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Hands-On: The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII, a Cool & Accessible Racing Chronograph
Racing chronographs… It might not be as packed as a category as dive watches, but in all fairness, finding the right one for you is not going to be a walk in the park. Hundreds of alternatives (and good ones, on top of that) exist, ranging from affordable quartz models to attainable Swiss mechanical options, followed by classic luxury icons or high-end watches with basically no limit of price. But let’s say you’re looking for a cool, compact, vintage-oriented racing chronograph with a timeless appeal, powered by a reliable mechanical movement… In that case, the Stockholm-based, Dutch-rooted microbrand Maen might have a very compelling solution for you: the third iteration of its chronograph collection, the Skymaster 38 MKIII.?By no means competitors, but you’ll get the racing chronograph vibe and inspiration…Even if we narrow down our search for a racing chronograph to accessible watches powered by mechanical movements, there are still dozens of watc
Bell & Ross BR 01 Skull Bronze - Hands-on with Live Photos, Specs & Price - Monochrome-Watches
Most of you probably know Bell & Ross… Indeed, with their square-shaped cases and a?design inspired by jet-fighters?instruments, Bell & Ross watches are?easily?recognisable?among other?timepieces.?However, just when you thought the design (that you can see here) was in danger of becoming ubiquitous,?Bell & Ross release their?latest collections (including this Tourbillon Chronograph Monopusher). The BR 01 Skull Bronze is not a watch you see everyday. Here is why.Bronze cases have became quite popular in the last few years, with examples like this Zenith Type 20 Extra-Special and an edition of the IWC Aquatimer. Bell & Ross also surfed on the Bronze wave recently, with a unique watch that will be auctioned for Only Watch 2015, the?Bell & Ross BR01 Skull Bronze Tourbillon. However, this watch, considering its exclusivity and its complicated movement, will certainly never be yours (that’s the concept of unique pieces…). For this reason, Bell & Ross
Six of the best new dive watches of the year, so far.
The dive watch. The embodiment of a product that is over-engineered for what most owners will use it for yet remains ever so popular. Admittedly, even I own dive watches that never see any action close to the limits of either of them. But there is a thought of comfort to put one on and go about your business care-free, knowing your watch will do its job and does it well. And year after year, new dive watches are presented, from affordable to luxury to high-end. And even though it’s still only March, we’ve seen a fair share of very cool, very capable new divers. And here’s six of the best of 2022… so far that is.Longines Legend DiverThe Longines Legend Diver is a watch that defines the look of the compressor-style diver (even though technically, it isn't one). It's a watch that needs little introduction amongst enthusiasts and collectors. Ever since it was reintroduced by Longines, we've seen multiple new editions with bold, fresh new colours and materials like b
The Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2 Ultraman (But It's Sold-Out Already) - Monochrome Watches
Back in January 2017, Omega teamed up with our good friends and fellow watch journalist FratelloWatches to create the Speedy Tuesday limited edition – a watch that was intended for true Speedmaster collectors who gather under the #SpeedyTuesday community. This first edition was based on the Alaska Project watch with a radial/panda dial. Now, it is time for the?Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2 and this time, the “Ultraman” Speedmaster is back. Again a 2,012 piece limited edition sold online (but it is now sold-out).The Omega Speedmaster Ultraman Orange Hand (1968, ref. ST 145.012-67)In the collecting world, there are the icons and there are the unicorns. The first category refers to the model themselves (think Omega Speedmaster in general). The second category refers to some exceptionally rare editions that some collectors could spend a lifetime searching for. The Omega Speedmaster Ultraman Orange Hand is one of them. What is it about with this
Buying Guide - A selection of diving chronographs
A diving watch is generally considered to be very robust, has some form of rotating inner or outer bezel, is water-resistant to at least 200 meters and provides excellent legibility. But what if you’re looking for a bit more than just the time and possibly the date? What if you want to time the boiling of an egg, or maybe go a bit nuts, and time your underwater adventure from start to finish? Well, you’re in luck today as we take a closer look at some of last year’s newly presented diving chronographs! And we go from affordable to expensive and from stainless steel to titanium and bronze. Let’s dive straight in!Glashutte Original SeaQ ChronographThe SeaQ was Glashutte Original’s first crack at a modernly constructed dive watch, modelled after the Spezimatic RP TS 200 from 1969 (back then, GO was known as Glashutter Uhrenbetried GmbH or GUB). Despite the modern build, the SeaQ range has a rather tasty vintage look to it, unsurprising considering its inspira
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