independent watchmakers and brands
You know the history – in 2011 MB&F launched their first Legacy Machine, with their distinctive white lacquered dials, blued hands, domed sapphire atop a round case, movement architecture, and design aesthetic. In the decade that followed, eight calibres were… Read More ›
That watches are about time, in whatever form, interpretation or incarnation, is self-evident, but the first release in URWERK’s new 100V Time and Culture line, which they say was based on an idea from watch journalist and collector SJX (to… Read More ›
HYT has had a bit of a time in the last couple of years, and its revival, as we mentioned a couple of months ago, has come with a number of new releases like the Hastroi Green Nebula and now,… Read More ›
Moser have introduced a new skeletonised complication combination to their offerings, with the Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton in a 42.8mm stainless steel case with a screw-down crown and water resistance of 120m. Under a domed sapphire crystal is a Funky… Read More ›
Brand partnership association is a very personal thing, even when it comes to watches. For example some of us associate certain types of racing, car brands or sporting teams with certain watch brands, but which watch brands may be determined… Read More ›
A couple of months ago we mentioned the new direction (and with it, a new sportier type of model called the Hastroid Green Nebula) that HYT are taking under their new management. Now, as a follow up to this new… Read More ›
Is this going to be one of the most sought-after pieces of 2022? Last year MB&F released a watch called the “M.A.D.1” which was notable for a number of reasons – firstly the low price (both in and of itself… Read More ›
Sometimes you see a watch and there’s a jolt of unexpected recognition touched with nostalgia. In the case of the new Universalzeit (Universal Time) from Mortiz Grossmann, this comes in the form of a miniaturised old school world map, with… Read More ›
Remember the UR-112 Aggregat released late last year? The new limited edition UR-112 Aggregat Odyssey just launched by URWERK is the successor to that inaugural UR-112 Aggregat Bicolor. The new variant features a new titanium and steel 42mm x 51mm… Read More ›
Last year H.Moser & Cie released the Heritage Perpetual Calendar Midnight Blue Enamel, a rather gorgeous variant of their approach to perpetual calendars in a 42mm white gold case with a blue grand feu enamel dial with a fumé effect…. Read More ›
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