Longines’ newly announced Ultra-Chron Diver is a revival of a 1968 high frequency watch of the same name. Its 2022 version uses a new high frequency movement – the Calibre L836 beats at 36,000 VPH and has a power reserve… Read More ›
Divers watches
HANDS-ON: Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date
With their new sports diving watch the 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date, launched in Geneva, Montblanc has ventured into one of the most popular watch product market segments. Coming in a 41mm stainless steel case (12.9mm thick) with 300m water… Read More ›
NEW: Ulysse Nardin The Ocean Race Diver
Back in 2020, Ulysse Nardin announced their Diver NET Concept Watch. It was a watch whose 44mm case, middle, back and bezel was made entirely from recycled fishing nets by French company FIL & FAB, who obtain their ‘raw material’ by… Read More ›
HANDS-ON: Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro
In its drive towards producing (and encouraging) watches more sustainably, last year Panerai released the Submersible eLAB-ID PAM1225 which was 98.6% recycled-based material by weight. Alongside this, they also introduced the use of the sustainably sourced case material eSteel™ in… Read More ›
HANDS-ON: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 1000 Superdiver
Last year’s launch by TAG Heuer of a new generation of its Aquaracer has been followed up this year by the Aquaracer Professional 1000 Superdiver, which was launched at Watches & Wonders in Geneva. A new professional-grade model in a… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2022: Tudor Black Bay Pro
Tudor released a number of new Black Bays at Watches & Wonders 2022, but the standout was without question the Black Bay Pro, a new reference that should sell like hotcakes. It adds a watch with ‘Explorer’ vibes to the… Read More ›
NEW: Longines Legend Diver 36mm and 42mm
If back in 2007 when the good looking black modern Longines Legend Diver (LLD) made its appearance (date or no date, remember that?) you had said that it would be not just flourish but end up available in over a… Read More ›
NEW: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep 6,000m
The Five Deeps Expedition, the world’s first manned expedition to the deepest point in each of the five oceans, was the baby of submersible pilot and adventurer Victor Vescovo. Omega produced a Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep to accompany him… Read More ›
NEW: Voutilainen x Leijona Försti Diver
Perhaps one of his lesser known forays in the watchmaking world, Kari Voutilainen has had a watch collaboration history with Finnish brand Leijona. Now, the latest product of this partnership has come to fruition. The Heritage 1907 collection now has… Read More ›
NEW: Fortis Marinemaster M-40
Green is not over. Meet the new Fortis Marinemaster M-40 in “Woodpecker Green”. It is one of four new Marinemaster F-40 models, the others being Rockstone Gray, Serenity Blue, and Snow White. The colours are self explanatory. Fortis’ new Marinemasters… Read More ›