The $nake (Snake) Hexagon watch is Philipp Plein’s fashion-forward and comparatively affordable answer to the famed Bulgari Serpenti. Bulgari created one of the most distinctive women’s watches of all time with its Serpenti collection, which is as inspired by snakes as it is by household utilities. The sprung coiled strap was originally inspired by flexible…

Don’t take this article too seriously. It’s the result of a wacky brainstorm at Fratello HQ, a wild conversation sparked by the release of a Fortis watch last week. Yes, you guessed it — the N-42 Novonaut Chronograph. I have a young-classic B-42 Official Cosmonauts Chronograph in my modest collection, and the new Novonaut very…

IWC has been experimenting with colorful ceramic cases for years now, but no color has attained as unanimous an approval rating as the Mojave collection. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve loved Mojave from afar but haven’t yet plunged into the sand. Why? Well, for one thing, the brand only created Mojave models in…

Last week in Wetzlar, Germany, Leica held its annual Celebration of Photography event, which culminates with the presentation of the Oscar Barnak Award and has become the brand’s premiere international moment and a welcome stage for special product announcements. Following last year’s release of a modern re-issue of the legendary M6 (a film camera), Leica…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser For the modern explorer living in a hyper-connected world, there is arguably no better tool than a GMT watch. The ability to track two separate time zones is invaluable, whether you’re jet-setting to a far-flung destination, or simply back at home and keeping tabs on friends and colleagues…

Over the past few years, the industry has seen an uptick in interest toward more environmentally sustainable practices. Panerai has its recycled eSteel. Oris has used recycled plastic dials (among plenty of other environmental projects they’re pursuing, including transparency through their sustainability reports). And it’s not just environmental practices that are slowly coming to the…

In only two years, Studio Underd0g has done more than most independent brands do in five if not an entire lifespan. Started by Richard Benc in 2021, the British brand burst onto the scene with fun, affordable hand-wound chronographs bursting with color and character. With names like Watermel0n, Go0fy Panda, and Mint Ch0c Chip, people…

Unapologetically bold and brash is the name of the game at Hublot, and that ethos carries on loud and clear with its new release: the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Ceramic Carbon Beige Camo watch. According to Hublot, the watch was designed to “capture the essence of American Heritage and the rugged beauty of the…