The staple of any watch collection is a great steel watch. The aesthetic of steel and blackened steel is equally at home in a suit and tie, as in jeans and your favorite nostalgia tee shirt. Additionally, a good steel timepiece at a great price is always a nice add-on to a collection. Now, independent…
Hands-on and in-depth reviews of timepieces.

Hands On With The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox (Price, Original Pictures)
During SIHH 2018, we bre the news that Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled an entirely new watch collection, Polaris, inspired by the Memovox Polaris from 1968 that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The entire series takes its design cues from the past, but with updated styling and message. While there are five key mos…
Corum Teams With Joachim Horsley and Reuge Music For Corum Golden Bridge Rectangle Joachim Horsley Watch
Corum is known for doing things a little differently, for being a bit edgy and out there, even with its classical timepieces such as the Golden Bridge and the Admiral’s Cup. Additionally, the brand is known for collaborating with artists in its famed Corum Bubble . As such, it comes as no surprise…
America Takes 23 Medals in the Winter Olympics 2018, Timed By Omega
The Winter Olympics 2018 have formally ended, and America to home nine gold medals, eight silver and six bronze for a total of 23 medals. There were some highs and lows during the Olympics, but whenever there was a question about timing, Omega was there to answer it — with exact precision to one-millionth of…
A Close Look At The Grand Seiko Caliber 9F 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Watch
In the late 1980s watches powered by quartz movements were undergoing a series of rapid innovations as brands resolved to add new functions to the quartz caliber. At Seiko, the Grand Sieko team chose to focus to the improvement and refinement of precision and durability and in 1993, Grand Seiko unveiled a new quartz caliber:…
Hands On: Ralph Lauren Automotive 45MM Skeleton Steel Bracelet Watch (Ref. RLR0220004) (prices)
This past weekend at the Watches and Wonders Miami Show, Ralph Lauren unveiled a stunning new steel watch to its Automotive Collection: Automotive 45mm Skeleton Steel. Boasting a steel bracelet, the 44.8 mm watch is both industrial and sophisticated, as it builds on all of the traditions of Ralph Lauren Automotive watches, including auto-inspired details, meticulous…