MING 18.01 H41 Titanium Dive Watch, And Some Thoughts
Following last year's 18.01 Abyss Concept, a limited run of 10 prototype dive watches, Malaysian-based MING is back with its first production diver that improves on the concept. Steel gives way to titanium, there are a couple of case finishing options and it's even thinner than before, but MING's signature styling remains intact. If you're not familiar with the brand, it's already won in the Horological Revelation category of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve in only three years of existence, so it's certainly one to watch. The new MING 18.01 H41 expands on the brand's smaller, dressier watch portfolio with a unique, very capable diver.The concept model, the MING 18.01 Abyss, on which the production model presented here is based.The MING 18.01 H41MING recently updated its design language with the aptly named Design Language 2, first used on the 27.01 Ultra Thin dress watch with a more minimalistic approach. The 18.01 H41 takes this second generation design to the gym for a larger,

The Collector's Corner: The GST Aquatimer 2000, IWC's 1990s Great Dive watch
A lot has been written about neo-vintage dress watches. It certainly makes sense – in the 1980s and 1990s, many watch manufactures embarked on a journey to relearn and rediscover the art and science of the complicated wristwatch. These watches were generally slim, cased in precious metals, and elegant. In looking at this segment of neo-vintage watches, however, I feel many collectors overlook the other end of the spectrum: the inventive and amazing sports watches that were launched during this time. In the inaugural article in The Collector's Corner, I wrote about the IWC Doppelchronograph reference 3711. Let's revisit 1990s IWC in this article and take a look at a watch that gives the Sea-Dweller a run for its money. Enter the IWC GST Aquatimer 2000. Water resistant to 2,000 meters? Check. Integrated bracelet? Check. Instant coolness? Oh yes, check indeed!?IWC is best known for its aviation-themed watches – so I think it's worth taking a closer look at the Schaffhausen c

Frederique Constant Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Grey Dial - Hands-On (Specs & Price)
When Geneva-based brand Frederique Constant introduced its first Perpetual Calendar in 2016, it came as a surprise for the entire world of Haute Horlogerie. How could a watch brand make such a complex movement for a price that didn't even hit the EUR 10,000 mark? Well, we explained that to you here. Today, the brand presents two new references in its Slimline collection, both with Perpetual Calendars and new grey-coloured dials. And of course, the price remains quite a lot lower than you might imagine.?Frederique Constant has always made understated watches but has always been out to make some noise in the world of horology. It fought hard against the almighty Swatch Group to maintain access to ETA movements and brazenly situated its manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, right next to the illustrious elders like Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Hands-On - Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire (Specs & Price)
Launched in 2016, the L.U.C Full Strike was Chopard's first foray into the world of minute repeaters and was a true reimagining of the complication: the watch featured a monobloc sapphire crystal and gong assembly and an independent power source for the striking mechanism, along with a host of safety features preventing the user from accidentally damaging the movement. The Full Strike went on to win the top honour at the 2017 GPHG, the Aiguille d'Or. Following the first model, which was crafted in Chopard's ethical Fairmined 18k rose gold, Chopard launched a version in 18k Fairmined white gold in 2018. And now it's time for the sapphire gongs to be joined by a full sapphire crystal case.To mark the 25th anniversary of its Haute Horlogerie L.U.C collection, Chopard has just unveiled a highly limited, five-piece run of the Full Strike, this time with a case made of sapphire. The case of the Full Strike Sapphire shares the same dimensions as the earlier versions of the watch, which means

TA quick rundown of the upcoming Formula One 2023 season
As the new year is well underway by now, we’re gearing up for another season in Formula 1 racing, the highest echelon in motorsports. Will Max Verstappen continue his dominant form to clinch a third consecutive title? Will Ferrari show immense speed again? Can Mercedes bounce back or continue bouncing like last year? That’s all too early to tell, but with the pre-season testing in Bahrain earlier this week, we’re only moments away from lights out for the first Grand Prix of the year. The F1 paddock is once again kicking off the season in Bahrain, after which 22 more races will follow to decide who will be this year’s champions. So with that in mind, here’s a look at some of the important things to know for this year.The new Red Bull Racing RB19 of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.New rules and regulationsThe 2022 season of the Formula 1 World Championship was dominated by two things essentially: Max Verstappen and his Red Bull Racing RB18 and ‘Porpois