For the first time, Victorinox Swiss Army offers a chronograph version of their popular I.N.O.X. timepiece collection. The specific I.N.O.X. chronograph watch I go hands-on with today is the Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. Chrono reference 241989.1. This version of the I.N.O.X. Chrono comes in an all-black carbon case with a matching black woven parachord strap.…

There’s little doubt in my mind that the Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17000 will always be an exception. After all, it’s a Rolex that ticks. Much like the rules of reading or arithmetic, we are taught that a Rolex simply doesn’t tick. These days, though, the Oysterquartz is all the rage perhaps because of its rebellious…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser. Following the launch of the Type XX and the recent appointment of a CEO, aBlogtoWatch interviewed two leading figures behind the historically important watchmaker, Breguet: Emmanuel Breguet, Vice President and Head of Patrimony and direct descendant of founder Abraham-Louis Breguet, and Lionel a Marca, the 30-year Swatch Group…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser. In the international realm of microbrand watches, several nations reign supreme in terms of sheer numbers. Not surprisingly, the proudly entrepreneurial Americans lead the way, with scads of intrepid merchants churning out countless designs each year. British brands large and small (at least on the microbrand scale) also…

Since the launch of the Freelancer Collection in 2007, the family-owned Raymond Weil has continuously drawn the connection between the creative artistry of music and design, finding a wealth of inspiration in some of the most iconic musicians of all time. While the brand has crafted special edition timepieces referencing music icons from The Beatles…

I am all eyes and ears when A. Lange & Söhne announces a new timepiece. Even if it’s “just” a new version of a current model, there is more than enough reason to pay close attention. First of all, the Glashütte-based brand never misses the mark in finding striking combinations of colors and materials for…

What We Know It’s the 24th of October, which is an auspicious day for Lange enthusiasts. It marks the anniversary of its rebirth (29 years today) and usually means an exciting release for the brand. As such, allow me to introduce the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater in Honeygold. Let’s start with the case material: Honeygold is…

After a sea of complex and intricate releases from Panerai this year, the brand’s latest unveiling is a refreshing nod to its heritage. The new Panerai Radiomir Officine PAM01385 in stainless steel harks back to Panerai’s 1935 prototype with vintage touches, a sparse layout, and oversized Arabic numerals. While it’s not a 1:1 remake of…