What We Know Earlier this year, at Watches & Wonders in April, A. Lange & Söhne kicked off the celebrations for both the 30th anniversary of the brand as well as the 25th anniversary of the Datograph. Two show-stopper novelties were introduced: the 125-piece Datograph Up/Down Limited Edition in white gold and the 50-piece Datograph…

The Oris Aquis is one of the brand’s most successful watches. Its modern and muscular looks are a hit. No wonder the people in Hölstein put a lot of effort into bringing out new versions every so often. This April, a new version of the Oris Aquis Date was presented with updates regarding ergonomics, aesthetics,…

What We Know In case you missed the headlines, today marks the start of Geneva Watch Days, and we have our first big surprise reveal for the show as the Russian independent brand Konstantin Chaykin shared a new prototype watch called the ThinKing – and it’s just 1.65mm thick (or thin).  For those not following…

At a press conference in Geneva today, independent brands Ming, Fleming, and J.N. Shapiro announced a new brand alliance called the Alternative Horological Alliance. The goal is to take three brands that have thought outside the traditional watchmaking structures and combine their experience, passion, and knowledge to continue along that path and foster other brands…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for an advertiser In 2022, Speake Marin unveiled the Ripples — its first integrated bracelet sport-chic watch. Since then, the Geneva-based independent watch brand has expanded the Ripples collection with date versions and various dial colors while maintaining the watch’s hallmark rippled dial motif. Now, the line welcomes the first…

What We Know H. Moser is releasing a pair of limited edition “passion fruit” watches, one in collaboration with young U.K. brand Studio Underd0g. The Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Passion Fruit builds on the brand’s familiar platform, while the Studio Underd0g Passion Fruit 03Series brings a monopusher chronograph to the collection. Only available as a set, the…

I liked the Pontiac Jumping Chronograph instantly. I remember spotting Pontiac watches multiple times, but I never had an urge to jump on any. So I took this as an opportunity to also look briefly into this sonorous-sounding brand’s history. It took me some time to realize why the Pontiac Jumping got my attention so…

This past June, Breitling invited me to its Chronometrie facility in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The tour offered an opportunity to see the various Breitling manufacture calibers in different production states. The meticulous yet efficient nature of the assembly leads to a robust and reliable B01 chronograph movement along with modules for calendar and GMT functions.…