Hermes was founded in 1837. Back then, the company sold well-made harnesses and bridles for the carriage trade. Today, we re more accustomed to seeing luxury watches roll out into the brand s boutiques around the globe. The Cape Cod has, somehow, become something of a crossover icon for the colliding worlds of Haute Couture and Horlogerie.Without a doubt, Hermes calling card is fine craftsmanship. The latest version of the Cape Cod, originally designed by Henri dOrigny in 1991, is a testament to that. It is an embodiment of the labor-intensive methods behind high fashion. And with an edgier, more industrial appearance, it looks set to win a few new fans.?The hammered surfaces of the case ar...

To be honest, I have at times felt thoroughly exhausted from overexposure to the word Zaratsu. Despite this, I tried a basic Grand Seiko on the wrist. I was hesitant. Not keen on following the pack, I almost didn t want to like it. And then I gazed into that inky black void and got lost. Thus began my obsession with models SBGR053 and SBGR253…I got lost to the point of now rethinking my recent purchase of a BB58. That s despite striking lucky after a short two-month spot on an AD list. And there I was actually considering selling it to buy a second GS, a Quartz model, no less…Sure, the 58 s lugs were a tad sharp, but surely it wasn t that alone that could threaten to lever me fro...

The Glashtte Original Pano collection is one of the simplest yet classiest lines from the brand. Out of all of the models in the family, the PanoMaticLunar is probably the one that packs the most punches in terms of elegance thanks to the somewhat anachronistic complication, the moon-phase. For the first time, Glashtte releases the PanoMaticLunar in a beautiful deep green dial that took inspiration from the depth of the forest on the Ore Mountains bordering Saxony and Bohemia.The concept of the Glashtte Original Pano collection is simple. The watch has a time-only off-center dial with a sub-dial for seconds, which gives the designers enough real-estate on the watch face for complications....

Full disclosure right off the bat: I worked for NOMOS Glashtte for three years in International Sales. You might think, therefore, I am unfairly biased. And maybe I am towards models like the Zrich Weltzeit or Orion, but not to all. If there is one family that never got my love, it was the Ahoi range. But thanks to a timely collaboration with Doctors Without Borders, the tide of opinion might finally be turning in favor of NOMOS Glashtte s most rugged timepiece.It always struck me as odd that, as a man whose watch collection is replete with dive and tool watches, the Ahoi never resonated with me. Then again, although NOMOS likes to market this handsome ticker as a go anywhere, do anything...

It can also be called a?crisis of us, the consumers, that not only encourage watch manufacturers to create re-editions but even crave them!I?cant decide, whether watch re-editions popping up over the last couple of years is a?problem of?watch manufacturers or customers. It is, as I see it, a typical chicken-or-the-egg question. In my opinion, way too many re-editions flooding the market. It is already becoming a?legitimate, natural, and even expected product update drill. And thats where I?think the problem begins.Dont get me wrong. As a?vintage watch collector, I?personally love most of the re-editions out there. I?dont feel troubled at all if they influence the value of vintage pieces this...

The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo in steel is the talk of the town since its introduction earlier this year in Dubai. During these events, you only get a few moments with the watch, to take some pictures and do a quick try & feel with the watches.It is certainly not enough time to really let the watch really work into you. It could be me of course, but often I need some time to have it all processed. Especially when it concerns an unusual design as the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo (yes, Bvlgari and not Bulgari). To me, it wasn t love at first sight, that I will have to admit. I like the fact that the watch has its own identity, that you can basically recognize an Octo (Finissimo) from 20 meters dista...

In this Sunday morning column, two of our writers go head-to-head in an epic showdown for the ages. Strong opinions and hysterical hyperbole are welcome (so feel free to join in with the fun in the comments section below). And dont forget to let us know which watches youd like to see torn to shreds/effusively exalted next week. Well try and feature as many of our readers choices as we can. This week, we re sticking with but going back to our original format. So what do you think, dear readers? How much do you rate or hate the Sea-Dweller Deepsea?Last week was a joy. A neck-and-neck contest that rolled all week. Over 1,500 of you voted (thank you, thank you, thank you), and your votes were ...

Howdy-do fine folks and welcome to This Week in Watches for May 9, 2020 the Everything Edition. I ve given it this name because we ve got quite the smorgasbord of new watches for you. So, grab your plates and hit the buffet!Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire EditionWhen I said we had everything, I meant it. We kick things off with a new Christopher Ward C60 Diver. This 40mm dive watch has a blue dial made from sapphire. With this, the Sellita SW200 automatic is visible. Christopher Ward tells us that creating such a dial takes 20 production steps. Lapping, grinding, and polishing are just some of the measures required to fit this slice of sapphire into a watch case. The watch has a display back i...

If there s one useful accessory for a watch guy, it s a watch roll. I ve had and tried many, but only a few make it to become one of my travel essentials.Before I start with the review of this Bennett Winch watch roll, I think it is good to spend a few words on what I think makes a good one. For me, the most important thing is that a watch roll is sturdy. I often put it in my cabin luggage, and it might float around in there as I don t overpack. A soft watch roll, especially those that are not made of leather, provides too little protection in my opinion.What Makes A Good Watch Roll?I also want to have at least two spots for a watch. If I travel with just one extra watch, I could live with a...

Get your digital copy of our Seamaster 300M Magazine! In 2018, Omega revamped its iconic Seamaster 300M. A watch that got many people into watches in the first place, as it became the ‘James Bond watch in 1995. The Seamaster 300M is a watch that received updates every few years since its initial introduction, always being up-to-date with the latest Omega innovations.One thing was lacking though, an in-house developed movement. Omega adopted the Co-Axial escapement in 1999 but didn t use its in-house developed movements until 2007. Although the Seamaster 300M was using a movement with Co-Axial escapement, it didn t have an in-house Omega movement before 2018. In that year, the 25th ann...

Yachting enthusiasts enjoy the kinetic momentum of a boundless fuel. Wind never depletes or pollutes and only the waves crashing against the hull act as the background noise. Mechanical watches have the same ideology.For this week s Pre-Owned Picks, I have selected three watches for life on the waves.All watches are pre-owned and picked from Chrono24. Every week we pick a few pre-owned watches from Chrono24, the largest market place for wristwatches in the world - watches that we love ourselves, or think they will be interesting to you. So to be clear, we picked the watches, Chrono24 only send us the images without their watermark and in a proper resolution.Tissot Sailing T-TouchThe T-Touch ...

Is the Parisian way the way to success for Beaubleu? The young Parisian brand introduced its first Beaubleu B01 collection back in 2017. Now it is ready to take the next step with the all-new Beaubleu Union collection.Based on the same principles with a string of new designs, the Union collection brings us some well-thought-out timepieces. We got our hands on two of the new watches to find out if the people behind Beaubleu truly are the enfants terribles?of the watch industry.The avalanche of new watch brands shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. More and more brands are looking for that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. However, we must be realistic. As well-intentioned as many of th...

If you, or your kids, find yourself bored in the house and in the house bored, you can now grab your Caran d Ache coloring pencils and download Omega s coloring book.To be honest, I have lots of things to do and when I am not working I have my newly founded hobby with my fellow Fratelli to work on (click here). But if you have a kid, or more than one, you will probably run out of ideas at some point to keep them occupied. These days can be quite a bit of a challenge, as you know.Omega Coloring BookYesterday, Omega sent out a link to a wonderful book with drawings to all their newsletter subscribers. You can download the 20-page book from their website, print them, and start coloring. My daug...

Would you believe that I get more spontaneous offers for this little charming Art Deco Tissot than the majority of vintage pieces in my collection??I?am never startled when I?get a?buyout offer after I?post the shiny Mido Rainbow, the cult voice-recording Seiko, or the recently featured card-board-like dialed Cartier Santos on my Instagram. I?remember that the first time I?shared a picture of the Art Deco Tissot, I immediately got an offer to sell it. Well, I?was pretty surprised. I?didnt expect a simple three-hander by Tissot to be so aspirational for my Instagram audience. Come to think of it, this Tissot is now the most demanded watch in my collection, with spontaneous offers coming in he...

Doxa has made many amazing timepieces since the brand entered the watch market in 1889. Still, if you ask most watch guys about the first model from the Swiss brand that comes to mind, they d probably say it s the Sub 300. This 1960s icon was the quintessential diver s tool of the time. With the new Doxa Sub 300 Carbon Aqua Lung US Divers, the brand gives a modern look to their iconic timepiece.Although the case is not the only feature of this watch, that s worth talking about. To understand where Doxa and the Sub 300 is today, we need to go back a bit in time. The year was 1967 when the brand launched its revolutionary new model, the Doxa Sub 300. The rest, as they say, is history.Vintage S...

By now, you probably have heard about Norqain. The brand that was founded in 2018 by Ben Kffer, is gaining popularity and appreciated by many enthusiasts. But what makes them so special? In this hands-on review, I will take a closer look at the Norqain Adventure Sport Automatic reference N1000.A young brand that gets the support of Swiss watch industry vets like Ben Kffer s father Marc? (+25 years at a private label watch manufacturer) and Ted Schneider (former Breitling), probably knows what it is doing and therefore I am curious to give one of their watches a try. On my wrist is the Norqain Adventure Sport Automatic reference N1000, on a black rubber strap.Norqain Adventure Sport Automat...

Welcome back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame, the weekly article that puts your hand eye coordination skills to the test. Yes, we ask you to click a button in order to tell us if you d wear our watch of the week or not. Today, we look at a white whale of sorts with the Grand Seiko SBGX115. But first…Last week, I asked you to look at a homely kinda old Submariner 14060. It wasn t overly special, but it was special enough in your eyes to conquer with an astounding 85% Wrist Game win. I d liken that 15% to the one person who didn t vote for Derek Jeter on their Hall of Fame ballot. Jeez, and I can t stand the Yankees… We re going to keep on the diving theme today with a look at the v...

has a rich history of advertising built for decades. The brand has produced some of the most remarkable ads ever created by a watch brand. In this recurring series, we take a look at the most iconic ads has created over the years.One of the most exciting and fun things to do when diving into the history of a watch brand is to look at its advertising.? has always been a brand that has created some of the most remarkable ads in the industry, not least because they are connected to outstanding achievements and famous people. Some of the advertisements are stylish, some of them are thought-provoking, and some are blessed with an excellent sense of humor.All of them represent a certain time. An...

If you thought Meistersinger is the only cool one-hander out there, PRIM Masaryk and Prokop & Broz Single Hand will prove you wrong.When I saw a shot of the Prim Masaryk for the first time, I was at my watchmaker s workshop. I instantly forced my phone in front of my watchmakers face and told him that the new Prim watch looks like it has just one hand. I meant it as a joke. It was only after I looked at it again that I realized it actually really is a one-handed watch. Prim hasnt had such a watch for seven decades. I had to know more.Prim Masaryk L.E.The idea is pretty simple. Most one-handers use the tip of the hand to show both the hours and minutes at the same time. In other words, it...

Zsolt Cs?rg? says that vintage watches are almost the only practical vintage objects. I will repeat that to myself in the morning, when my 1979 daily beater Honda decides, once again, not to start up.I travel to Budapest for business a few times a year. Well, I used to until a few months ago, you know… When I had some spare time, I always rushed through the city center streets to visit the charming little vintage watch store 10ora10. While I lurk around the nicely styled displays decorated with framed vintage print ads, the owner of the shop Zsolt Cs?rg? always pulls out something interesting. Anytime I sport my art deco Tissot with a beautiful patina and sword hands, the eye-popping B...