The sophomore effort from plucky British startup Studio Underd0g comes in the form of the “field” watch. Field watches are a tentpole category of timepieces emphasizing simplicity, robustness, usability, and a pining sense of adventure. Historically, there is a military connotation, but for the modern day, field watches meet the practical qualities of everyday, active…

What We Know When we introduced Studio Underd0g’s first collection of chronographs in 2022, we loved how they made watches fun. The young U.K. brand is back with its second release, the Field Collection, bringing that same fun to the field watch. While it takes the World War II-era Dirty Dozen watches as inspiration, the…

Having recently completed and fully reviewed the watchmaking course of Initium on a mechanical 6497 base movement, I got a taste of what it is like to configure a custom timepiece and then build it on my own. That course costs 3,490 Swiss Francs including a fancy tool kit and a training course to guide…

Miyota is one of the biggest players in the modern watch movement market. The subsidiary of Citizen is a favorite among microbrands and larger brands alike. With the 9000 series and new customization options, Miyota broadened its scope to higher-end watches. We felt it was about time, then, that we have a closer look at…

Frederique Constant is a brand with many faces. These days, the sporty Highlife line plays an important role in the brand’s catalog. However, in the beginning, Frederique Constant made a name for itself with a classically inspired collection. That’s why it makes total sense that Frederique Constant chose a classic silhouette to celebrate its 35th…

Since 2020, Swiss watch brand Timeless has expressed its desire to provide watches that combine avante-garde styling and classic designs through its HMS collection. The latest in the series is the HMS 003. Available in a number of dial configurations, the watches all utilize the same dial layout. They feature an attractive guilloché pattern, with…

You’d think it wouldn’t be too challenging to pick watches under €5K. There are so many fabulous timepieces on the market, and €5,000 is plenty of money to get a model from so many brands. This is all true. On the other hand, if you have five grand to spend on a watch, you probably…

Over on Patek.com, it is described as “the very essence of the round wristwatch” going on to claim “it charms each new generation of watch lovers by its timeless understated perfection.” Many overtrodden statements are used to praise it, not only those made by Patek Philippe themselves. It is among the most archetypal watches ever…