Late last year, I had the opportunity to go hands-on with the Maen collection for the first time. I’d heard of the brand but had only seen photographs. I was highly impressed with the case finishing, dials, and bracelets. Best of all, the watches felt far more expensive than their price tags suggested. With today’s…

A story I wrote a while back called “Five Things I Still Can Not Believe Are A Thing In High-End Watchmaking” really seemed to strike a chord with our audience. It was one of the most popular – and shared – stories we’ve published in years. Which is great, because it was basically just me whining…

For the better part of the past century, the field watch has been a go-to for anyone venturing into the great outdoors or heading off for parts unknown. With instant readability, plenty of water resistance, and durable construction, there’s good reason for the field watch’s long-lasting popularity. However, one thing the field watch is typically…

What We Know Over the past few years, we’ve watched the rise of Raúl Pagès, from our first “Intro” on his Régulateur à Détente RP1 to the Hands-On to his win at the inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize For Independent Creatives. Part of the benefit of the win at the LV Prize  was a year-long…

The Rise of the Indies is an enticing and accurate representation of how independent watchmaking has captured the spotlight in recent years. Increased media attention, social media hype, and, frankly, more interesting watches than other segments have turned the independent watch space into a playground that is worthy of the praise it gets. Czapek &…

The Norqain Wild ONE collection has been steadily expanding over the last few years, and while the brand even offers its “Wild ONE of 1” configurator with more than 3.5 million possible combinations, the Wild ONE has always been a 42mm watch. However, just ahead of Watches & Wonders Geneva 2025, Norqain has announced a…

If there is any Gallet watch that almost certainly sells for more than $10,000, it’s an early version of the Flying Officer with a black dial. Although it is a very expensive watch, proper research and documentation are limited. The details raise multiple questions. Let’s start with the basics. The Flying Officer, the most important…

With all the craziness set to occur next week in Geneva, Czapek has made the wise move to release a stunning new collection a bit early. The new Antarctique Tourbillon is a tour de force. It showcases a new movement and an impressive dial design. Before the onslaught of new releases begins, take the time…