The new Straum Jan Mayen Titanium makes me lay my right hand on a book on watchmaking and swear that my Nordic roots will not taint my objectivity. I have known the brand Straum for some years now, and seen the evolution of what is arguably one of Scandinavia's finest wrist exports. This latest evolution…
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The Hermétique is quickly becoming one of the core models for Baltic when it comes to experimentation. We've had the original Tourer models, then the quirky dual-time release, but just in time for New York's summer heat wave, the brand has expanded the lineup again with four new colors for…
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Glashütte Original just opened a new dial manufactory in the small watchmaking town mentioned in its name. To celebrate, production at this facility kicks off with a new limited edition of the PanoLunarTourbillon (yes, all one word). It's a more complicated take on the brand's well-known PanoMaticLunar, replacing the off-center…
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Amidst a sea of tool watches, Yema has always been unique. Since 1948, the brand has carved its identity with a flair that feels inherently and confidently French. From space to sea, from Superman divers to the Yachtingraf, Yema's archive is rich in eccentric French utility and unique panache, featuring…
In watch industry business news this week, we're tracking executive changes in North America at Audemars Piguet and Panerai, as well as the appointment of a new chair at Chrono24. Ginny Wright, who joined Audemars Piguet as CEO of its North America operations in 2021, is departing the Swiss watchmaker known for its Royal Oak…
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Armin Strom is giving its flagship watch a frosty new look and feel with the Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Blue. It's a fresh take on a horologically innovative timepiece first introduced in 2019. The brand hopes this new version invokes the calm tranquility of Switzerland's glacial lakes and Alpine…
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Mechaquartz is where it all started for Furlan Marri. The brand, which feels like it's been around for a lot longer than four years, caught many collectors' attention when it was founded with a Kickstarter, offering very heritage-inspired quartz versions of fan-favorite vintage chronographs. The brand has grown beyond it—far…