RZE has been working hard over the past five years, claiming its rightful place at the table of established microbrands. We took notice at Fratello, as confirmed by our collaborative release just last year. Today, the brand introduces a rather interesting new stage in its development — digital timekeeping. This is the new RZE UTD-8000.…

My ignorance of Favre Leuba’s back catalog led me to write off its Chief collection prematurely. My first impressions of the Chief watches were tainted by the Bremont Terra Nova collection that preceded it in 2024, and I quickly realized that was neither a fair nor accurate assessment. Favre Leuba’s website will tell you, right…

I’ll always have a soft spot for RGM Watch Co. The independent brand and its founder, Roland G. Murphy, hail from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I lived in the area for two years and enjoy keeping up with the company’s latest developments. Recently, I received a notice about the RGM 801/40, which piqued my interest. Finally, there’s…

I am sure some of you have “the one that got away.” You know — that one watch you missed out on or simply never got around to chasing down. For me, weirdly, that is probably my favorite watch of all time, the Rolex Submariner ref. 14060M. When I was in a position to buy…

The watch brand Robot has been around for seven years now and has convincingly made its mark in the watch world. The brand takes inspiration from the rich cultural and technological heritage of the Czech Republic, aiming to revive its traditions and legacy. Meanwhile, eight collections have entered the stage, and today, we’ll introduce Robot’s…

If there is a brand that exemplifies the German mindset of form over function, it is Sinn. The Frankfurt brand has always had a strong cult following without being tempted by the easy lucre of trends, and that takes a strong will. Balancing this, the brand ethos remains crystal clear and is reflected in six…

Last year, during Watches & Wonders week, Sotheby’s and creative watch collective Heist-Out collaborated for a weird and wild “Rough Diamonds” auction held deep inside a Geneva wine cave and featuring rock formations as displays. The auction focused on often-overlooked designs from names like Gilbert Albert, Charles de Temple, and Jacqueline Dimier, and with a…

I looked back into my never-ending wishlist and picked a few watches that resonated with me. From one of the best Mimo date watches I’ve ever seen to the triumphant Juvenia Arithmo, the reasons I have never added them are different. Either I came too late, I was too hesitating, or… … I could not…