Omega has a longstanding relationship with the America’s Cup, and marking this year’s race is a new Seamaster Regatta. More than ever before, Omega took the opportunity to develop a purposeful watch for sailors. This watch, regarded as an instrument, just like the X-33 collection, uses an analog and digital display. 37th America’s Cup The…

Disco Volante is a watch style. In Italian, it also means “flying disc” but neither Frisbee nor mid-argument dinner plates. It’s simply a term for a UFO and harks back to the mid-20th century. With such a rich history of Italian people collecting watches, many terms and nicknames have an Italian origin, but is this…

Let’s explore Seiko’s limited-edition Astron GPS Solar watches, where we’ve got two (inter)stellar models — the SSJ027 and the SSH157. Both draw inspiration from the night sky, which is fitting considering their connection to satellites orbiting in space. Each model offers something unique, depending on what you’re looking for in a high-tech, solar-powered timepiece. First, let’s…

Hamilton’s Khaki Field collection is a true classic among watch enthusiasts, especially novices. There’s something for everyone, including watches with hand-wound, automatic, and quartz movements. Also, with prices ranging from €400 to €2,000, affordable options abound. Today, we’ll look at some new additions to the lower end of the collection’s price spectrum. The new Hamilton…

The first thing that hits you about the Daniel Roth Tourbillon Rose Gold is the black polish. Flip over the watch to view the caliber DR001 through the sapphire caseback – an evolution from the Souscription’s closed caseback – and you’ll see a curved bridge with perfectly executed black polish contrasted against the Côtes de…

Earlier this year, Cartier released the Tank Mini Louis Cartier. Gloriously posted across Instagram on petite wrists, as well as larger, hairier ones, the Mini was the toast of the fair. Turns out the Mini LC has an older cousin: The Tank Américaine mini, newly released in yellow gold along with its small and large…

Welcome back to Friday and happy Bring A Loupe! Rare is a buzzword in watch collecting. Used far too often and with far too many accompanying adverbs in the annals of major auction house catalogs, I tend to err on the side of extreme caution when using the watch world’s favorite r-word. This week’s picks…

Another Friday, another list! This week, we enter the wonderful world of the El Primero movement. As most of you know, Zenith introduced its famous El Primero trio of watches in 1969. The brand was part of the illustrious race to release the first automatic chronograph, competing with Seiko and the consortium of brands formed…