Miyota is synonymous with high-quality, affordable mechanical movements. Collectors of independent and microbrand watches know the name well. This year is special for the brand because it marks the 50th anniversary of the popular Caliber 82 series. To celebrate this automatic movement’s success, let’s examine its core elements. In a world where small, creative watch…

It has been a few years since we last featured Mitch Mason on Fratello. We reported on the brand’s Maelstrom dive watch series, which has been quite a success for the Singaporean brand. The new Maelstrom Tales of the Sea is an updated version of the initial Maelstrom. It features a revised dial with a…

Recently, a select group of collectors and enthusiasts from the Hodinkee community braved New York City’s winter weather to gather with our own Ben Clymer and IWC’s Chief Design Officer Christian Knoop at the IWC Madison Avenue Flagship boutique. The main attraction was undoubtedly the deep blue dial of the new Ingenieur Automatic 40 (Ref.…

It’s taken me a while to become a Speedmaster believer. Last year, during my Week on the Wrist with the white lacquer dial Speedmaster I recapped my evolution from incredulous to inquisitive. Now, you could say I am downright obsessed. The Omega Speedmaster “First Omega in Space” (or FOiS), released last October, feels like a…

Watch Angels is a unique platform that partners with designers and brands to create special timepieces funded by angel investors. Since the projects are financially backed by the Watch Angels community, independent creatives have the opportunity to bring their visions to life without the red tape that typically accompanies watch production. This also allows the…

Buying an engagement ring for my now-wife was not a problem at all. That’s because I never intended to do so. I have often had problems with stereotypes and boxed solutions, so it’s no wonder I was looking for something different than an engagement ring. Guess what… I google a lot. I google watches a…

Quartz movements were once seen as the ticking death knell of the mechanical watch industry. Many collectors scoff at these electronic pieces and will not consider them. However, there are pockets of enthusiasts who enjoy finely crafted quartz movements in equally well-made cases. Perhaps the largest knock on quartz is that its movements lack the…

I’ve been following Lesablier since it released its debut watch, the Aviateur VQ, in 2017. Like many small brands, its first watch wasn’t its strongest and bore no resemblance to what would follow. The brand smartly pivoted after that, releasing a series of increasingly refined designs that show a clear evolution of design. The new…