Hands-On: The Ice-Blue Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph
When it comes to 1970s-inspired elegant sports watches, those equipped with a shaped case and an integrated bracelet, most people tend to look back at 1972 and the Royal Oak, before quickly jumping to 1976 with the Nautilus and the Ingenieur, and then 1977 with the 222. Yet, we have to keep in mind that one of the earliest representatives of the genre was Girard-Perregaux, which released its take on the luxury sports watch in 1975 with the Laureato. The watch has not been as consistent during its lifespan as some of the big names, though, but it came back strong in 2017 in a historically relevant shape. We’ve seen many attractive editions since then, but the latest one, an ice-blue Laureato Chronograph, strikes hard.Looking at our past articles covering the Laureato collection of Girard-Perregaux, you’ll find dozens of variants, ranging from classic time-and-date in a masculine size to more compact editions, all the way up to high-end models and, regarding today’s mat

Habring2 Doppel-Felix (by the man who created the IWC Doppelchronograph) - Monochrome Watches
In 2012 Habring2 introduced the Doppel 2.0, an affordable split-seconds chronograph based on a Valjoux 7750 chronograph. This was the same recipe that Richard Habring once developed for IWC Schaffhausen, which initially incorporated this movement in the Pilot Doppel Chronograph and later in other watches. When the patent expired, in 2012, Richard Habring was free to use this complication in watches with the Habring2 name on the dial, and that led to the Habring2 Doppel 2.0. In 2013 the Doppel 3.0 was introduced and last year?Habring2 presented the new Doppel-Felix that comes with an in-house split-seconds chronograph from Austria. Here’s the?Habring2 Doppel-Felix!?The Doppel 2.0 was an immediate success when it was launched. It sold out almost instantly and won the Sports Watch Prize at the 2012 GPHG.?A year later, Habring2 introduced the Doppel 3.0 (see here for the review) – again, a great success for Maria and Richard Habring. Now, with the Doppel-Felix, they have added

2021 IWC Pilots Watch Chronograph 41 IW3881 - Video Review, Price
The Pilot's Watch by IWC is a real icon and ticks all boxes that make up a great Flieger. No wonder IWC makes sure to keep the collection up to date and regularly refreshed. Expanding on the already impressive collection, the Schaffhausen-based manufacture introduces the downsized Big Pilot's Watch 43, which we've already seen here, as well as the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41. Using the same recipe as before, but in a new size, with a new movement and several features to make it better than ever, we take a closer look at the latest member of the Big Pilot’s club in the video above and our hands-on article below.For over 85 years, IWC has enjoyed a long-lasting connection to aviation following the introduction of its first aviation timepiece in 1936. Ever since it has been perfecting the concept of a Flieger watch with one thing in mind: legibility. The functional requirements of a true pilot's watch have remained largely unchanged for a very good reason: they work, and they w

Hands-On Rado Captain Cook Bronze (Specs & Price)
At Baselworld 2017, Rado surprised the audience with a very appealing diver’s model named ‘Captain Cook’. While the brand has gained its modern notoriety by mastering high-tech materials, mostly by using coloured ceramics, Rado has a rich history of interesting vintage models. Based on a watch released in 1962 with a distinctive case/bezel design, the brand reintroduced the Captain Cook and now enlarges the collection with different sizes and materials. And today, we take a closer look at what’s probably the hottest version, the Captain Cook Bronze – in its three different iterations.BackgroundThe 1960s is known as the golden age of sports watches with a spate of instrument chronographs, pilot’s models and, of course, dive watches meant for professional use or for the earliest days of recreational diving, appearing on the market. While some of the heavyweight brands entered the dive watch market in the mid-1950s (Blancpain, or Omega), Rado waited f

Introducing The Oris Hank Aaron Limited Edition
Oris, a company committed to positive change, proudly supports charities that empower young people through sports and education. Building on their partnership with the Roberto Clemente Foundation, Oris now celebrates Hank Aaron with this unique limited-edition watch, a collaboration with the Chasing the Dream Foundation that Hank and his wife, Billye, established in 1994.Hank AaronHank Aaron’s legacy as a baseball player and an exceptional human being is etched in history. Born in Mobile, Alabama, in 1934, he discovered his love for baseball at a young age, dreaming of making it big. Joining the Milwaukee Braves in the 1950s, Hank showcased raw talent that left fans in awe. Hank never wavered despite adversity, discrimination, and immense pressure throughout his career. 1974 he made history, surpassing Babe Ruth’s long-standing home run record with an incredible 715 home runs, becoming the all-time home run king. Hank Aaron’s impact transcended baseball.? ? G