Blancpain is a storied brand with an amazingly long history, but it’s not a company that every casual watch fan understands. That’s a real shame, because its timepieces are upscale, beautiful, and refined. Here’s a brief overview of the company’s history and collections. Believe it or not, the Blancpain brand dates back to the early […]
This is it. This is the legendary Rolex GMT-Master II, one of the most sought-after and in-demand watches of all time. The one we’re talking about today is the new 126710BLNR model, which features a blue and black ceramic bezel. Solid Construction and Excellent Bracelet The two-color ceramic bezel not only looks nice but serves […]
The Rolex GMT Master II, Daytona, and Submariner get a bunch of attention, but there are plenty of other models worth your attention. The Air-King is one of them, as it’s one of the more unique and certainly polarizing watches in the Rolex catalog. Here are three things to know about the latest Air-King, reference […]
The Rolex Submariner is beyond an icon. The watch defined an entire segment of timepieces and has retained its classic styling decades after its initial release. Rolex has improved on the watch’s technology and construction over the years, but has only recently (in the last decade) started fiddling with its dimensions. The 116610 Submariner that […]
In the Rolex catalog, the Oyster bracelet is king. Sure, there’s the jubilee and amazing President bracelet on the Day-Date, but the tried-and-true Oyster can’t be beat. If metal bracelets aren’t your thing, however, Rolex makes something completely different, and (depending on who you ask) just as good. The Rolex Oysterflex is a unique rubber […]
The luxury watch and the automotive worlds aren’t that far apart. Many of you are probably just as excited about powerful cars and motorsport as you are about the latest releases at Baselworld. We’re the same way here, and have found a great way to bridge the two worlds by sponsoring a car in the […]
We love Panerai. With some of the most unique and funkiest watch shapes in the world, the brand stands out. From divers to dress watches, Panerai offers it all, but with its own flair and uniqueness. Are Panerai watches big? Absolutely, but the brand has done nearly everything in its power to make its timepieces […]
Chronographs are interesting watches. Their ability to keep time while also running a timer is not only complicated from a mechanical standpoint, but is supremely useful for all sorts of daily activities. We love them, so we’ve gathered three of our favorites to share with you here. You could argue that the Rolex Daytona should […]
Tudor made big strides in 2021 with new versions of its Black Bay Chronograph, but it’s a path that was already well worn by Zenith. The company is credited with some of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking chronographs, so its move to include super high-tech and complicated features in its 2020 Chronograph Sport release […]
Vintage watch reissues or homage pieces are a mixed bag. They can sometimes be a confusing mix of old and new style, and sometimes lose the charm of the original while also missing the mark for contemporary design. Breitling, like many other watchmakers, has a long and storied history, from which it can draw inspiration […]