The Biatec Majestic Chronoshop 09 is a limited edition of just nine watches, and it’s the result of bringing together one Slovak and two Czech watch-loving parties. Young Slovak watch brand Biatec started its operations in 2016. Chronoshop has been in business since 2007, and journalist Jan Lidmaňský has been writing about watches for 20…
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Since launching just a few years ago in 2022, Swiss independent brand Byrne has been rolling out a new caliber each year, with 2025 marking the introduction of its third Gyro Dial movement. Unveiled earlier this year during Geneva Watch Week 2025, the Byrne Star 38mm is characterized by a noticeably more compact and traditional…
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Ollech & Wajs is a brand that is not covered all that often. There is much to like, though, when one starts to investigate the brand’s history as well as its current offerings. Indeed, it is a brand that resonates with me. Something about Ollech & Wajs’s no-nonsense tool-watch designs and rich past makes for…
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Artem unveils four new colors for its range of Signature Nylon watch straps. These colors — Burgundy, Sandstone, Atlantic Blue, and Khaki Green — arrive in time for the Northern Hemisphere’s summer season. With a choice of brushed, polished, or black DLC-coated hardware in either 19–20mm or 21–22mm widths, the straps offer a tremendous variety…
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British watchmaker Bremont has teamed up with longtime U.S. retail partner Exquisite Timepieces to launch a vibrant new take on its modern field watch. The Bremont Terra Nova 38 Exquisite Timepieces Limited-Edition watch introduces a fresh turquoise dial to the lineup, marking the second color-driven 38mm model following last year’s pink edition. Limited to just…
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Welcome back to Bring A Loupe, and happy Friday! After a brief hiatus last week, we’re right back to picking the best watches for sale across the web — or, at least, what I find to be the “best.” Objectively,, though, these five are worth your time, trust me. We’re headlined by a gorgeous Patek…
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Breitling and Fratello hosted an event at their beautiful boutique in The Hague a few weeks ago. During this event, guests could try out the new Breitling Top Time B01 models, including the new Martini Racing edition. To boost the event, Breitling arranged for a Lancia Delta HF in Martini execution to serve as a…
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A little secret (or maybe not-so-secret) about Watches and Wonders is that, over the years, more and more brands have started to send out press releases in advance or give preview opportunities so that the companies can make sure their releases don’t get lost in the shuffle. And yet, every year, there are inevitably a…
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