During Baselworld 2013 Nomos launched their newest model the Ahoi, a sporty watch with a 200m water resistance that is different yet still clearly similar to their successful range of watches. A progression of sorts from their Tangomat model, it… Read More ›
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EXCLUSIVE : ‘Uniikki’ – a ‘pièce unique’ from Stepan Sarpaneva
Of all the abused words in the English language the word ‘unique’ is currently one of the most assaulted. Thrown around as though it is going out of style, it is applied with reckless abandonment to things of which there… Read More ›
Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition
not-for-profit organisation supported by the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments as well as corporate and community donations, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is not only the most comprehensive aero-medical service in the world and a crucial part of the… Read More ›
BASELWORLD 2013 : Hublot’s Antikythera SunMoon watch
At Baselworld last year Hublot presented the groundbreaking ‘Tribute to the Antikythera Mechanism’ movement, reproducing the mechanism in miniature to wristwatch dimensions and adding to it hours, minutes and a tourbillon. This year during Baselworld 2013 they proved that 2012… Read More ›
BASELWORLD 2013: Longines Heritage Military 1938 Collection
Longines has been one of the most successful brands in recent years when it comes to remakes of historical pieces, including the Avigation A-7 from last year. Inspired by 1930s military watches, a new trio of watches under the ‘Heritage… Read More ›
BASELWORLD 2013 : Girard-Perregaux 1966 Column-Wheel Chronograph
Today’s post is dedicated to a friend and collector who is an admirer of Girard-Perregaux and a bit of a column-wheel fan. This year sees Girard-Perrgaux launch the GP 03800-001, a new in-house hand-wound integrated column-wheel chronograph movement with 312… Read More ›
BASELWORLD 2013 : Vulcain’s retrotastic Nautical Seventies
Vulcain, most well-known for its Cricket alarm watches, has launched a faithful modern replica of their Cricket Nautical from 1970. The first Nautical models were launched back in 1961; these watches were not only capable of going down to 300m… Read More ›
BASELWORLD 2013 : Titanium divers from Sinn
I own a small number of watches, though never enough, of course. Amongst them, there is one that stands out as a watch I can wear without having to worry about inconveniently placed pieces of steel or concrete deciding to… Read More ›
BASELWORLD 2013 : Dior Chiffre Rouge C03 Moonphase
Dior’s Chiffre Rouge range of men’s watches form what the brand calls their ‘exceptional wrist watch’ collection, and the models falling under this line are characterised by their rather distinctive asymmetrical case shape, automatic movements, and limited editions of as… Read More ›
BASELWORLD 2013 : Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5227 Officer’s Case
For all your chronographs, Nautiluses, annual calendars, Sky Moons and the rest, there is one Patek Philippe that for me, remains enduringly appealing. One of the true classics of the brand’s history, the Calatrava has been quietly maintaining its presence… Read More ›