Monday, Apr 13 2015
articles: 10
New York City Premiere Of The Watchmaker's Apprentice
Traditionally, students have learned watchmaking through an apprenticeship with a master watchmaker. Today that arrangement is rare, as most students enroll in full-time watchmaking schools. However, there is one very notable instance of an apprenticeship in modern …
Hands-On – Rolex Yachtmaster Ref. 116655 Everose And Its Oysterflex Bracelet
As you’ve probably read by now, Rolex introduced this new version of the Yachtmaster (we did an overview on this relatively young Rolex collection a while ago). While I wasn’t really overwhelmed during Baselworld this year, Rolex – as always – did create three neckbreakers …
Bring A Loupe: From An Extraordinarily Rare WWII Longines Royal Navy Dive Watch To A Historic Cartier $20 Gold Coin Watch …
In this week’s Bring A Loupe, we are bringing you a wide assortment of watches, from an extraordinarily uncommon and special World War II Longines dive watch for British Royal Navy frogmen on eBay to a Cartier $20 U.S. gold coin watch marking the surrender of Germany and …
Hands-On: With The Oris Divers Sixty-Five
When we've covered Oris in the past, we've usually introduced pieces that provide you with your altitude or your depth. Oris has a knack for fitting mechanical watches with mechanical tools like altimeters and depth gauges. This is why it was surprising to see them offer an …
Introducing the Newest Techné SparrowHawk II
Ever since I was first exposed to Techné (back in 2012) I have been a fan of what the brand is offering - a variety of no-nonsense models with a good mix of styling and affordability. The first watch I spent time with was the SparrowHawk II, and I rather liked the action of …
Apple Watch is a Sellout
Apple Watch is a Sellout If you were planning to order the new Apple Watch this week or pick one up at the Apple Store on April 24, you’re going to have to wait for a while. Nearly a million Apple lovers went online bright and early Friday morning to place their pre-orders …
Early Buyers Prefer the Apple Watch Sport
Early Buyers Prefer the Apple Watch Sport Of those million or so folks who pre-ordered the Apple Watch on Friday the majority chose the starter model priced at $349 and up. According to projections from Slice Intelligence, the Apple Watch Sport accounted for two-thirds of …
H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Watch Review
The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar watch is one of the first perpetual calendar timepieces that really captivated my attention because of its design and technical grace. This is the watch that really launched the modern brand as we know it, and it took the …
HANDS-ON: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five
The story in a second: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five really could be a case study as to what a truly excellent vintage reissue should look like –all the elements are there including classic good looks, fidelity to an historic model, contemporary convenience and credit card …
Introducing: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Date
Getting a simple three-hander right is an elusive accomplishment. Whether it’s a dive watch or formal wear, the little details can make or break everything, and it is in the latter that Jaeger-LeCoultre has excelled with the new Master Ultra Thin Date. Sleek and balanced …
