One of the real pleasures of being a part of the watch community is the opportunity to see a watch where you immediately think, “I probably won’t ever see that again.” Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, we’re not allowed to take photos – let alone share those experiences. But thanks to Vacheron Constantin (and…

The closest I’ve ever been to being on a sailboat, yacht, or even rowing a boat is at my local gym using a row machine to burn off all of my excess fast food calories from throughout the week. So, if I’m not a boat person, why would I even like a watch with a…

For 2023, Bulova expands its Classics Collection with new Jet Star watches that bring back a design from 1973. These retro-inspired Bulova Jet Star watches are available in three variations — including a limited-edition model — all of which are powered by in-house Precisionist High Precision Quartz movements operating at a speedy 262kHz frequency for…

While Casio is most frequently associated with its highly durable G-Shock lineup and its various ultra-affordable offerings, the Japanese brand actually produces an incredibly wide assortment of different watches, with the Oceanus collection sitting at the very top of its catalog. Unlike Casio’s entry-level models, the Oceanus is a luxury-oriented lineup of watches that incorporate…

I don’t know if it was the early power reserve indicator, the epic case style, or the Rolex-like novel printed on the dial, but I wanted this Tourist RotorAutomatic the second I spotted it. Oh, and it didn’t help that I’m a sucker for this brand. The not-too-significant Tourist watch manufacturer holds a special place…

Originally introduced last year in 2022, the TITONI Seascoper 300 is the Swiss brand’s lineup of chronometer-certified dive watches that distills down the core blueprint of its highly purpose-built Seascoper 600 series to create a robust and capable diver that can more easily integrate into everyday life. While the inaugural Seascoper 300 series made its…

When my 2 1/2-year-old son was playing with my watches recently, he tried to put an old Accutron around his wrist and fussed about not being able to get it to stay on. I obligingly helped him slide the strap through its keepers, and he promptly complained and took it off. After finding that the…

Collaborations embody a strong sense of partnership between brands and those passionate enough about the brands to assist in designing watches alongside them. Additionally, if a collaborator is also an authorized seller of the brand, execution is doubly important. The Ianos × Chronopassion Mihanikos is not your average brand/retailer collaboration, as we will see. Pre-order…