Tag: watch-blog
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Watch reviews: Slomo Glance
I have seen plenty of unusual watch designs over the years, but the SLOMO Glance caught me off guard. Not because it is loud or covered in unnecessary details, but because it approaches something as familiar as reading the time from a completely different angle. And once I understood the concept, I couldn’t help wondering…
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PANOM TheHive: Two Friends, One Watchmaking Ambition
Sometimes a new watch brand starts with a business plan, a marketing strategy or years of experience in the industry. And sometimes it starts with two friends, a shared passion for watches and an idea they simply cannot let go of. That’s pretty much how PANOM came to life. Founded in Luxembourg in 2023 by…
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BALL Watch Company Brings Back Snoopy as the Flying Ace
There’s something about Snoopy that never gets old. Whether you grew up reading Peanuts or simply enjoy the little beagle’s imagination, his adventures always bring a bit of fun to everyday life. This time, BALL Watch Company puts him back in the cockpit of his famous doghouse plane. The new Engineer III Snoopy Flying Ace…
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Introducing Constantime and the Genesis
I always enjoy discovering independent watch brands, especially when there’s a personal story behind them. Constantime is a new name to me, and its debut model, the Genesis, caught my attention not only for its design but also for the story and ideas behind it. The brand was founded by Constantin A. Mureșan, a watchmaker…
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Watch reviews: O&HoraPictor Yellow Track
I have always had a soft spot for watches with beautifully made dials. A good dial can completely change how a watch feels, and when there is some proper craftsmanship behind it, I find myself wanting to look at it from much closer than I probably should. That is also what attracted me to O&HoraPictor.…
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Watch reviews: Nomadic Watches Dána 141
I always enjoy seeing a watch brand try something different, especially when it has a pretty clear idea of what it does best. Nomadic is a Belfast-based brand founded by Peter McAuley in 2021, with a name inspired by the SS Nomadic, the last remaining White Star Line ship. Until now, its watches have mostly…
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Watch reviews: 85Watches GHOST
There are plenty of digital watches out there, but every now and then one comes along that manages to take something very familiar and make it feel fresh again. The GHOST from 85 Watches is one of those models. I actually first came across their profile on Instagram, where I started seeing their watch and…
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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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Meet the brands: Protocol Watches
I first came across Protocol’s profile on Instagram, and their early sneak peeks at the design language immediately caught my attention. There was something about what they were showing that made me curious to see where they were going with it. But before diving into the watches themselves, I wanted to learn more about the…