IWC Big Pilot's Watch Edition Right-Hander IW501012 (Specs & Price)
Because 90% of the population is right-handed, there’s a convention that watches have to be worn on the left wrist… And that explains why the crown is positioned at 3 o’clock (on most watches, of course). There are exceptions to the rule, though, with so-called “right-hander” or “lefty” watches. Not so common, practical for left-handers and cool for others! Hence the raison d’¨ºtre of IWC‘s latest limited edition of its iconic pilot’s watch, the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Right-Hander IW501012.This new Big Pilot’s Watch IW501012, limited to 250 pieces, takes most of the attributes of the classic Big Pilot and adds a certain dose of cool to the package… but also a great sense of practicality. Why, you ask? Well, in my case (with my small, 16.5cm wrist), the IWC Big Pilot’s is pretty uncomfortable, simply because the sharp diamond-shaped crown hurts me – due to both the size of the watch and its weigh

Introducing: The More Compact Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39mm (Live Pics)
Charles Lindbergh, the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1927, became a poster boy for Longines. Not only was the brand in charge of measuring the official flight time of his epic feat, but it worked together with Lindbergh to create the famous navigation watch – Hour Angle – for pilots. Famous aviators associated with the brand, like Amelia Earhart, Elinor Smith, or the tycoon Howard Hughes, relied on Longines’s onboard chronometers and wristwatches for their exploits. Longines launched its successful Spirit collection in 2020, capitalising on its rich heritage. The Spirit Zulu Time, a genuine traveller’s GMT, joined the collection in 2022 in a 42mm format. It certainly looks like Longines has kept its ear to the ground and picked up petitions from different watch forums clamouring for a smaller edition of its GMT Pilot’s watch as it unveils three new compact models Spirit Zulu Time 39mm?with a chronometer-certified movement.Zulu Time is a term

In-Depth - Inside Rado and ComaDur, Discovering Mastery of Materials
Rado has long been associated with ceramic watches, even before it became a staple material for bezel inserts for instance. The brand pioneered the use of highly scratch-resistant material more than 30 years ago, but Rado's dedication to the craft goes back even further than that. Labelling itself as The Master of Materials, we recently had the chance to go in-depth at one of Rado's production facilities and discover just what goes into producing high-tech ceramic watches. And honestly, it was nothing like we expected. Ad - Scroll to continue with article There are basically two sides to this story, yet both are intertwined in the watches produced by Rado. On one hand, we have Rado's history in making highly scratch-resistant watches with an eye for groundbreaking design and technology and on the other a story of ComaDur, the supplier of the ceramic components t

Hands-On - Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Moon Medium Ladies Watch (Specs & Price)
Earlier this year, Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled its newest collection of Rendez-Vous watches, including the Rendez-Vous Moon Medium watch. The 34mm timepiece quickly captured the hearts of women around the world thanks to its chic design, intricate dial, romantic moon-phase complication and technical prowess. Today, we give this watch some wrist-time and see why it has some great appeal.In fact, since Jaeger-LeCoultre first unveiled its made for women? Rendez-Vous line in May of 2012, it has not been afraid to offer complications and important functions. Positioning the line as a sexy and alluring, yet also elegant and technically advanced, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched the series five years ago with a 29mm and a 34mm Night/Day model with 214-part mechanical movement. Since then, Rendez-Vous has had complications including retrograde indications, and even tourbillons. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5mm Bi-Colour (Specs, Price)
Oris introduced the in-house calibre 400 automatic in late 2020 that replaced Sellita counterparts in higher-end models and joined the in-house, hand-wound calibre 110 from 2014 (and subsequent variants). Major improvements like an anti-magnetic escapement and five-day power reserve overshadowed the always reliable Sellitas, but prices remained (relatively) accessible for the updated Aquis Date models. The latest Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 duo come with 41.5mm cases and 18k gold bezel edges, and the latter adds some panache to the already stylish series. You also have the choice of two dial colours and either an integrated bracelet or rubber strap, so there's a nice variety on tap as well.? The new collection matches the aesthetic of last year's introduction of the 41.5mm Aquis Date Calibre 400, but gold accents really dress things up. As mentioned, the unidirectional rotating bezel has an 18k gold finish on the outer edge, while the detailed 60-minute diver's s