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Joia de Baume & Mercier at Watches and Wonders 2026: A Return to the Maison’s Jewelry Watch Heritage

In-Depth - The Grand Seiko Spring Drive UFA Ushio 300 Diver, GS’ Smallest and Most Accurate Dive Watch

While dive watches are fundamental to Seiko’s Prospex collection, the concept is slightly less natural for Grand Seiko. At first sight… Indeed, the higher-end brand of Seiko Corporation has been active in the field of purpose-built diving instruments since 2008, delivering impressive models, whether in terms of specs, looks or, unfortunately, size. One of the main complaints heard […]

TAG Heuer at Watches and Wonders 2026: Heritage, Innovation and the Expanding Sports Watch

Introducing - The More Compact Zeitwinkel 173°, An Evolution of the Sapphire Dial and Large Date Watch

Zeitwinkel, founded in 2006, has quietly built a solid reputation among collectors in just two decades with its in-house movements and distinctive use of German silver. One of its defining and, by now, one of the most popular pieces, the 273° Saphir Fumé, introduced in 2016, combined a smoked sapphire dial with the automatic calibre […]

Longines Sets A New Bar For A Dive Watch In Its Segment - HydroConques

Longines has been gradually eating up market share amongst other brands in the enthusiast arena, and with releases like the Spirit, the Zulu Time, Legend Diver, updated conquests, and a slew of other heritage pieces, it is no surprise. But there was an area Longines has been overdue for an update, and it comes from pro

The Monta Noble 40 Might Be the Brand’s Most Wearable Watch Yet

Monta sized up the Noble to 40mm and the proportions look right. Available in black lacquer and sunburst blue.

The Seiko Power Design Project: A Unique Experimental Watch Design Lab

Exploring 2026 Novelties and the Project’s Debut CollectionMore

Introducing: The M.A.D.Editions M.A.D.2 R&B; and REDemption: A Raffled Watch And A Second (Or Third) Chance

If you've been getting FOMO after years of missing some of the coolest watches on the market, the wait is over.

I Bought This Watch After I Reviewed It

Working in watches, there is ample opportunity to experience watches in person that I may not have the chance to otherwise. It's a fortunate position to be in, and there is a lot to learn and take away from these experiences. It doesn't happen as often as you might think, but there are watches that strike more of a con

Jack Mason Strat-o-Timer GMT Watch Review: A Practical Take on the Modern Diver

A hands-on review of the Jack Mason Strat-o-Timer Titanium Diver GMT, exploring its lightweight build, GMT functionality, and more.

Photo Report: Watch Spotting From The Hodinkee Happy Hour

A great evening of pizza, drinks, and friends new and old.

One To Watch: Mineroci Blends Chinese Cultural Influence With A Remontoir D’égalité For A Complicated Second Watch

The duo behind the brand is pushing Chinese watchmaking to break out of its confines while still staying true to their own heritage.

Timex Drops an Affordable Titanium Dive Watch Under $500

Timex unveils the Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic, a 41mm diver with NH35 movement, sapphire, and titanium case starting under $500.

Introducing: The Amida Digitrend NASA Edition Launches A Space Shuttle-Inspired Driving Watch (Live Pics)

Amida is back and ready for orbit with a case that recalls the NASA Space Shuttle exterior.

The Business of Watches Podcast: Manuel Emch, The Head Of Louis Erard And 'The Numbers Guy' At Kollokium, On How To Build A Successful Swiss Watch Brand

Plus Malaika Crawford talks Louis Vuitton's guilloché skills and how Rolex is keeping the mystery with its Hollywood testimonees.

Raymond Weil Isn’t Messing Around With “The Fifty” Chronograph Watch

Raymond Weil introduces “The Fifty,” a 37mm chronograph using restored Valjoux 23-6 movements to mark its 50th anniversary.

The Affordable Automatic Watch Tissot Keeps Getting Right

A look at the Tissot Gentleman now in 38mm with a range of dial and bracelet options. View pricing, specs, photos, and collector insights.

Introducing - Stéphane Pierre Launches Indie Brand and his First watch, L’Impétrant

There’s a new indie brand in town… Stéphane Pierre enters the independent watchmaking scene with a strong personal story and vision. Based in Annecy and trained as a micro-mechanical engineer, he brings a background shaped by traditional watchmaking and the demanding environment of the naval and military sector, as he spent several years in the […]

Baltic Unveils the Heures du Monde, Its First Worldtimer Watch

Baltic debuts the Heures du Monde, its first worldtimer, with stone dials, a vintage-inspired layout, and a Soprod C125 movement.

Nomos Made Its Best Entry-Level Watch Even Better

The Nomos Club Campus gets two new colorways, a better movement, and a smaller lug span. Here's what that means for buyers.

Breaking News: Patek Philippe To Buy Beyer Chronometrie, World's Oldest Watch Retailer

After 266 years in business, the store will close at the end of 2026, with Patek Philippe taking over in 2027 to create a brand showroom, according to the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung.

Citizen Released an Affordable Dive Watch With a Dial Unlike Anything Else

Citizen's new Promaster Dive BN0167-09W features a light-reactive dial that shifts between blue, teal, and purple. Available in the US now.

This Dual Time Dress Watch Runs Two Quartz Movements Side by Side

The Dennison ALD Dual Time Shades pairs two independent quartz movements and two brushed dials in one 37mm case, starting at $740.

Mr Jones Beam Me Up! Review: A Different Kind of Mechanical Watch

A hands-on review of the Mr Jones Beam Me Up! mechanical, exploring its playful dial, unconventional time display, and more.

The Most Versatile Watch for Under $5,000 - Tudor Black Bay One

Given the meteoric rise of the Tudor Black Bay, the lineup has more often been affiliated with the diving genre. That said, for a decade, the Black Bay has included pieces oriented for more everyday wearing circumstances, with dropping the external bezel and reducing the water resistance to 100m.  These pieces, first d

Doxa Just Gave Its Most Accessible Dive Watch Fumé Dials And A Thinner Case

Doxa introduces the Sub 200 II with fumé dials, a slimmer 12.8mm case, and new strap options starting at $1,690. Here's what stands out.

Reviewing The Ballon Bleu de Cartier: A Unique Take On Your Classic Round Watch

In a world of round watches, the Ballon Bleu de Cartier stands out thanks to its unique design, as only Cartier can! What We Love: The unique style that is very Cartier The great-looking dial that stands out on the wrist Ease of wearing at 36mm for a variety of wrist sizes What We Don’t: The double-folding friction clasp could be upgraded to a push button in this model While unisex, some with larger wrists will most probably need to upgrade to the 42mm The crown was slightly harder to access to change the time for me Overall Rating: 8.25 / 10 Value for Money: 8/10 Wearability: 9/10 Design: 8/10 Build Quality: 8/10 When people think of Cartier watches, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a maker of shapes. The brand has built much of its identity around distinctive case designs rather than traditional round watches, with icons such as the Santos, Tank, Tortue, Crash and Cloche, to name a few, all standing out as examples of Cartier doing things a little differently. That approach to design has long set the Maison apart from many other watchmakers who tend to lean more heavily on classic round cases. So when Cartier introduced the Cartier de Ballon Bleu in 2007, it represented something slightly different for the brand. On paper, it’s a round watch, which might sound straightforward enough, but as with most things Cartier, it’s not quite that simple. Rather than just producing a traditional circular case, Cartier added its own distinctive twist with the n...

Longines Redesigned Its Flagship Dive Watch From the Ground Up

The Longines HydroConquest gets its biggest update in nearly 20 years, with a ceramic bezel, new dial options, and pricing under $2,500.

Finally, a Japanese Manhole Inspired Watch with a Cloisonné Enamel Dial

Having none myself, I’m always a bit impressed when it comes to those who have artistic talent – and that goes doubly for those who can appreciate the everyday beauty around them. This is especially true when those two virtues combine to form a beautiful little timepiece, like the Altmann × Isotope Osaka Cloisonné Enamel, a new collaboration between English watchmaker Isotope and designer, illustrator, and typographer Björn Altmann. The first, and perhaps only, thing you will notice about this watch is its dial, which is based on a municipal manhole cover featuring Osaka Castle. Now, you may be asking yourself, why Japanese manhole covers? I can assure you that you are not alone in that. Apparently, after a Wikipedia deep dive, it is something of an urban art form and a show of civic pride throughout Japan. In fact, more than 15 million manhole covers across the country feature some sort of carved, imprinted, or painted design. This was a niche interest of Isotope founder José Miranda, which eventually led Miranda to Björn Altmann’s book Manhole Covers of the World. This, in turn, led to this collaboration you see before you today. The intricacy of the dial does not stop with its source material. The dial itself is made in grand feu cloisonné enamel, using fine silver wires and multiple rounds of firing to build out the design and color. The process took close to a year to develop, and in the end only five dials were successfully completed, which helps explain ...

Seiko Gave Its Most Important Dive Watch An Overdue Refresh

The updated Seiko Marinemaster HBF001 and HBF002 models bring a new movement, ceramic bezel, and real upgrades. Here's what stands out.