There’s something quietly irresistible about a dive watch. Sturdy, legible, built for pressure and extremes— yet most won’t see more than a hotel pool or a rainy commute. But that’s not really the point, is it? What is it about these overbuilt, underwater tools that speak so clearly to life on dry land – Why […]
Why we love Dive Watches Read More »
Last year I expected Omega to make the most of the 75th anniversary of the Seamaster range or the 30th anniversary of the Diver 300m. What we did get was the summer blue dial editions, which were OK, but not ground breaking. I’d also predicted an all-new Planet Ocean to replace the current model in service since 2016,
2024 Omega Planet Ocean: What to Expect Read More »
To some, IWC are just 3 letters on the Formula 1 driving gloves of Lewis Hamilton, but to dismiss their history and elegant, engineering led approach amongst the hype of other brands means you’re missing out on some seriously great pieces. The watches I have today are from one of IWC’s core model lines that’s been
Exploring the IWC Portugieser: A Timeless Classic Read More »
Why my next watch will be a Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Watch Shopping in Leeds Read More »
Now it’s clear that the dressier pieces have suffered at the hands of the chunky steel sports watches over the years, which offer that ‘do it all’ rugged ability started decades ago with the likes of the Submariner and Speedmaster. For years dress watches were on the small side. Watches at sizes of 36mm and below
JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon Read More »
