Back to Basics is our series aimed at newcomers to our lovely watch hobby. In this installment, we will delve into bracelet sizing. Maybe you just got a brand-new watch as a gift, or perhaps you ordered one online. In any case, you now have an oversized watch bracelet in your hands and are wondering…

A continuous jovial smile in the often overserious world of watches comes courtesy of Konstantin Chaykin. With the debut of the Joker in 2017, the Russian watchmaker introduced the Wristmons collection of watches that combines fun with serious watchmaking. Over the past seven years, he has created 40 characters for the series. The sheer number…

In 2023, Angelus introduced the La Fabrique collection as a platform for revival watches and vintage-inspired pieces. The collection debuted with the Chronographe Médical x Massena LAB doctor’s watch and in 2024, it shifted focus from measuring a pulse to timing speed with the introduction of the Angelus Instrument De Vitesse Monopusher Chronograph watch, which…

Good morning, dear Fratelli. It’s Sunday again, which means we’re pitting two watches against each other. This week, Daan defends the recently released Omega Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026. In the other corner, it’s Thomas with the Chopard L.U.C XPS ref. 61948-5001. That’s right; after the battle of the integrated-bracelet sports watches last week, get…

Getting your ocean-capable watches wet has been a mantra I’ve taken to countless reviews. But long have I postponed taking my dive watch, the blue Tudor Black Bay 58, scuba diving. The reasons are many. Frankly, though, none of them are good enough to justify how someone (a passionate ocean enthusiast, at that) who lives…

Recently, my mind stumbled upon a new measure of greatness, or lack thereof, to look for in a prospective purchase. It works in the context of cars, cameras, clothes, and, I think, watches, too. It is a pretty simple question that goes something like: “Would I be thinking of or missing any other item when…

Of course, we can’t buy all the watches in the world, and not all watches are within our budgets. So, especially as someone who professionally writes about watches, I’ve learned to appreciate ones that are not in my financial scope or simply not my style. In some cases, that’s harder to do than in others.…

We’ve made it to the halfway point of February, and that means it’s time for everyone’s favorite gift-giving nonholiday, Valentine’s Day. To celebrate a day that is often filled with roses, chocolates, and souvenir stuffed bears, we figured it would be fun to skip all that cliché nonsense and focus on what we know best:…