Revisiting An Icon - The Seiko Speedtimer - Monochrome Watches
Our new contributor, Evan Yueng, has a real fetish for the first automatic chronograph. Like me! Although I focus mainly on the outcome of the cooperation between Heuer, Breitling, Buren and Dubois-Depraz, Evan focusses on Seiko’s first automatic chronograph, the Speedtimer.?It’s been years since the craze for the Daytona has began, and even more years since the advent of automatic chronographs themselves. Back in the 70s, the Heuers and the El Primeros have taken a foothold of the entire sports watch industry by racing to become the first to produce an automatic chronograph. It’s been a feat that has been debated for so long on who really won, but in the background of all of this, another manufacturer, quietly created one to call their own – the Seiko 6139 or what others would like to call the Speedtimer. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

First Look: The Full Gold IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40
Launched in 2023, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 pays tribute to the bold design of the Ingenieur SL Ref. 1832, created by Gerald Genta in the 1970s. While staying true to its iconic aesthetic, the re-engineered model offers improved ergonomics and refined finishing. As gold was also used to make the 1970s Ingenieur SL Ref. 9232, it's only fitting that IWC introduces a new Ingenieur Automatic 40 crafted in this precious metal. Its case, case back ring, bezel, crown guard, crown, and bracelet links are all gold, adding plenty of luxury to this legendary design.The new full-gold Ingenieur Automatic 40 maintains the signature case design of its steel and titanium counterparts, including the five functional bezel screws and dimensions - a 40mm diameter with a slim profile under 11mm. It features a convex sapphire crystal with AR coating and now introduces a transparent sapphire caseback. The satin-finished and polished gold surfaces add a refined touch, while its 100m water resistance is a sig

Inside the IWC Manufacturing Centre and the 'MY IWC' 8-Year Warranty Program - VIDEO
If you want to get a good understanding of a watch company, visiting the manufacture is really something you should plan. This is how you truly discover how a manufacture builds its watches, defines quality, and find out what is made “in-house”. IWC was born from an industrial vision, as F.A. Jones set up his manufacture next to the river Rhine. Here, he could combine American production methods, hydro-power from the river and Swiss watchmaking skills. IWC Schaffhausen recently opened its new, and very impressive “Manufacturing Centre”. IWC has invested heavily in building a large portfolio of movements in these new production facilities. This is key for the brand to be able to innovate and to have total control over its quality. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Join us inside the

First Look: The Amida Digitrend Steel, Black & Gold Editions
Brands today are enthusiastically revisiting the watch designs of the 1970s, riding a wave of nostalgia that has struck a chord with consumers. These retro-inspired pieces often feature updated characteristics, adding modern functionality to vintage aesthetics. Among the standout designs of that era is the driver’s watch¡ªa timepiece with a digital side display. While this concept traces its origins as far back as 1958 with a prototype by Gilbert Albert for Patek Philippe (featuring a Louis Cottier-designed movement), it wasn’t until the 1970s that the style gained traction. One notable example of a driver’s watch - designed for checking the time without turning your wrist while gripping a steering wheel - was the Amida Digitrend introduced in 1976, a mechanical piece that was able to compete with Girard-Perregaux’s Casquette and its then advanced quartz LED technology. Despite its initial success, Amida was unable to escape the fate of many watchmakers of the ti

Oris Big Crown X Cervo Volante 38mm Pointer Date - Review, Price
We've heard about Oris' incentives to support the removal of plastics from the ocean and make straps and dials from recycled PET, about initiatives to restore the coral reefs and conservation efforts to ensure the blue whale and dolphin are protected from underwater noise pollution and fishing nets, but this is probably the first time we've come across a watch made in collaboration with a sustainable deer leather manufacturer. As part of the brand's Change for the Better campaign, the partnership with Cervo Volante has led to a new line of deer hide watch straps. The model chosen to show off the new straps is the classic Big Crown Pointer Date with gradient dials inspired by Alpine colours. The three models are not limited editions, and Oris is committed to working with Cervo Volante long term. Another positive feature of the latest Big Crown models is the new 38mm case size. Although there are two 38mm Big Crown Pointer Dates fitted with the latest in-house engineered automatic calib