A couple of months ago, we introduced Zenith’s new 2018 Defy Classic. Coming in a 41mm-sized titanium case, it is available in two variants; one with a skeletonised dial, and one with a sunburst blue dial. Both models have applied… Read More ›
On the wrist
HANDS-ON : Laine 1817
For those who are followers of the A. Lange & Söhne Watchmaking Excellence Award the name of watchmaker Torsti Laine is not totally unknown. For others, he probably needs a small introduction. Harking originally from Finland, where he was a… Read More ›
ON THE WRIST : Ulysse Nardin Executive Dual Time
There has been a bit of Ulysse Nardin activity in Australia in recent times, with the appointment of a new Brand Director, Jean Conrie, and a dinner celebrating the brand with serving Royal Australian Navy Commanders and Officers as guests… Read More ›
ON THE WRIST : Hublot Big Bang Meca-10
Perhaps best known for their interesting and innovative use of case materials, this year Hublot has reminded us that they do things with movements as well, something that they have done in the past most notably with the Unico and the astonishing… Read More ›
ON THE WRIST : IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Miramar
You may recall an earlier post about one of IWC’s new pilot’s watches for 2016, the Mark XVIII Top Gun Miramar. Well along with this, they also released a new Top Gun Miramar Chronograph which we had on loan… Read More ›
MODERN CHRONOGRAPHS : Zenith El Primero Sport 45mm vs Rolex Daytona 116520
By @initialjh When watch enthusiasts are asked about iconic chronographs a few names are often mentioned in the same breath : Rolex Daytona, Omega Speedmaster, Breitling Navitimer, and the Zenith El Primero. What makes these chronographs iconic? Well it… Read More ›
ON THE WRIST : Zenith Star Moonphase
Today’s watch is a slightly unusual creature. The Star Moonphase is a 37mm cushion-cased watch in stainless steel containing the Elite Calibre 692, which has a power reserve of fifty hours. Part of the Star Collection which is clearly targeted… Read More ›
ON THE WRIST : Zenith Elite Ultra Thin Lady Moonphase
With the arrival of Australia and New Zealand’s first brand manager for Zenith also came the offer to test drive a few models. As expected, we jumped at the opportunity. Perhaps not so expected, we have not restricted ourself to… Read More ›
ON THE WRIST : IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar
At SIHH 2015 IWC released the Portugieser Annual Calendar, their first such complication and one about which we wrote at this link. With thanks to IWC Australia we recently had the opportunity of having one of these new Annual Calendars… Read More ›
ON THE WRIST : Baume et Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra
A little while back I attended the Sydney launch of Baume et Mercier’s tribute to the classic Shelby Cobra racing car, and got some ‘quick and dirty’ photographs of both the models, stainless steel and red gold. When I was… Read More ›
