It is no secret to regular readers that I like the Zenith Defy line of watches. These are some of the very few integrated-bracelet sports watches with a clear identity. They do not take the design-first approach of, say, a Royal Oak, nor do they strive for elegance like a Laureato. Zenith, instead, pushes into…

As of early 2025, the vintage-inspired sports watch market is more competitive than it’s ever been. Not only are a higher volume of more faithful, better-made vintage-style timepieces being made now than ever before, but the past several years have also seen an influx of new brands to further crowd this segment of the market.…

Another Sunday, another showdown! This week, we’ll dive headfirst into the world of luxury dive watches, and two examples with legendary lineage will go head to head. The first is the latest iteration of the Rolex Sea-Dweller, a watch that finds its roots in the late 1960s as the professional brother of the Submariner. The…

One of the greatest challenges in watch design is balancing the desire for unique identity with tasteful restraint. This is especially true for more traditional layouts, where small deviations from the “standard” can have drastic visual effects, but the available design tools to achieve this goal are inherently more restricted. Young automotive-inspired Belgian brand Atelier…

Even though the Astron GPS Solar is 13 years old, I still find the tech fascinating because of the constant evolution of the movement and the design. So, of course, I was interested to read the press release accompanying the release of the edgy Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph 5X83 in four new colorways.…

As the saying goes, “Life imitates art,” and this perfectly describes how the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Wotto Limited Edition came to fruition. Produced in collaboration with the artist Wotto (aka Craig Watkins), this limited-edition version of the Aikon is entirely adorned in Wotto’s signature style, and it represents a highly unconventional and visually captivating…

The Orient Bambino was many watch hobbyists’ first mechanical timepiece. Its classic looks punch much higher than its affordable price point, and the exhibition case back tickles the hearts of many new enthusiasts. This year, Orient celebrates its 75th anniversary. For that occasion, the Japanese watch manufacturer introduced two limited-edition models of the Bambino with…

What We Know Chicago-based microbrand Haim Watch Company has been quietly churning out watches since 2020, and last year saw the introduction of their first world-timer, the Viajero. Launched in three colors with an elemental naming scheme – Air, Land, and Water, the watch started making its rounds on social media as a compelling value…