Despite being one of the more complex and premium models within the brand’s modern lineup, the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar frequently serves as the basis for thematic colorways and limited editions. While IWC’s perpetual calendar mechanism was originally designed by Kurt Klaus and developed during the 1980s, it has been updated and improved…

Several watches and brands pay homage to certain aircraft or vehicles. Even more are designed specifically for flight or racing. But I get excited about watches that capture something special about these modern machines we humans obsess over. The REC Watches Limited Collection does just that. These watches contain physical pieces of the vehicles they…

As its latest new release for 2023, Bell & Ross has released a new version of its BR 05 GMT watch that embraces the trendy pale blue color that has been sweeping across watch dials throughout the industry. Known as “Sky Blue” on this particular model, this new colorway is hardly the only on-trend thing…

Parmigiani Fleurier, a brand synonymous with discreet luxury since the runaway success of the Tonda PF collection, has done it once again with its new Tonda PF Sport line. Marketed for active leisure times rather than performance sports, the line debuts with a 42mm Chronograph and a 41mm time-only Automatic in both steel and 18K…

More than once, I’ve come across comments below articles and posts that try to measure the success of a watch brand by the resale value of its watches on the pre-owned market. But does it make sense to measure a brand’s performance this way? Is there a link between the revenue of a watch brand…

What We Know For all the use of unique materials in watchmaking nowadays, how many of you know what the first fiberglass timepiece was? Well you’re looking at that watch’s modern successor, the new Tissot Sideral, now with a forged carbon and stainless steel case and some strong vintage vibes. Back in 1971, the original…

First introduced in January of this year to celebrate Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 190th anniversary, the Collectibles is the manufacturer’s new program focused on restoring its vintage watches from what it calls the golden age of 20th-century watchmaking, the 1920s to 1970s. Last week, JLC unveiled its second collection of vintage watches under the Collectibles in Los Angeles,…

This year is the 40th anniversary of G-Shock, and to say it’s going unnoticed would be a lie. We have seen a plethora of new commemorative releases from the Casio sub-brand, including the Remaster Black series just ten days ago. And the celebration shows no sign of slowing down, with G-Shock now introducing seven new…