Category: News
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Wancher Kuroha: A Hidden Dragonfly in Charcoal Urushi
Japanese fountain pens have a way of bringing traditional craftsmanship and modern design together. There’s often a story behind the materials and techniques used, which makes them interesting to explore beyond their looks alone. The new Wancher Oita Urushi Kuroha is a good example, combining traditional Japanese lacquer work with a more modern style that…
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Out Of Order Forma Venti Gets Two New Colors
There’s something about rectangular watches that I’ve always liked. They have a different kind of presence on the wrist, especially when you add a bit of Art Deco inspiration and a dial that doesn’t look like everything else out there. And if you throw in a jumping-hour complication, things get even more interesting. That’s exactly…
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Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic: A New Take on Mechanical Watchmaking
With the new C1 Loco Classic, Christopher Ward is giving its CW-003 movement a completely different look. While the C12 Loco has a sporty design with an integrated case, this new model goes in a more classical direction. Same movement, but a very different watch. And I have to say, I really like the direction…
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Vandaag Strikes Again: Meet their New family the REEV
I first got to know the German brand when I had the chance to review the Baas Impulse model, so when Vandaag announced its new REEV line, it immediately caught my attention. This time, the brand is taking a slightly different approach, introducing a 39mm automatic watch designed as an accessible gateway into the world of…
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Canuck Timepieces steps into the retro-future with its first Signature release
I’ve been following Canuck Timepieces for quite some time, and over the years I’ve had the chance to see the brand evolve. Canuck was founded by James Williams, whom I’ve also had the pleasure of getting to know along the way. More recently, I spent some time with the 4th Dimension, Canuck’s collaboration with AndoAndoAndo. So when…
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BALL Engineer M Skindiver III Gets a New Explorer: Gilles Gambini
BALL Watch Company has a new addition to its Explorers Club. The brand has announced elite freediver, scientific diver and explorer Gilles Gambini as its newest ambassador. And considering what Gambini does for a living, the watch chosen for the partnership makes quite a bit of sense. Gambini grew up in Nice between the Mediterranean and the…
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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour XV: 15th Anniversary Limited Edition
Christopher Ward is marking 15 years since one of the most important watches in its history with the new C1 Jump Hour XV Limited Edition. Back in 2011, the brand introduced the C9 Jumping Hour Mk I, featuring the JJ01 — Christopher Ward’s first in-house complication. Now, 15 years later, that idea returns in a…
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Diatom Watches introduces the Inner Worlds collection
There are plenty of watches inspired by space. Moonwatches, Mars-themed dials, meteorite textures and cosmic colour palettes have become quite popular. But Diatom takes the idea a little further. Every Diatom watch is sent beyond 100,000 feet (around 30,000 metres) before reaching its owner. The watches are tested in extreme conditions first, then launched in…
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NOMOS Glashütte Takes the Club Worldtimer Into Dark Mode
There is something about a black-dial watch that just works. Add a worldtimer, a slim in-house movement and a healthy dose of Super-LumiNova, and things get even more interesting. NOMOS Glashütte has just introduced the Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer dark, giving its popular Club Worldtimer a completely different character. The recipe is pretty simple: take the…