Within the densely packed landscape of small-scale independent watch brands, Isotope is one of the few that truly stands out due to its fun and often unconventional designs. Just like anything that is different, Isotope’s aesthetic approach won’t appeal to everyone. However, I’m personally a big fan of the brand’s watches, as they offer something […]

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Even with its minor flaws.

The Rolex Explorer II is a bit of a fan favorite. This is especially true of the reference 16570, which is part of the popular five-digit generation of Rolex sports watches. Many — including me — admire it for its honest, tool-like qualities. It is from a time before everything went maxi and shiny. But […]

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The black dial on the Citizen Alarm Date is so suggestive that you feel like you want to drown in it.   I wouldn’t have expected Citizen to become one of my top-of-mind brands when someone asks me about vintage alarm watches. Well, watch collecting can be surprising sometimes. Now, of course, the champion spot […]

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Because you can’t wear them all.

As its final release of 2022, NORQAIN has unveiled a new limited-edition bronze version of its popular 40mm Freedom 60 Chrono. For the most part, NORQAIN largely produces sports watches, although the vintage-inspired lines of the Freedom collection offer some of the most refined designs within its entire catalog. As a model, the 40mm version […]

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Last week, Omega celebrated James Bond’s 60th anniversary. The brand introduced a Seamaster Diver 300M in blue with the iconic wave dial from the ’90s and a moiré animation on the case back. Through its social media accounts, Omega hinted at that watch prior to its launch. To everyone’s surprise, however, Omega also introduced a […]

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The auction house adds some classicism to the modern Octo design.