Reading Time: 5 minutesMy encounter with the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “Le Petit Prince” Ref. IW590302 happened during the days of SIHH 2019. I knew about this watch from the pre-SIHH press release but having it in hands changed my perception of it. With the occasion of GPHG Nomination ofContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesTAG Heuer presented this year at Baselworld a three hands models related to the historical Autavia Collection. While purists have argued that Autavia should be a chronograph, TAG Heuer announced the intentions for a chronograph to be launched later this year. The new TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph collection is inspiredContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of the last watches I have seen and photographed during Baselworld 2019 was the beautiful Arnold & Son Nebula 38 – an exceptional symmetrical architecture packed in a precious 38mm case gold case. Here is my short review with video and impressions from the Basel event. Hands-on review ArnoldContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesSeiko launched at Baselworld 2019 the Seiko SLA033J1. For Seiko enthusiasts, these were great news. For those not knowing Seiko’s history, the SLA033J1 is a recreation (one can say also a homage) of end ’60s launched Seiko 6105. The most notable characteristics being the robust “turtle” case. Review: Seiko SLA033J1Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesAngelus U51 Diver Tourbillon was presented this year at Baselworld. The high-tech piece uses modern design and manufacturing techniques. Its “tech” charm is doubled by a good looking appearance. The Angelus U51 Diver Tourbillon has real diver watch capabilities: unidirectional diver bezel set by an external crown, Helium escape valveContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesSinn presented at Baselworld 2019 a special timepiece – the Sinn 6012 Rose Gold Anniversary. The watch is the anniversary of 1999 launched Frankfurt Financial District Watch 6000 series. Limited to 50 timepieces, the Sinn 6012 comes with moon phase, full calendar display and chronograph. Hands-0n review Sinn 6012 RoseContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesUlysse Nardin prepared for the Only Watch Charity Auction a special version of the Ulysse Nardin Skeleton X. Since there is a piece unique and the chances to get it for a review are low, I thought it is the best opportunity to review the Skeleton X launched at SIHHContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesZenith Defy Classic Ceramic is the latest addition in the entry level Defy Collection. Relaunched in 2017, the Defy brings back the innovation and coolness of the past collections. In 2018, Zenith added the Classic as an entry level of the collection. But don’t get a false idea. The DefyContinue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutesChristophe Claret Angelico is the anniversary piece from the Le Locle-based manufacture: the 30th anniversary of the Manufacture and the 10th anniversary of the brand. The Angelico was launched during SIHH 2019 The timepiece is a spectacular package of breathtaking horological complications and astonishing finishes. I will present you todayContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesDuring the AuroChronos Festival, I got the chance to meet Holke Dijkman, the creator of the VERSUM Watch. The Dijkman VERSUM is an interesting piece of time-measuring machinery, especially since the watch’s movement is transformed to display the time on the back. Let’s discover together the ingenious system.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesOris supports again the Movember Foundation with a new vintage-inspired piece: the Oris Movember Edition 2018. The new timepiece finds its origins in the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date. It has a nice colour scheme adorned by two cool straps personalised with the Movember Foundation logo. This is the hands-on review ofContinue Reading