The Bulgari's new Octo Finissimo collaboration with Lee Ufan is not just one of the best Octo Finissimo to come from the Maison in the history of the model, but also the most captivating and wounding collaboration I've seen between a watch brand and an artist. Neither achievement is a small feat, but after handling…
Audemars Piguet is joining Watches and Wonders in 2026, along with ten other brands, in a major boost for the annual Geneva watch event. The arrival of the family-owned company based in Le Brassus, Switzerland, and celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, means that four of the five largest Swiss watch brands by sales will…
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Hot off the presses for your Monday morning, we have a brand new carbon Doxa that continues the brand's Seafoam colorway limited edition models with Watches of Switzerland. Following the established format of the carbon-clad spin on the classic Doxa dive watch shape, this new edition has a light green…
Timex makes a lot of watches each year. So much so that it's often a challenge to cover many of its new releases, given the sheer number of references being released each month. As I was scanning through some of the new releases last month, one new model caught my eye: the Marlin Quartz GMT.…
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If Instagram stories are any guide, this might be the most frequently shared and likely the most surprising new release of the year, as Jiro Katayama, founder of the Japanese-exclusive microbrand Ōtsuka Lōtec, announced the watch without much fanfare or pomp on Sunday. The brand is known for its difficult-to-obtain…
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Baltic's Aquascaphe Classic is the brand's longest-standing model, now seven years into its product cycle and still one of the best options for someone looking for an affordable, vintage-inspired diver. But any good product eventually needs a refresh, and, judging by the specs and photos, Baltic has done a strong…
The first time I ever saw an A. Lange & Söhne was in an article showcasing the Datograph on this very site, wherein it was discussed that Philippe Dufour considered it the greatest chronograph movement ever made. Despite being broadly familiar with fine watchmaking, having been first introduced to the idea in Aspen, Colorado, as…