Ten years may not sound like much when stacked against so-called heritage brands like Vacheron or Patek, but in the world of small businesses, it’s more than a lifetime. Most small businesses last less than a decade, and most watch enthusiasts can name at least a handful of brands that have come and gone in…

What We Know On Monday, we covered the year’s first limited-edition Grand Seiko release, the SLGH027. Today, we are introducing two new additions to the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection—the SBGH351 “Rikka” and SBGH353 “Shūbun.” Consider these two natural complements to the popular Four Seasons Collection released in 2019, as both are named after one of…

It feels like we’re still recovering from the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. But Omega, the official timekeeper of the Olympics since 1932, is already gearing up for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The opening ceremony takes place one year from now, on the 6th of February 2026, at San Siro…

In 2019, Hamilton launched a limited-edition Chrono-Matic 50 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Calibre 11. Along with Breitling, Heuer, Dubois-Dépraz, and Buren, Hamilton was one of the original partners in the development of the automatic Calibre 11 that debuted in 1969. The 2019 version of the Chrono-Matic 50 had a black dial,…

Over the past several years, a wide swath of complications once restricted to the uppermost levels of the market have become remarkably affordable to own. Tourbillons, chimes, and other exotic mechanisms have steadily made their way into the entry-level side of the watch industry, leading to exciting times for the adventurous enthusiast on a budget.…

One of last year’s biggest surprises was the reintroduction of the Credor Locomotive. The original watch from the 1970s was one of Gérald Genta’s lesser-known creations. As soon as you see it, though, you immediately recognize Genta’s characteristic design signature. Having said that, it’s a divisive design because of its quirky presence. I also had…

Watch models and variations come and go. Most go under the radar, slipping into oblivion without anyone paying them much mind. Others walk off stage to great fanfare. The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1A sits somewhere in the middle. Patek Philippe did not officially announce it or share anything regarding the discontinuation. Still, we feel it…

We often discuss ‘holy grails ‘ in watch collecting. In essence, the term has become a way of saying, “This is on my wishlist of watches I aspire to someday own,” even if the likelihood of that day is incredibly slim. I’ve heard many responses to the holy grail question from collectors over the years — ranging from a Rolex Daytona with a Paul Newman dial to a piece unique Cartier from the 1930s. The spectrum is vast. While…