Originally developed in the 1950s and based on specifications outlined by the French Ministry of Defense, the Type 20 is widely considered to be one of the most famous pilot’s chronographs ever created. The history of the Type 20 is inextricably connected to both France and the world of aviation, and for its latest release…

You know the Breitling Endurance Pro as a 44mm sports watch with a Breitlight case and a SuperQuartz movement inside. Now there’s a new size in town. The 38mm version of the Endurance Pro is positioned as a universal watch, although two of the five colorways available are probably perceived as feminine. Anyway, the color…

The independent French brand Yema has been steadily expanding its manufacture movement offerings in recent years, and among its in-house designs is the Caliber Manufacture Morteau 20 micro-rotor movement (better known as the CMM.20), which first made an appearance a couple of years ago inside the brand’s Wristmaster Traveller integrated bracelet watch. Since its introduction, the…

Dive watches are some of the most popular sports watches in the world, steeped in romance and a sense of adventure. While some have become the stuff of legend, others have not received quite as much attention. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Polaris is one that I feel many often overlook. Its history, however, is fascinating and…

With many of us keeping an eye on the semifinal round of both the Euros and Copa America, we’re also checking out the wrists of the players and coaches of the remaining squads. One of the big questions coming into today’s Euro semi-final between France and Spain was whether French superstar Kylian Mbappé would suit…

What We Know Last year was a banner year for Zenith’s Defy Skyline lineup. In January, we got a new Defy Skyline Skeleton, with an openworked blue or black dial (and semi-skeletonized movement) in a stainless steel case. Eventually, we got that new skeletonized form in a black ceramic case with an interchangeable bracelet. Knowing…

What We Know It’s a big day for ana/digi fans out there – aka me and my friends – as the Canadian brand Momentum has just announced a modern take on the cult classic Chronosport UDT. This new entry, dubbed the UDT Eclipse Synch Solar, takes the original design of the Chronosport and updates it…

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