Watches with left-handed crowns (often referred to as “destro” watches) have seen a rise in popularity over the last couple of years, although the industry has a long history of producing timepieces with this inverted style of crown setup. Along with being more ergonomic for left-handed individuals, a lefty crown configuration can also help to…

Sometimes a watch release catches us by surprise. Other times, it triggers a response like “Didn’t that already exist?” To call it predictable would sound overly negative, but sometimes a release is just so perfectly on-brand and sensible that it doesn’t feel new, even if it is. This is one such release. Czapek marries its…

What We Know The revived Daniel Roth is introducing the next version of its Tourbillon, now in rose gold. Fresh off last year’s Tourbillon Souscription, a few updates in line with the historical evolution of the tourbillon have been made, but this year’s edition is largely similar, just with a rose gold case and dial. …

Gagà Laboratorio, the brainchild of Gagà Milano founder Ruben Tomella, marked the start of Geneva Watch Days 2024 by unveiling the Labormatic Cinquanta and Labormatic Bauhaus. Both watches are essentially the same but have very different personalities.  There’s the colorful mid-century-inspired Cinquanta and the minimalist Bauhaus. From the funky numerals on the Cinquanta model to…

It is an odd trait when one gets to scrutinize and experience a watch not designed specifically for them. Case in point: The Gaga Milano Crystal watches are hardly a natural extension of my style — although I like outlandish watches, especially gem-set ones. Furthermore, I have been waiting for years for the democratization of…

Oris is no stranger to collaborations. From partnering with sustainability-driven Bracenet to our favorite talking frog, the Holstein-based brand has not shied away from incorporating whimsical design elements into these products. Oris’ ProPilot X “Kermit Edition,” released last year. Continuing with this trend, Oris has released a thousand-piece run of their Divers Sixty-Five in collaboration…

What We Know When in the market for a serious dive watch at a seriously attractive price, the Oris Aquis always comes up in conversation. Continuously producing fans (fanatics in the true sense of the word) and various iterations on a theme, today, the Aquis family welcomes a redesigned chronograph. New for Geneva Watch Days…

What We Know Southpaw Doxa nerds unite! As part of the brand’s Geneva Watch Days plan, they have just announced the first-ever lefty Doxa, the Sub 300 Professional Aristera. This new model is limited to just 300 units, only available in “Professional” orange, and has a distinctive aluminum bezel insert.  For those curious, “Aristera” is…