As the smaller and less purpose-built version of the brand’s flagship professional dive watch, the TITONI Seascoper 300 is ideally suited to serve as the canvas for non-utilitarian colorways and configurations. However, since the Seascoper 300 was just introduced a couple of years ago in 2022, the series is only now starting to include some…

Welcome to another installment of Sunday Morning Showdown. Last week, we threw two fairly affordable dress watches into the ring. This week, we’re going to do something completely different. Recently, both the Czapek Antarctique and Girard-Perregaux Laureato came out in new full-gold versions. Most of us will probably never seriously consider buying either of today’s…

Despite being a thoroughly Swiss brand, Breitling caters to the American market arguably more than any of the other big-name luxury manufacturers. The company produces multiple watches each year that are inspired by everything from NFL teams to classic Detroit-built muscle cars. For its latest release of 2024, Breitling is continuing its tradition of celebrating…

The Tissot Stylist was originally created in 1965 as a lineup of affordably priced timepieces that could be produced at scale using standardized movements, while still offering a distinct and trendy case profile. For its latest release of 2024, Tissot has revived the Stylist series with a duo of new models that closely adhere to…

From big to small, September 2024 had it all. Apple Watch minted an entire new warehouse full of money with the launch of its new smartwatches, while elsewhere, the world of microbrands made its own moves releasing gorgeous stone dials and controversial fruit-inspired pieces. Industry events in Geneva and Hong Kong wrapped up 2024’s calendar…

Unlike the traditional wristwatch industry that, in many ways, hit its zenith before I was born, I have had the privilege of seeing the birth of the modern smartwatch and have been able to meaningfully track the development of this wrist-worn communication and sensor gadget as major stakeholders in this space have toiled to constantly…

Although forged carbon may not be a precious or rare material, it does count as an exotic option in watchmaking. Mostly reserved for avant-garde creations by high-end brands, it isn’t exactly abundant on the affordable end of the spectrum. Well, if Tissot has its way, we can all get a forged carbon sports watch. I…

Meet the new Grand Seiko SBGY040 and SBGW321, a pair of limited-edition watches made specifically for the European market. Similar to most exclusive releases from the brand, these also gain inspiration from Japanese nature. Gardens, specifically ponds and the colorful koi that inhabit them, help define the dial artistry. Grand Seiko has mastered infusing the…