Fortis is a brand that is constantly on the move. In the last six months, we have seen new versions of the Novonaut N-42, a new model range with the Vagabond V-40 GMT, and even new movements. For its latest releases, Fortis introduces two new Flieger models with black cases in two sizes. But the…

If you’re familiar with H. Moser & Cie.’s modern look, you’ll know that its watches are typically drenched in one rich color. From Vanta Black to Lagoon Blue and saturated bursts of purple, pink, and green in between, these often minimalist watches love a single-tone style. But at Watches & Wonders 2025, the new H.…

With the dust settling after this year’s Watches and Wonders, it is time to pick our favorites. I spent countless hours preparing release articles, and a handful of watches stuck with me. In my view, these are the best Watches and Wonders 2025 releases. Just like last year, I picked a Cartier. Unlike last year,…

2025 is a momentous year for Rolex timepiece enthusiasts because it sees the most important Geneva-based watchmaker unveil a totally new watch model. The Rolex Land-Dweller is the first major new Rolex creation since the rebranded Cellini — known as the Rolex 1908 — and completes Rolex’s trinity of “Dwellers” that already includes the Sea-Dweller…

It’s time for our first Sunday Morning Showdown after the craziness of Watches and Wonders 2025. As you can guess, we will create new matchups based on the watches introduced in Geneva. These provide us with plenty of picks for the upcoming weeks. In this first post-Watches and Wonders matchup, Mike and Jorg go head…

I knew it as soon as I saw the press release. IWC was dropping a banger. Black (ceramic) and gold? Textured dial? Perpetual calendar? Digital display? Booyakasha! I was drinking the IWC Kool-Aid right away, and once we got hands-on with the new (deep breath) IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month, I…

An all-black vintage chronograph with the design chops of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche makes for an intriguing vintage option. Today, we’re looking at the Valjoux 7750-powered Porsche Design Chronograph 1 by Orfina. I love blacked-out watches. There is something particularly cool about them. The IWC RAAF with its black ceramic case has been a personal favorite…

Simply put, Urwerk doesn’t make “normal” watches. Even the brand’s most conservative designs are far from being conventional. That said, Urwerk’s signature sci-fi aesthetic typically embraces a rather dark color palette, and seldom does white ever appear on anything other than a printed numeral or a small line of text. However, among the more striking…