Weekly Watch Photo - Panerai PAM372 vs Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref 5402 - Monochrome Watches
Some photos need no comment and actually this Weekly Watch Photo is such a photo. It simply shows?the strong contrast between two watches that are intended and can be labeled as sporty/casual.?On top is the Panerai PAM 000372, one of Panerai’s most popular models of the past decade, and below is my own Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 5402, the predecessor of the current Royal Oak ref. 15202 that could well be AP’s most popular timepiece – it certainly is the?thinnest sports watch that was ever produced is series. The?difference in height/thickness is striking! But what’s the main reason for this immense difference?First the facts: the Panerai PAM 00372 measures 16 mm in height, and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (this is the vintage ref. 5402) measures exactly 7 mm. The Panerai is more than twice as thick. Now the question is, if there is a logical explanation for the difference in height. There are several factors that have an?effect on the thickness of a watch.

Buying Guide: Car and Motorbike Inspired Watches
“Racing is life; anything that happens before or after is just waiting.” Famous words by Michael Delaney, Steve McQueen’s character in the legendary 1971 movie Le Mans. And while there’s far more to life than racing, to a Petrolhead, it does make absolute sense. It’s the thrill of fast-paced cars being pushed on winding roads or, better yet, on a racetrack. The adrenaline of accelerating hard out of a corner, shifting through the gears to hit top speed before inevitably needing to slow down for the next corner. Everything else disappears into the background, and for that single moment in time, all that matters is you, your machine and the asphalt ahead of you. Plus a watch, of course, let’s not forget about watches! With that image now firmly planted in your mind, here are five of the coolest fuel-injected watches that find more than just a little inspiration from two or four wheels, ranging from relatively simple to over-the-top complex.Jacob &

Your Guide to the "Dirty Dozen" - Including the Only British Member, VERTEX - Monochrome Watches
In our modern age of smartphones and wearable tech, it's easy to forget just how indispensable the humble mechanical wristwatch once was. Yet even a brief foray into the world of military watches is enough to provide a vivid reminder. Rugged, reliable and entirely fit-for-purpose, these simple timekeepers have played a critical role in the successful execution of military operations that dramatically shaped the course of modern history. Particularly during World War II, the period which we will be focusing on for the purpose of this article. Arguably the best-known such watches from this era are those of the British Military. More specifically, the Dirty Dozen.The 12 watches that compose the so-called “Dirty Dozen” – Photo by A Collected ManBackgroundChances are you're already familiar with the Dirty Dozen, or have at least heard the name. That's probably because the Dozen is amongst the most sought-after series by military watch collectors. If you're not familiar wit

Hands-On - 2021 Longines Legend Diver Gradient Blue and Brown
The brand with the Winged Hourglass has many emblematic models in its collection, most of them being found in the praised Heritage line. Yet, few can rival the longevity and beauty of the Longines Legend Diver, one of the watches that defined the vintage-inspired collection of the brand and that is still a strong pillar in the portfolio. Since its introduction in 2007, this compressor-inspired watch has undergone several updates, visual or mechanical, and even went bronze, full black-coated or gold recently. For 2021, the collection is enlarged with colourful dials. We go hands-on with the new Longines Legend Diver with Gradient Blue or Gradient Brown dials.The Longines Legend Diver, or LLD for its fans, has been modelled after an important vintage watch that Longines created back in the late 1960s, when professional and recreational dive watches were a growing trend, and when this specific type of case architecture was seen as a great alternative to the standard construction for dive

Oris Carysfort Reef Limited Edition - Full Gold Aquis GMT // Specs & Price
When you think about the brand Oris, you might picture a robust dive watch, functional and utilitarian, with a nice no-nonsense design and a relatively accessible price tag. You might also think of actions to save the planet, as this has become a recurring theme for the brand. What you couldn’t expect is a full gold dive watch with a GMT function… Until now! Meet the new Oris Carysfort Reef Limited Edition, a full 18k gold Aquis GMT to save and restore damaged coral reefs.?dying Coral reefs and oris’ mission to save themLately, Oris has been producing watches that will help draw attention and raise funds to support several environmental projects. See, for instance, the Oris Ocean Trilogy, the Great Barrier Reef III or the Clean Ocean Edition. Recently, the brand which wants to save “the source of life” partnered with the Lake Baikal Foundation (to protect the world’s largest?lake on Earth), after several projects with the Clean Water project, the Ree