By Samantha Walsh Just in time for the holidays, Frederique Constant adds four new GMT watches to its iconic Classics Index collection. In keeping with the traditional Classics Index characteristics, the dials of the new GMT are simple and elegant with applied indexes and Roman numerals. Each watch features the hours, minutes, seconds and…
A look at watches with a variety of horological complications and functions above and beyond telling time.
Hands On with the Armin Strom Skeleton Pure — Purely Beautiful in its Newest Rendition
We have written about Armin Strom here many times before. It is a brand we respect for its dedication to watchmaking and remaining true to its values. Now, we are thrilled to bring you the newest Skeleton Pure watch as presented just a couple of weeks ago at the WatchTime New York event. A fascinating work…
Hysek Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Abyss Chronograph with All New Models
While the name doesn’t come tripping off the tongue as would a prolifically known brand, Hysek is a name known in the watch community as a niche haute horology designer specializing in avant-garde designs and technically advanced mechanics. In fact, the brand is particularly strong at the high-end, complication side. First launched in 1997,…
A Closer Look at Roger Dubuis Skeleton Watches, Including the Astral and New Excalibur Star of Infinity
A number of things make Roger Dubuis an exciting brand to follow. For starters, every timepiece the brand manufactures carries the 100% Poinçon de Genève. Think of it as a certification that is one part measure of aesthetic quality, manufacturing expertise and accuracy and one part the horological equivalent of farm to table. Four operations must be…
Affordable Watches: Ritmo Mundo Unveils Racer Quartz Chrono Line for Men and Women
Ritmo Mundo is a brand that manages to iver affordability with class and style time and again. Having partnerships with sporting events, teams and people such as LA Galaxy, Petra Kvitova, and Indy racing, the brand gains inspiration from an eclectic playground. Now, the brand announces its newest auto-inspired classic chic : Racer Quartz Chrono and Racer Quartz. The up includes redesigns from…
Slim d’ Hermes Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Watch Makes its Way to Stores
Hermes, which has been making watches since the early 20th century, has a complete collection of dress watches, fashion-forward watches and dive watches, in addition to its complex Time Suspended (read about that here) and Masque watches. Now, the brand goes to the next level with its newest series of ultra-slim watches that offer…