Even though the Astron GPS Solar is 13 years old, I still find the tech fascinating because of the constant evolution of the movement and the design. So, of course, I was interested to read the press release accompanying the release of the edgy Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph 5X83 in four new colorways.…

As the saying goes, “Life imitates art,” and this perfectly describes how the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Wotto Limited Edition came to fruition. Produced in collaboration with the artist Wotto (aka Craig Watkins), this limited-edition version of the Aikon is entirely adorned in Wotto’s signature style, and it represents a highly unconventional and visually captivating…

The Orient Bambino was many watch hobbyists’ first mechanical timepiece. Its classic looks punch much higher than its affordable price point, and the exhibition case back tickles the hearts of many new enthusiasts. This year, Orient celebrates its 75th anniversary. For that occasion, the Japanese watch manufacturer introduced two limited-edition models of the Bambino with…

What We Know Chicago-based microbrand Haim Watch Company has been quietly churning out watches since 2020, and last year saw the introduction of their first world-timer, the Viajero. Launched in three colors with an elemental naming scheme – Air, Land, and Water, the watch started making its rounds on social media as a compelling value…

Similar to how the brand works with filmmakers to produce prop watches for movies, Hamilton also collaborates with video game designers to create timepieces that appear within their respective worlds. While video games are exclusively rooted within the digital space, Hamilton manufactures real-world versions of the in-game watches, and it has recently partnered with Kojima…

Happy Friday, and welcome back to Bring A Loupe! The more vintage watch shopping you do on the internet, the more “bad” watches you see. While I’ve heard the phrase “there’s a wrist for every watch” in the past, I really don’t think it’s true. Beyond being empirically impossible, some watches are just too far…

Part of the charm of Parmigiani is that, despite its deep watchmaking prowess and elegant design work, it remains a solidly “in-the-know” option for well-heeled enthusiasts seeking an alternative to the hype-driven usual suspects. This even extends to its bespoke complications, where the brand tends to revamp traditional functions in subtle, mechanically intricate ways. Nowhere…

Another Friday, another list! Multiple people on the Fratello team own or have owned a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. One of them is Daan, who has a beautiful Reverso Classic Medium Duoface Small Seconds. He usually wears it on a leather and canvas Casa Fagliano strap. Last week, though, he swapped it for an Arroway mesh bracelet,…