There’s a long shadow since the events of 2020 that have skewed the sense of passing time. With major sporting events such as the Euros 2020 and Tokyo Olympics being moved to 2021, we are already gearing up for 2024’s schedule. Returning to the regular four-year cycle means the delta between each ceremony temporarily condenses…

Each week, we present a selection of our favorite watches from the pre-owned side of our collection. Captured by our talented in-house photographers, you get a closer look at what makes these watches so special. This week we zoom into the finishing of a Grand Seiko dial, the elegance of Cartier, the movement design of…

Photography by Ed Rhee and David Bredan As one of the most enduring and instantly recognizable timepieces in the world, it’s only natural that TAG Heuer has used the Monaco as a canvas for a multitude of colorways, styles, materials, and complications over the years. In recent times, though, few of these variants have been…

Temperatures are higher than ever this year. For some, that’s a good thing because it can never be too hot. For others, it’s a reason to increase the number of cooling plunges into the pool. Meanwhile, NOMOS, in its turn, keeps launching new watches. This time it’s a summer duo of its Ahoi Neomatik 38…

This introductory article about the square TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue will not mention Steve McQueen. It will, on the other hand, talk about the emblematic French Racing Blue that once graced famous race cars made by brands like Matra Simca, Ligier, and Alpine. The color and the cars are the source of inspiration…

Versace has a lot more legitimacy in producing wristwatches than some give the Italian fashion house credit for. While Timex Luxury (based out of Milan) designs and manufactures Versace watches, my understanding is that Timex actually formed that company out of Veritime, which is a watchmaking firm originally founded by Versace itself. The relationship between…

It’s hard to deny that if you want a great watch under €5K nowadays, Tudor is the first brand to turn to check your options. With the Black Bay and Pelagos lines, Tudor has two fan-favorite lines that offer great variety. With the introduction of the new Black Bay Master Chronometer and the Black Bay…

From 1920 until 1960, Cartier produced less than 15,000 wristwatches. For perspective, it’s estimated Rolex produced its one-millionth watch sometime around 1960 after being founded in 1905; best estimates put Patek production at around 500,000 over the same period. So vintage Cartier watches are rare. Really rare. I bring this up because during this spring…