Instagram Wristshots That Are Better Than Yours (And Why)
Felix Scholz
Editor’s Note: Instagram is all about the selfie, and the watch-oriented sectors of it are no different. Only for the #watchfam it’s less about the perfect duckface and more about the ideal dial shot. So, if you’ve ever wanted more likes than you can comfortably handle, read on.?If you’re feeling brave, typ.................. 21.04.17 More
Watches DC Superheroes Would Wear
Felix Scholz
Dear DC Comics,Even though Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hasn't been wowing critics, we applaud that you're finally giving the Justice League the screen time that they deserve. We thought we'd help out at this point by giving you our two cents as to the perfect watches for your A-team. Ah, sorry, that's the other guys. Make t.................. 21.04.16 More
Breitling Chronomat Airborne Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
This year marks the 30th birthday of a staple in Breitling's stable, the Chronomat.This version of the Breitling Chronomat started life in 1983 and was designed especially for the Italian airforce's acrobatics team, the ‘Tricolori’. Since then the watch has become a reference point for aeronautical chronographs, and a .................. 21.04.14 More
2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix highlights | FRIDAY WIND DOWN
Jamie Weiss
The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship kicked off with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne last weekend, and it’s fair to say it was one of the most momentous season launches ever. Not only did it see Melbourne return to its rightful place as the opening race of the season – something we haven’t seen since 2019 .................. 21.03.25 More
Snoopy MoonSwatch teased for March 26, 2024 | NEWS
An issue of The Guardian last week contained an advertisement insert from Swatch.The ad featured a paw print stamped into the moon, with the date ‘26.3.2024’, and a ‘Peanuts Worldwide LLC’ copyright stamp.March 26 is a crucial date as the original MoonSwatches debuted on 26.3.2022.View this post on InstagramA post shared by .................. 21.03.24 More
Previously On: Watches & Wonders Geneva. Everything you need to get up to speed
I do not know about you guys, but I watch a fair bit of television and with so many shows and streaming platforms there is more content than ever before. But, whilst juggling all the different plot lines and narratives, nothing ticks me off more, at least in regard to TV, then when a series does not provide a previously on during a season premiere................... 21.03.23 More
5 best antimagnetic watches Time+Tide Watches
Borna Bosnjak
Magnetism is the invisible force that threatens your mechanical watch on a daily basis. Something as simple as your iPhone?could affect its accuracy, which is why many modern accuracy standards, the likes of METAS, subject the movements to highly potent magnetic fields. Nowadays, with anti-magnetic materials and other modern tech.................. 21.03.23 More
Hublot's signing of Kylian Mbapp reflects the brand's sporting power
Luke Benedictus
This isn't going to be a very objective piece, I'm afraid. That's because I'm a huge admirer of Hublot's sports-related marketing and their decision to snap up footballing superstar Kylian Mbappe as a brand ambassador is another great example of what they do. Let me explain.Top watch brands are invariably desperate to reinforce.................. 21.03.22 More
WATCH SPOTTING: Hublot, IWC and Richard Mille in Drive To Survive
Fergus Nash
Season three of Drive to Survive dropped at 6pm Melbourne time on Friday March 19th and, if you were anything like me, then you were up until 4am watching the entire series in one sitting. Okay, so maybe you're not that obsessed, but if you're even a little bit like me then your eyes were probably drawn to all of the watches. Formu.................. 21.03.21 More
The Tissot PRX is a bargain-priced utility player on an integrated bracelet
Time+Tide
Our European Editor, Mike Christensen, tested out the new Tissot PRX, a throwback to a classic design from 1978. After a week on the wrist, here is what he made of one of the most accessibly priced integrated bracelet watches around.What was your first impression? Hear me out here, but… surely I'm not the only person to have a .................. 21.03.21 More
Nick Kenyon
What’s better than one complicated Cartier? Three complicated Cartiers, especially when they arrive in a specially designed marquetery finished and lacquered wooden box. These three pieces that make up the new Cartier Fine Watchmaking Rotonde de Cartier?Precious Icons Set, which share the two uniting themes of mystery and ske.................. 21.03.21 More
Nick Kenyon
This week in Great ‘Grams I wanted to focus on the more lighthearted side of the hobby, and probably the initial reason many of us became interested in horology it’s fun. It’s fun to learn about a totally new version of a watch you thought you were familiar with, and it’s fun to ooh and aah at a gem-set mast.................. 21.03.20 More
VIDEO: TAG Heuer's latest releases from Baselworld 2019
Felix Scholz
TAG Heuer's Basel 2019 collection had a particularly clear focus, and that focus was Autavia. It's a watch inspired by TAG Heuer's enviable heritage Autavia is a combination?of automotive and aviation, and dates back to when Heuer was making cockpit timers in the 1930s. This latest version is a clear nod to the past, without being.................. 21.03.19 More
LIST: A quick look at the hottest Tudor watches of Basel 2019
Felix Scholz
Tudor's Baselworld 2019 collection is always a hotly anticipated affair, and this year the Shield offered some stylish new takes on existing models, and a distinctive diver no one saw coming.?Tudor Black Bay P01One of the more interesting, unexpected and downright surprising releases of Baselworld 2019 has to be the Tudor Black Ba.................. 21.03.19 More
Daniel Senia
Crowdsourcing is all the rage at the moment. And we love being on-trend as much as we love the idea of involving our community on the site, so here's what we think we might do. For Baselworld, we're going to publish our favourite comments from social media on a semi-regular basis. Why? Because occasionally there's such high concen.................. 21.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five Bi-Colour a bronze and steel option in 40mm and 36mm
Cameron Wong
Without a doubt, the standout hit for Oris in recent years has been the Divers Sixty-Five, and for good reason, mind you. First released in 2015, it remained faithful to its inspiration a model from (you guessed it) 1965 and nailed the vintage vibe. Instantly becoming a crowd-favourite, and quickly followed up by different dial va.................. 21.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Calibre 114
Cameron Wong
As they did with their Calibre 111, Oris have chosen Baselworld to debut their latest in-house produced movement, with the Calibre 114, in their ever popular ProPilot collection, being launched at Basel 2018. It’s the fifth Oris-made movement to be introduced into their catalogue since 2014. This one comes with all the fun o.................. 21.03.18 More
Cameron Wong
The pointer date is one of Oris' most recognisable?complications. Making its debut in 1938, it wasn't until it was reintroduced in 1984 that it became a regular part of the catalogue. Paired with another of Oris' signature designs, the heritage-inspired Big Crown pilot's watch, Baselworld 2018?sees a couple of fresh-faced dials, a.................. 21.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8
Felix Scholz
Omega releasing a new Speedmaster model at Baselworld 2018 is hardly the biggest surprise ever, but still, the high contrast black and yellow colour scheme and novel dial design make the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 an interesting, attention-seeking addition to the family.Vital statisticsFifty years ago, Apollo 8 was.................. 21.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 gets a major upgrade
Felix Scholz
One of the most popular and most loved Omega watches is the mighty Seamaster 300 made especially famous by James Bond. Baselworld 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the design, and to mark the occasion, Omega have completely upgraded and revamped the line, offering a total of 14 new Seamaster Diver 300 models, in both steel and tw.................. 21.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Editions?
Felix Scholz
The Seamaster is one of the enduring staples of the fine watch world, found on the wrists of young and old, all over the world. It turns out that this year the old favourite turns 70, and so we've obviously got new Omega Seamaster watches being released at Baselworld 2018 like these Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Editions, offered i.................. 21.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar, their first ever annual calendar
Andrew McUtchen
The all-mechanical Longines Master Collection, the best-selling in the brand's portfolio, expands to offer Longines' first ever annual calendar. For those who are wondering, an annual calendar watch automatically manages the varying lengths of the months. This allows the timepieces to distinguish between a month with 30 days an.................. 21.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Longines Legend Diver is back, and yes, it's in black. All black
Andrew McUtchen
The Longines Legend Diver Watch, a reimagined version of a diving watch from the 1960s, had a dramatic reintroduction in 2017, care of the Milanese bracelet addition perhaps the best strap hack of the year, period and now it's going to set pulses racing even faster with a new version in black PVD.Vital StatisticsApart from the .................. 21.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Longines HydroConquest, now with ceramic bezel
Andrew McUtchen
Longines are expanding their HydroConquest collection for 2018 with new models featuring a bezel with a coloured ceramic insert matched to the colour of the dial.Vital statisticsLongines are expanding their HydroConquest collection for 2018 with new models featuring a bezel with a coloured ceramic insert matched to the colour o.................. 21.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The Longines Conquest V.H.P. Chronograph
Andrew McUtchen
The Conquest is considered by Longines to be the ultimate sports line, and with the V.H.P. chronograph, the brand is combining sportiness with next-level precision, care of the impressive technical quartz heart that makes the watch accurate to +/- 5 seconds a year. It's not the first time the winged hourglass brand has set its .................. 21.03.18 More
INTRODUCING: The COSC-Certified Longines Record Collection gets a luxe extension
Andrew McUtchen
It was only a matter of time. And if you were a betting man, you'd have safely bet that it would be right on a year that Longines would double down on the Record Collection and offer it in gold. The benefits are immediate, giving the otherwise conservative new range a whole snap, crackle and colour pop, care of rose gold and na.................. 21.03.18 More
Nico Rosberg Interview and the Watch He Designed
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s Note: Nico Rosberg just won the 2016 Australian Grand Prix, which is ample excuse to post a story about him that was written a couple of years back.?I’ve interviewed Nico several times, and when we’re not talking about watches (aside from his IWC affiliation, he is a fan with an impressive collection .................. 21.03.16 More
Baselworld 2016 Lookbook: Bell & Ross, Romaine Jerome and MB&F
Ceri David
The Basel Lookbook, in which our friend and fashion advisor Ceri David casts an eye over the best releases of Baselworld and suggests what might look nice to wear with them. If you’d like sass with that, you’ll be most pleased.What's this then?Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Desert Type chronographWhat does it go with?Image by .................. 21.03.16 More
Longines Heritage Diver 1967 Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:The Longines Heritage Diver 1967 is an impressive package at a hard to beat price. Great vintage style and backstory, column wheel chronograph and a 300m water resistance for under $4000. What more do you need to know?[su_tabs][su_tab title=”Photo Edition”][/su_tab][su_tab title=”Watercolour.................. 21.03.15 More
Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrical Geosphere Vasco da Gama Hands On Review
Felix Scholz
The burning question when ex-JLC wunderkind/CEO Jerome Lambert moved over to Montblanc was how long until he starts ringing in the changes?' The answer – one year on – is abundantly clear.Not very long at all.2015 has his fingerprints all over it. There were immediate signs in the disruptive limelight stealer like the .................. 21.03.15 More
Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524 Hands-on Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time is the watch that's confusing the most people at Baselworld 2015. While the familiar Patek quality is there, that is pretty much the only thing about this watch people are associating with the name on the dial.It's a telling fact that in the first sentence of the.................. 21.03.15 More
Freitag Wind-down: 20 March, 2015 Baselworld Edition
Felix Scholz
It might say Friday on my Day-Date, but this is day three of Baselworld, so it feels more like a Wednesday. That doesn't mean we can't take a minute to wind down and go over the highs, lows and helium valve puns of the fair so far. (For the helium valve pun, skip straight to The Best Press Conference')SURPRISE HITORIS DIVERS SIXTY.................. 21.03.15 More
Panerai Central Watches: On-screen Appearances of a Famous Timepiece
Felix Scholz
Panerai Central is a force to be reckoned within the massive online world of Panerai lovers, AKA Paneristi. Founded by Khalil Ghorbani and David Tsai as a place to discuss and review the massive array of straps that is so central to the culture of the brand, Panerai Central has grown and are now a force to be reckoned with. Especi.................. 21.03.14 More
F1 75, TAG Heuer and a red carpet | Friday Wind Down
Russell Sheldrake
Earlier this week, we saw one of the biggest events in Formula 1 history take place at the O2 arena in London. F1 75 Live officially kicked off the start of the 2025 season, as well as marked the 75th anniversary of this high-octane sport. I was lucky enough to not only get a ticket to the show, but also had access to the red.................. 21.02.25 More
Sylvester Stallone's Expendables Panerai watch is up for auction
Sylvester Stallone is a well-documented watch collector, and pieces of his going up for auction are by no means an entirely new phenomenon. But, when watches from famous individuals hit the mainstream auction block – Phillips, Sotheby’s, and Christie’s – there is a lot of marketing and PR behind those lots and they inevitabl.................. 21.02.24 More
Is this meteorite dial Omega Constellation a more accessible alternative to the Piaget Polo 79?
Jamie Weiss
The watch industry is an Ouroboros of redesigns and reissues: notable watch designs of yesteryear are constantly being nodded to or revived. Indeed, some of the most hype-generating watch releases in recent memory have been modern revivals of popular vintage designs – the Tissot PRX and Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 imm.................. 21.02.24 More
Vacheron Constantin unveils multi-level boutique in Sydney
Luke Benedictus
Vacheron Constantin is a brand that does things properly. Established in 1755, the prestigious manufacturer only produces about 20,000 watches a year, due to their commitment to uphold their famously high standards. This exacting attitude contributed to the delay in opening a dedicated Sydney boutique until they found the ideal.................. 21.02.23 More
The IWC Portofino Complete Calendar features an exciting brand first
Borna Bosnjak
New calendar module debuts in the IWC Portofino Complete CalendarAvailable in stainless steel or 18k 5N goldIWC also introduces a new Portofino Pointer Date in 39mmIf I asked what the first watch you think of is when I say IWC, I wonder how many would name the Portofino. I certainly wouldn’t, but it isn’t for the bran.................. 21.02.23 More
The Hublot Big Bang Unico Ledger is inspired by cryptocurrency
D.C. Hannay
The future. It's always here before you know it. And in an industry based on the anachronistic idea of the mechanical timepiece, Swiss watchmakers Hublot have always looked forward. From their striking, sometimes polarising designs, their forays into the connected watch world with the Big Bang E, and their use of cutting-edge mater.................. 21.02.22 More
Great 'Grams: The world timer edition
Nick Kenyon
The world timer complication on a wristwatch has been popular for decades, long before the commercialisation of the jet aircraft, thanks to its clean simplicity and obvious usefulness. The capacity for a watch to tell you the time anywhere in the world, without the need for a highly complicated dial layout or training in pure mathe.................. 21.02.20 More