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Louis Erard and Vianney Halter have stopped flirting with the Antiqua and moved in. The Futur Antérieur is a 38 mm steel watch built around an idea that sounds like a dare: two complete automatic movements, two dials, and two crowns…
Check out this newest IFL drop (and so many more watches): https://bit.ly/watchgringa From the Casio G-Shock Square to the Rolex Explorer, these are six watches collectors keep coming back to. The OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M, Tudor Black…
For many years, Casio has been exclusively known for its quartz and digital watches. Indeed, in over 50 years of watchmaking, Casio has never produced a mechanical watch… Until last year, with the introduction of a game-changing…
Find out how the Omega Speedmaster 3861 and TAG Heuer Monaco compare in movement performance, build quality, and wrist comfort and why reputation only tells part of the story.
Audemars Piguet continues its embrace of the stone dial trend with two new versions of the Code 11.59 Selfwinding 38 mm. One pairs yellow gold with gold obsidian, its dark surface enlivened by shimmering mineral inclusions; the other…
Four auction houses. Over 1225 watches. We dig for the gems, covering everything from high-priced indies to vintage deals.
An update to the brand's deadbeat seconds model brings forward both visual and mechanical improvements in a limited edition.
Founded in 2025, Kiwame Tokyo is a young Japanese watchmaking brand based in Asakusa. It focuses on classically styled, well-finished watches with accessible pricing and design details rooted in Japanese culture. Following the inaugural…
While backpacks have been a staple in the EDC community for decades, their compact and convenient counterpart – the sling bag – has become an increasingly popular alternative. The smaller profile makes them a great option for carrying…
Singapore’s independent watchmaking scene is small, but it is home to some interesting emerging talent. Tristan Ho is one of the few independent watchmakers working here, and the LOTH Watch 1 is his first commercially available watch. We…
Modeled after the automotive Concours d’Élégance events, but you know, for watch collectors, the Concours d’Élégance Horlogère is exciting because it offers civilians the opportunity to examine rare examples of horological excellence that…
I've been a fan of Citizen's Eco-Drive technology for years, and I've owned several watches powered by it along the way. We've also recommended plenty of Eco-Drive models here at TBWS, and my blue Promaster Diver BN0151-09L is still one of…
Inspired by two rare natural phenomena, Citizen's new ATTESA Power of Purple Aurora and Power of Green Flash combine striking color-shifting dials with advanced light-powered technology to celebrate 50 years of Eco-Drive innovation.
The new Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo watches may have just solved two key pain points Zach has shared with multiple generations of Hublot CEOs. Firstly, what is the story behind the Classic Fusion Tributo? Tributo translates to tribute…
When thinking about indie brand H. Moser & Cie., you might have either the integrated Streamliner, the sporty Pioneer or the elegant Endeavour collections in mind. There is, however, another range that should be mentioned: a more discreet…
The colorful world of IFL Watches takes to the sky with three new Laphont Bloc Limited Editions. Each watch features a hand-painted dial inspired by the things that seem to float effortlessly during childhood. The concept may sound…
Louis Erard and Vianney Halter lead the week with the twin-movement Futur Antérieur, while Glashütte Original lets aventurine take centre stage. Elsewhere, Bell & Ross heads for the slopes, Norqain goes turquoise, Vacheron Constantin…
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In my experience, the problem with collecting watches for fun and profit is that collecting for profit tends to strip away the fun, and collecting for fun virtually guarantees no profit. As such, I’ve never really gravitated towards hype…
A black PVD case, grained dial and carefully placed gaming references give this hand-wound Khaki Field appeal beyond the Call of Duty audience.
Minase is a Japanese microbrand specialising in complex watch cases with superlative handmade finishing. Based in Akita, Minase was founded in 2005 as a spin-off of Kyowa, a specialist manufacturer of watchmaking tools. Its portfolio of…
While chiming timepieces were originally meant to solve the problem of telling time in a low-light nightscape, the musical function has grown to become the ne plus ultra expression of a challenging, nuanced, got-to-get-it-right haute…
Eliud Kipchoge (41) is a legend. On October 12th, 2019, the Kenyan athlete became the first person to run a marathon distance in under two hours. He also competed in four Olympic Games and won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze…
This episode is a long time coming, and we finally sit down with Pamela Cloutier, whose career in the watch industry spans some of the biggest names in Swiss watchmaking....
Watches for ELA brings together a selection of charitable lots within Christie’s upcoming Rare Watches auction on November 9th in Geneva. Proceeds will benefit the European Leukodystrophies Association (ELA), which supports research into…
Explore 14 of the best titanium watches from Rolex, TAG Heuer, and more, combining lightweight comfort, durability and impressive design.
A day at the races. If the Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph 43mm Limited Edition looks intriguing and makes you want to read the hands-on review, I suggest you play Queen’s successful 1976 record. Just don’t play it too…
More than a century ago, Hamilton introduced its first cushion-shaped watches, and this defining case profile would serve as the foundation for some of the brand’s most memorable designs from the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s…
Atelier Loreti expands its Celestial Tourbillon collection with limited-edition Snowflake Obsidian and Charoite stone dials from $980.
There’s two ways to look at the watch industry now versus a decade ago. One way is that revenue is up 37%. The other way is that unit volume is down 43%. More money, but less watches. One sounds great. The other sounds catastrophic. What's…
After Geneva Watch Days, I set off on an 11-day road trip across Europe in a Maserati Grecale Trofeo. Collected as a rental from Sixt in Geneva, the car is a 2026 model with just 450 km on the odometer when I picked it up. By the time I…
