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Today, microbrand Astor+Banks introduces its take on a field-ish watch, with the Terra Scout. As with most watches in this space that catch my eye, the new Terra Scout combines a bit of toolish ruggedness with an extra bit of design flair when it comes to the dial. And, to…
On this week's episode of The Business of Watches, we head to Nidau, Switzerland, where we sit down with Ben Küffer, the young Chief Executive Officer of family-owned watch brand Norqain. It's a frank discussion of the challenges of starting a brand and creating a signature watch–the Norqain Wild One–at a time when the industry…
Frederique Constant struck a deal to be the official timekeeper and watch of the Professional Padel League, marking the Swiss-based brand's first pro sports partnershipand signalling ambitions for a bigger presence in the U.S. market. The Pro Padel League, or PPL, was launched in 2023 and features ten North American teams with both male and…
On paper, the Bühlmann Decompression 02 has the size and weight to deliver a serious underarm workout as a beefy 500m+ dive watch; in fact, it's tested to 575m, and it incorporates a helium valve. But as a thoughtfully constructed instrument with an unusual focus area, the Bühlmann Decompression 02 has a much more complex…
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Toledano & Chan has just announced its fourth watch in two years, now featuring a full-titanium case, a refined case size, and an 18k solid-gold dial with a ripple pattern. The release of the Toledano & Chan b/1 in 2024 was a salve of sorts for the burnout caused by…
Welcome to the first episode of a brand new season of Talking Watches. To kick off an incredible group of guests, we are thrilled to feature the collection of Jean Todt, a true motorsport legend, a humanitarian, and an ardent, thoughtful watch enthusiast. I don't use "legend" lightly either, as Jean has the resume to…
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It might be incredibly cold across much of the United States, but Citizen is imagining a warmer future ahead with some new nautical-inspired solar-powered chronographs. The new trio of Endeavor Chronos comes in a variety of different treatments, but one of the key things to note is the novel inclusion…