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07.11.25

Studio Underd0g and Massena LAB serve up a luxury pairing with the Champagne & Caviar 03SERIES

Evoking opulence, the "big-eye" monopusher chronograph features distinctive dial tones and textures, in true Studio Underd0g style.

Mother‑of‑pearl meets Vietnamese lacquer in the Awake Sơn Mài Fragments collection

Introducing

06.11.25

Mother‑of‑pearl meets Vietnamese lacquer in the Awake Sơn Mài Fragments collection

Vietnamese lacquer meets Japanese raden, Swiss movements and French straps in this cross-cultural masterpiece.

Hands On

06.11.25

The Bovet Récital 30 brings the brand’s groundbreaking worldtimer to a smaller case

If only Zach could have beaten Medvedev...

From minimalism to sprezzatura: these are 11 of the best Italian watch brands

Buying Guides

06.11.25

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From minimalism to sprezzatura: these are 11 of the best Italian watch brands

From the big names to emerging newcomers, here's the best Italian watch brands for living a horological dolce vita.

AIS Collective’s BronzePen can restore your bronze watch to factory-fresh – or let it tell its own story

Watch Carry Wednesdays

05.11.25

AIS Collective’s BronzePen can restore your bronze watch to factory-fresh – or let it tell its own story

Is your bronze watch looking less "patinated" and more "putrid"? This easy-to-use cleaning tool might be what you're looking for.

The 10 watches to keep an eye on at the Antiquorum Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces auction

Auctions

05.11.25

The 10 watches to keep an eye on at the Antiquorum Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces auction

This is a packed catalogue and there is a lot to go through, but these are the 10 watches we think stand out in this…

The PRX is about to be hype again as Tissot welcomes 38mm models in titanium and Damascus steel

Introducing

04.11.25

The PRX is about to be hype again as Tissot welcomes 38mm models in titanium and Damascus steel

The automatic PRX is now available in 38mm, in two interesting materials: titanium (with a matching bracelet!) and Damascus steel.

TAG Heuer celebrates Ayrton Senna’s enduring legacy with a pair of new Senna-inspired Formula 1 Chronographs

Introducing

04.11.25

TAG Heuer celebrates Ayrton Senna’s enduring legacy with a pair of new Senna-inspired Formula 1 Chronographs

TAG Heuer honours 3-time F1 world champ Ayrton Senna with two chronographs, just in time for the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix.

This quartet of Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers La Quête high complications honour 270 years of astronomic momentum

In Depth

04.11.25

This quartet of Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers La Quête high complications honour 270 years of astronomic momentum

Vacheron Constantin releases four ultra-complicated watches as part of its 270th anniversary celebrations, all with astronomical themes.

Atelier Wen turns up the tantalum with its new Inflection series

Hands On

04.11.25

Atelier Wen turns up the tantalum with its new Inflection series

The Chinese independent brand has gone all in on an unusual metal - tantalum - as it offers something unique to the market.

Neotype jazzes up its “ultimate multipurpose tool watch”, the LM02 Type C, with panda dials

Micro Mondays

04.11.25

Neotype jazzes up its “ultimate multipurpose tool watch”, the LM02 Type C, with panda dials

French microbrands Neotype has brought two panda dials to the fore, for its likeable LM02 Type C chronograph.

Straum & Time+Tide join forces to explore the Jan Mayen with an exclusive titanium special edition

In The Shop

03.11.25

Straum & Time+Tide join forces to explore the Jan Mayen with an exclusive titanium special edition

We've teamed up with the Norwegian masters of striking dials on a sporty titanium special edition of the Jan Mayen inspired by wild moss.

A Matter of Time EP 09: Gemstone watches for dummies, from hardstone dials to rainbow bezels

Video

03.11.25

A Matter of Time EP 09: Gemstone watches for dummies, from hardstone dials to rainbow bezels

Don't roll your eyes... Ele's masterclass in everything from sapphires to stone dials is not to be missed.

How a sceptic ended up wearing an eight‑day Panerai more than the “sure things” in his box

Watch Reviews

02.11.25

How a sceptic ended up wearing an eight‑day Panerai more than the “sure things” in his box

Jason shares how the Luminor 8 Giorni PAM00915 pushed through his scepticism and became the first Panerai in his collection.

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, Bulgari, Hermès and more

Last Week in Watches

02.11.25

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, Bulgari, Hermès and more

Although it was a quiet week in terms of the number of launches, the quality of the products did not disappoint.

Why is Hublot hated? Andrew’s frank conversation with CEO Julien Tornare

Interview

01.11.25

Why is Hublot hated? Andrew’s frank conversation with CEO Julien Tornare

Andrew puts Hublot CEO Julien Tornare in the Hublot hot seat...

Casio debuts a DeLorean-themed calculator watch for the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future

Introducing

01.11.25

Casio debuts a DeLorean-themed calculator watch for the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future

Great Scott!

Hands On

01.11.25

Yema tributes a historic French sports car brand with the Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

Yema's three latest chronographs celebrate the brand's status as the Official Timekeeper of the Alpine Elf Cup Series championship.

Integrity over profit: Studio Underd0g cancels a flipper’s US$16,000 Mim0sa order

Friday Wind Down

31.10.25

Integrity over profit: Studio Underd0g cancels a flipper’s US$16,000 Mim0sa order

Cheers to no flipping!

8 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science, motorsports and space

Lists

31.10.25

8 of the best 1960s watches, an era dominated by science, motorsports and space

The '60s were a particularly groovy and innovative time for watchmaking - here's some of the highlights.

CIGA design’s Everest Summit frames a central tourbillon with real Everest bedrock

Introducing

30.10.25

CIGA design’s Everest Summit frames a central tourbillon with real Everest bedrock

The GPHG-winning Chinese firm celebrates the world's tallest mountain with a techy tourbillon piece with a dial made from Everest itself.

Does the Hanhart 415 ES Panda deliver top spec for money?

Hands On

30.10.25

Does the Hanhart 415 ES Panda deliver top spec for money?

At around US$3,000, the Hanhart 415 ES Panda offers favourable specifications for its price.

The Raymond Weil Toccata brings classical music to classical watch design

Hands On

29.10.25

The Raymond Weil Toccata brings classical music to classical watch design

With its classical proportions and dressy shape, this new release from Raymond Weil seems perfectly timed for party season.

Omega launches new Speedmaster 38 Milano Cortina 2026 100 days ahead of the Olympic Winter Games

Introducing

29.10.25

Omega launches new Speedmaster 38 Milano Cortina 2026 100 days ahead of the Olympic Winter Games

It may be 100 days until the Olympic Winter Games, but you can buy a new Speedmaster today...

Chronographs and carburetors: the timeless link between watches and motorcycles

In Depth

29.10.25

Chronographs and carburetors: the timeless link between watches and motorcycles

Our resident motorcycle rider Tom Austin talks about how the bike hobby and the watch hobby have more in common than you might think.

Australia’s watch community is gathering in Sydney this week for Watchfest 6!

Events

28.10.25

Australia’s watch community is gathering in Sydney this week for Watchfest 6!

This week marks the return of Australia's largest enthusiast-run watch and horology convention to Sydney - here's what you need to know.

Everything you need to know about the Tudor x Time+Tide Library & Lounge

Interview

28.10.25

Everything you need to know about the Tudor x Time+Tide Library & Lounge

The Shield and the Anchor together at last: Tudor is coming into our London Discovery Studio for an exclusive four-month residency.

Andrew shares his favourite Audemars Piguet watches available at AP House Manchester

Video

28.10.25

Andrew shares his favourite Audemars Piguet watches available at AP House Manchester

The AP House Manchester isn't your typical high-end watch boutique, and it's home to some properly special timepieces.

Are you ready to binge-watch with Möels & Co’s TV-cased 528 Series 2?

Micro Mondays

27.10.25

Are you ready to binge-watch with Möels & Co’s TV-cased 528 Series 2?

Möels & Co has updated its striking offset TV dial dress piece with aesthetic and technical refinements, including a La Joux-Perret movement.

ArtyA’s new Purity Wavy Central Tourbillon is a mesmerising merry-go-round of crazy sapphire

Hands On

27.10.25

ArtyA’s new Purity Wavy Central Tourbillon is a mesmerising merry-go-round of crazy sapphire

A massive 16mm central tourbillon shrink-wrapped in some mad bit of colour-changing sapphire? It could only be an ArtyA.

These three affordable vintage Seikos deserve your attention

Opinion

26.10.25

These three affordable vintage Seikos deserve your attention

Vintage Seiko is the perfect starting point for dipping your toes into vintage collecting without breaking the bank.

Beaucroft goes full stealth with the Element Rebel Black

Introducing

26.10.25

Beaucroft goes full stealth with the Element Rebel Black

It utilises Nitron MC, an advanced, scratch-resistant hard-coating technology developed in its hometown of Cambridge.

New releases from Patek Philippe, Breguet, Baltic and more

Last Week in Watches

26.10.25

New releases from Patek Philippe, Breguet, Baltic and more

It's not often that Patek surprisingly announces a new model outside its ‘regular’ launch moments, like they did this week.

Nodus brings a stealthy look back to the range with the Sector II Pilot DLC

Introducing

25.10.25

Nodus brings a stealthy look back to the range with the Sector II Pilot DLC

A stealthy DLC colourway has been added to the core collection of the Nodus Sector II platform.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest “Made of Makers” collab is a manga-styled webcomic take on the Reverso’s origin story

News

25.10.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest “Made of Makers” collab is a manga-styled webcomic take on the Reverso’s origin story

The latest entry in Jaeger-LeCoultre's multidisciplinary "Made of Makers" programme is a webcomic by Filipino artist Olivecoat.

Norqain and Gary Neville stopped by the London Studio for a Wild night

Events

25.10.25

Norqain and Gary Neville stopped by the London Studio for a Wild night

The Man United defender turned entrepreneur stopped by our London Discovery Studio for a night all about Norqain.

Inside Bulgari’s rebellion: how the watch industry’s fastest mover does the impossible

Interview

24.10.25

Inside Bulgari’s rebellion: how the watch industry’s fastest mover does the impossible

Russell has this theory that Bulgari is the biggest rebel in the entire watchmaking industry. He went to Bulgari to put that to the test.

“New York Watch Week” just keeps getting bigger and better

Friday Wind Down

24.10.25

“New York Watch Week” just keeps getting bigger and better

As an NYC native, seeing the middle of October become a New York Watch Week of sorts has been incredible for our US Editor Zach…

Trick or treat! Here’s 9 of the spookiest watches just in time for Halloween

Buying Guides

24.10.25

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Trick or treat! Here’s 9 of the spookiest watches just in time for Halloween

Looking for a watch to match your Halloween costume? Get your spook on with these 9 that range from Gothic and grim to just plain…

Nivada Grenchen sees out the first-generation F77 with a two-tone and stone dial celebration

Introducing

24.10.25

Nivada Grenchen sees out the first-generation F77 with a two-tone and stone dial celebration

Nivada Grenchen releases limited edition stone dial variations of its popular F77 MKI in the "Last Series".

The Tissot Ballade now comes in 39mm with a COSC-certified movement

Hands On

23.10.25

The Tissot Ballade now comes in 39mm with a COSC-certified movement

This Tissot offers a familiar look at an unfamiliarly accessible price point, with a few key differences to help it stand out from the pack.

Extreme measures: Christopher Ward delivers a hardcore explorer’s watch with the C63 Sealander Extreme GMT

Introducing

23.10.25

Extreme measures: Christopher Ward delivers a hardcore explorer’s watch with the C63 Sealander Extreme GMT

Christopher Ward has reinvented its adventurer's GMT, scaling it up and giving it a technical and aesthetic makeover.

Defying gravity is Zenith’s modus operandi with new Defy Zero G and Skyline Tourbillon 160th Anniversary releases

Introducing

23.10.25

Defying gravity is Zenith’s modus operandi with new Defy Zero G and Skyline Tourbillon 160th Anniversary releases

Zenith continues to celebrate its 160th anniversary with three high-complication novelties.

The new Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica marks the first 40mm ceramic case for the line

Hands On

22.10.25

The new Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica marks the first 40mm ceramic case for the line

This stealthy Panerai opens up this ceramic and GMT complication combination to a broader range of wrist sizes.

Why a watch with an animal‑skin strap shouldn’t be your only watch

Opinion

22.10.25

Why a watch with an animal‑skin strap shouldn’t be your only watch

Jason Lee argues that across most situations, a watch with an animal‑skin strap is rarely the smartest default.

Glashütte Original takes unexpected inspiration from the world of cinema with the SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Screen”

Hands On

22.10.25

Glashütte Original takes unexpected inspiration from the world of cinema with the SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Screen”

This flyback chronograph dive watch's panda dial was inspired by the optical effect that cinema screens used to use for maxmium legibility.

New Rolex patent suggests the Crown may make a modern triple calendar watch

News

21.10.25

New Rolex patent suggests the Crown may make a modern triple calendar watch

A recent patent filing may have just revealed that a modern triple calendar Rolex watch is no longer a ridiculous pipe dream.

A Matter of Time Episode 08: Are you stuck in your watch-collecting journey?

Video

21.10.25

A Matter of Time Episode 08: Are you stuck in your watch-collecting journey?

The trio explores being “stuck” in collecting, the influence of social and personal identity, and the myth of linear progression...

The Beaubleu Seconde Française is a quintessentially quirky (and affordable) French timepiece

Hands On

21.10.25

The Beaubleu Seconde Française is a quintessentially quirky (and affordable) French timepiece

Sporting circular hands, it's a horological statement that offers Parisian panache and refinement at a surprisingly reasonable price point.

Built by and for adventurers, the Nadir Vespera GMT is ready to go

Micro Mondays

20.10.25

Built by and for adventurers, the Nadir Vespera GMT is ready to go

Built to keep up with the founder's adventurous lifestyle, this new tool watch doesn't cut corners when it comes to toughness.

Introducing

20.10.25

A pop art performance from Piaget: introducing the Andy Warhol “Collage”

Limited to just 50 pieces, this Andy Warhol Watch features a marquetry stone dial based upon one of the artist's most famous self-portraits.

Look out for these ultra-rare Seikos at Phillips’ Decade One auction

Auctions

20.10.25

Look out for these ultra-rare Seikos at Phillips’ Decade One auction

Borna highlights three incredibly rare and historically significant Seikos set to go under the hammer with Phillips in November 2025.

Studio Underd0g & Fears get behind the bar for one more cocktail with the 02SERIES Mim0sa

Introducing

20.10.25

Studio Underd0g & Fears get behind the bar for one more cocktail with the 02SERIES Mim0sa

The trilogy of cocktail-inspired collaboration pieces from Fears & Studio Underd0g is now complete, with a tasty 3D-dialled chaser.

Should watch customisation be more widely accepted?

Opinion

19.10.25

Should watch customisation be more widely accepted?

Aftermarket customisation is an acceptable practice for many consumer products or hobbies, so why is it so taboo in the watch community?

New releases from Frederique Constant, De Bethune, Zenith and more

Last Week in Watches

19.10.25

New releases from Frederique Constant, De Bethune, Zenith and more

Fair warning: this is a pretty massive edition of Last Week in Watches, as there were so many new products released last week...

TAG Heuer was wise to axe the 42mm Connected for a new 40mm size

Opinion

18.10.25

TAG Heuer was wise to axe the 42mm Connected for a new 40mm size

The latest generation of TAG Heuer's Connected smartwatch, the Calibre E5, is now wearable by a much wider range of wrists.

Depancel’s latest limited edition, the Série-R01 Black Tangerine, continues a winning formula

Introducing

18.10.25

Depancel’s latest limited edition, the Série-R01 Black Tangerine, continues a winning formula

Designed and developed with community feedback, over 3,000 watch enthusiasts participated in the creation of Depancel's latest chrono.

Why the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” is the only steel Rolex I’d pay over retail for

Opinion

18.10.25

Why the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” is the only steel Rolex I’d pay over retail for

Jason Lee is a gold Rolex man, but there's just something about the Crown's iconic travel watch that has him smitten.

Watch Education

17.10.25

A guide to every Seiko brand

Credor, King Seiko, Grand Seiko, Prospex or Presage - how do these Seiko brands and collections actually stack up?

Jaeger-LeCoultre brought the vintage cool to our London Discovery Studio last week

Friday Wind Down

17.10.25

Jaeger-LeCoultre brought the vintage cool to our London Discovery Studio last week

When a brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre wants to host an event displaying some of its most incredible vintage pieces, you have to say yes.

Serica’s Parade gets a mid-century makeover with two textural linen dials

Hands On

17.10.25

Serica’s Parade gets a mid-century makeover with two textural linen dials

Serica has added another two dials to its Parade dress watch collection, sporting a classic linen texture and adding some welcome colour.

We read the Rolex Datejust book so you don’t have to

Opinion

16.10.25

We read the Rolex Datejust book so you don’t have to

A year on from the release of his first official Rolex book on the Submariner, Nicholas Foulkes has returned with a Datejust edition.

Monta celebrates its ongoing success with a re-designed Triumph model

Introducing

16.10.25

Monta celebrates its ongoing success with a re-designed Triumph model

American brand Monta updates its Triumph model for the first time since 2017, offering aesthetic and technical refinements.