perhaps something with a clear, uncluttered dial, clean lines and a smooth black finish? Well maybe its time you considered familiarising yourself with the all-black Eins Schwarz model from German new comer Defakto. And really, at only 425 Euro, why wouldn’t you?
Ernst Benz Great Circle Chronoscope Instrument Series Limited Edition
A few months ago Swiss engineer and inventor Ernst Benz announced the introduction of four new limited edition models in the Great Circle Chronoscope Instrument Series. Big and bold the new dial and set of hands has been designed to be reminiscent of the original precision aircraft instrumentation produced by Ernst Benz himself back in [...]
Glashütte Senator Perpetual Calendar – Black Ceramic
At Baselworld this year my favourite German brand, Glashütte Original, introduced a stunningly simplistic variation of the Senator Perpetual Calendar. Clean, precise and subtle this is German engineering at its best. The watch is practical and sensible and yet at the same time visually alluring. There is no particular stand-out feature on the dial but [...]
Fighting Fakes: Two-Part Special
The global spread of counterfeit watches is an issue that plagues watchmakers, retailers, enthusiasts and everyday consumers alike. Given the sheer magnitude of fakes flooding the markets the best defence available to protect yourself is knowledge. In this two-part special I will explore in detail what constitutes a counterfeit, how its effecting the industry and [...]
New Omega Planet Ocean Jewelry Collection
Do yourself a favor. Next time you walk past an Omega boutique or an Authorized Dealer of Omega watches make sure you stop in to check out the new Planet Ocean Jewelry range, it is definitely worth a look. Don’t just take my word for it though, actress Nicole Kidman, stunning ambassador for Omega watches, [...]
Ulysse Nardin Diver Perpetual Limited Edition: The Best Of Both Worlds
As regular visitors to the site will know I am currently having an enduring love affair with dive watches. For the most part dive watches are completely impractical for every day use due to their excessively oversized dials designed for legibility under water first and foremost and aesthetics second. However, I think I may have just found an excellent half-way point. Enter the Ulysse Nardin Diver Perpetual Limited Edition.
Bamford & Sons Reimagine Rolex Milgauss For Colette Paris
If you are a luxury watch enthusiast then chances are you are familiar with the name Bamford & Sons. Based in London, this innovative company is renowned for their unique and individualized after market modifications of luxury watches, namely Rolex. In their latest bespoke creation they have re-imagined a special edition of the iconic Rolex [...]
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