What We Know In 1970, one of the most famed, feared, and phenomenal aircraft in history – the SR-71 Blackbird – had a catastrophic incident. The plane, number 61-7970, went down 20 miles east of El Paso, Texas, after a collision with the KC-135Q (59-1474) refueling tanker. The pilot and his RSO (Reconnaissance Systems Officer)…

Rolex surprised us all when the brand launched a Submariner with a green bezel in 2003. The stainless steel Sub was steadily monochromatic during the five preceding decades, so this was a bit of a shocker. The model was soon nicknamed “Kermit.” More than two decades later, it seems green is here to stay. We…

For 2024, Swiss Hublot released a new limited-edition version (only the second style so far) of one of its more niche high-end horology items. That being the Hublot (Masterpiece) MP-13, known more casually as the Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde. The first version of the Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde came out in 2023 as a titanium…

Since its introduction in 2020, the Longines Spirit collection has become very popular. That’s understandable due to its modern design and great finishing. It also helps that many different versions cater to anyone’s needs. In 2023, Longines added a Spirit Flyback alongside its regular Spirit Chronograph. Upon its release, the Spirit Flyback was available in…

The Horological Society of New York’s award-winning classes are on the road again! HSNY is returning to Seattle, Washington, on September 27 and 28, 2024, with hosts Ben Bridge Jeweler. Then, on October 5 and 6, 2024, HSNY visits Vancouver, Canada, with hosts Lugaro Jewellers. At HSNY’s Horological Education classes, students discover what actually makes…

Owning a vintage watch can be an enriching experience. It can also be frustrating and unforgiving when someone brings up an issue or inconsistency. Today’s story is positive, but there were instances of concern. Thankfully, luck entered the picture and produced a happy ending with this Omega Speedmaster 105.003-65 Ed White. First, it’s important to…

I’ve been set on a Ming for the past few years. I’ve come close to pulling the trigger a few times, but folks who follow my brand coverage know I haven’t quite gotten there yet. Maybe part of that is because there is one Ming that I love above all others and is far out…

Since its launch in 2019, I have wanted to review this Carl F. Bucherer Heritage Bicompax Annual Chronograph for the simple reason that there are few others out there like it. Let us dive right in and see how it fares under greater scrutiny. First, the feature set. As its name aptly describes it, this…