Back in 2021, MB&F founder Maximilian Büsser created a new brand called M.A.D.Editions as a way to thank the friends and family of MB&F. The idea of a parallel brand that could operate at a lower price point was something that had been in Büsser’s mind for a couple of decades, although it wasn’t until…

It’s not often that I don’t know what I’m buying. I couldn’t even recall the last time that happened. Well, my Vulcain Y65 Monopusher had been sitting in my drawer for a few years, and honestly, I had no clue how special it was. Usually, I know what I’m fighting for when bidding fiercely, even…

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Plenty of brands boast about pushing the limits of horology, changing your perception of time, and disrupting the industry. The endless catchphrases and adjectives to describe something that’s generally not all that different from the competition is tiring. Then, the Ulysse Nardin Freak comes into question, and the excitement about something unique and genuinely rare…

One of the most striking and popular variations on the classic dive watch formula is the ultra-high-visibility fully luminous “night diver.” Often paired with blacked-out cases to maximize contrast with their lume-coated dials, night divers are a fan-favorite staple for brands throughout the industry, particularly TAG Heuer. For its latest release, TAG Heuer takes its…

The TAG Heuer Monaco Night Driver is the latest limited-edition version of the brand’s iconic driver’s chronograph. It brings a decidedly new look and hits upon the luminous-dial trend that collectors currently seem to be enjoying. Let’s take a closer look and see if this new release is a roadworthy wrist companion. I took a…

What We Know There are few watches that are more synonymous with driving than the Monaco. TAG Heuer considers it “the ultimate driver’s watch” (of course) and while that might be a stretch, it’s certainly an icon. But how do you take an iconic form like the square Monaco and add a bit of punch?…

The first high jewelry (or Haute Joaillerie, if you prefer the French) Royal Oak watch by Audemars Piguet debuted in 1982. Since then, Audemars Piguet has treated us to a plethora of gem-set Royal Oak watches, not only in a range of precious metals and sizes but also using an assortment of gemstones such as…