Recap - the best watches introduced by TUDOR in 2021
As we’re getting closer and closer to the year’s end, and probably looking to put 2021 behind us quickly for several no-need-to-mention reasons, we’re also looking back on what has been a very interesting year in watchmaking. Not only did we see a very impressive run of new watches, but several brands have seemingly stepped up their game and brought us some exciting news. New colours, new materials, entirely new models, and more. Tudor has been one of the most active brands this year and today we’re looking back at what we think are the best novelties by Tudor in 2021. And as you’d expect, there are multiple Black Bay models listed, with one obvious exception.Tudor Black Bay Chrono PandaThe first Tudor Black Bay Chrono appeared on the market in 2017 but was received with mixed emotions. This year we saw a new and improved take on the concept, in the popular Panda style (or Reverse Panda of course). The Tudor Black Bay Chrono Panda features all the hallmark

First Look: The New Bulgari Bulgari 38mm Automatic in Gold
Nearly half a century ago, in 1975, Bulgari embarked on a horological voyage that would forever alter the watch design landscape. With only a few watch creations bearing its name, Bulgari showed opulence by gifting 100 gold digital display watches to its most esteemed clients. This bold yet elegantly simple timepiece christened Bulgari Roma, encapsulated the indomitable spirit of the Ancient City and marked the inception of Bulgari’s watchmaking prowess. And in the same spirit but modernized, there are new 38mm Bulgari Bulgari Automatic in yellow gold to discover.?The Bulgari Roma’s design was a homage to the rich architectural heritage and storied history of Rome and stood as a testament to the profound influence of the Eternal City on Bulgari’s artistic expression. Buoyed by the resounding success of this creation, Bulgari unfurled the first Bulgari Bulgari watch in 1977. The case of this timepiece echoed the colossal columns that supported Rome’s majestic mon

The Record-Breaking 2023 Season Of The Formula 1 World Championship
I’m torn between considering the 2023 season of the Formula 1 World Championship good or bad for the sport. We saw utter dominance, where one team has won all but one race in the season, and specifically one driver declassing the entire field. And this to an extent we have never seen before and are likely never to see again. But what does that mean heading forward? Is it good or bad for F1 and its popularity down the line? I have no idea and I lack a crystal ball to predict the impact, but I can say this; the drivers behind?Max Verstappen gave us some really intense battles, and witnessing the level of perfection Max delivered race after race was unbelievable in its own right. And with that in mind, after 22 races all across the globe, it’s time to look back at the 2023 Formula 1 season.The class of 2023.It’s impossible to deny the impressive performance of both the Max Verstappen and the Red Bull team, but behind the sheer dominance there was tons of drama and excite

Longines HydroConquest 43mm Blue Dial and Bezel
The popularity of dive watches is at an all-time high, and there are plenty of big fish in the pond. With stiff competition from all quarters, it's always encouraging to discover a dive watch from one of Switzerland's oldest and most respected brands that hasn't strayed into inaccessible waters. Unlike the popular remakes of family heirlooms in the Heritage Collection, like the vintage-inspired Legend Diver or the Skin Diver, the HydroConquest is a contemporary dive watch at an accessible price. Benefitting from a makeover in 2018 with a fresh palette of colours and matching ceramic bezels, two case sizes, and a sturdy modern automatic movement with an extended power reserve, the HydroConquest has escalated its luxury appeal but without escalating its price. Let's take a look today at the 43mm time-and-date blue HydroConquest on a steel bracelet.Big Fish in the pondDive watches, which were originally marketed as tool watches, have inched their way up the luxury ladder – along wit

Introducing: The Sport Transparent Summer Vibe Of The Artya AquaSaphir
Artya was founded in 2010 in Geneva by Yvan Arpa, a Swiss watch designer with a wild, eccentric imagination. Using unusual materials like real bullets, dinosaur dung, tobacco, and even a case that was struck by a lightning bolt generated by a giant Tesla coil, Yvan Arpa’s watch designs are hard to categorise. His latest project is the AquaSaphir, a collection of sapphire crystal watches with summery colours. Touted as the “first aquatic watch with a case made of sapphire crystal“, it’s worth pointing out that it is not a bona fide diver; the case’s water resistance is limited to 60 metres and the bezel is fixed. However, if you’re on the hunt for a summer-ready watch with a cool turquoise transparent sapphire case powered by a COSC chronometer-certified movement and have a spare EUR 40,000, the AquaSaphir is an attractive candidate.Unlike the Artya Depth Gauge introduced in 2022 with its 300m water-resistant case, the graduated bezel of the AquaSaphi