The King Seiko 45KS is a lesson in finding value in vintage. Unlike its modern counterparts, this King Seiko offers a fiercely large amount of watch for the money. Depending on its condition, the 45KS can be found on the secondary market for €900–1,500. Modern Seiko has a problem. It’s not rival brands, such as…

Celebrating anniversaries is somewhat of a joke in watches. Brands seem willing to celebrate any anniversary, no matter how legitimately significant. I think we can all agree that it goes 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 75, 100, and then goes by 50s. Those are the legitimate product anniversaries (Please don’t forget your wedding anniversary —…

If your favorite cologne is Bleu de Chanel, look no further. Chanel dresses the J12 Bleu in matte blue ceramic this year to celebrate the watch’s birthday. With 2025 marking a quarter century since the first J12 in black ceramic (and 22 years since the first white ceramic version), it’s time for a new color.…

Everyone tells me that, as a taller guy, I should be wearing bigger watches. I’m 6’2” with a 7.5″ wrist, and yeah, I get it — I can “pull off” the larger stuff. But one of the first serious watches I ever bought was the Tudor Black Bay 41 (original burgundy bezel, smiley dial, perfect…

The Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication is a pièce unique that showcases its maker’s horological muscle. The world’s most complicated wristwatch brings to the fore several groundbreaking features. Let’s take a look. The Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Solaria Vacheron Constantin is a watchmaker that needs no introduction. One of the “Holy Trinity”…

In 1990, the Brazilian Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna was at the peak of his career when he found himself in a tense interview with former driver and broadcaster Jackie Stewart. During the heated conversation, Stewart aggressively pressed Senna on his tendency toward mid-race collisions, highlighting the controversial Japanese Grand Prix win over his rival…

When Rolex launched the Sky-Dweller in 2012, a gaggle of press assembled outside of the Rolex booth at Baselworld. Beautifully merchandised in the window were various Submariners and a taller, clearly more important, stand covered by a silk cap. Exactly at the pre-ordained time, on the first day of the show, the silk was ceremoniously…

Crazy is what Hublot does best. Everyone knows that, and no one actually wants a Classic Fusion because, at this point, they’re boring and show a fraction of a fraction of what the brand can do. People want big, bold colors in big, bold cases. People want a rainbow of sapphire and the Big Bang.…