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Mr. Talking Hands On: Mind-Blowing Reversos You’ve Never Seen

Hands-On: The New Kurono Tokyo 34mm Is A Vintage Inspired Daily Driver

The long-awaited release from the sister brand of the independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka is a marriage between vintage style and modern quality.

Hands-On: This TAG Heuer Monaco 'Dark Lord' Knows The Power Of The Dark Side

In which I sit down with TAG Heuer's newest ambassador Jacob Elordi and debate the origins of a watch nickname.

Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date Hands-on Review

Pros: The blue glacier pattern dial Interchangeable strap – takes seconds to change between a steel bracelet and a rubber strap Bang for buck Divers watch with all the right features  Cons: 41 hours of power reserve is too short in today’s standardBetween the bracelet and the rubber strap, the rubber strap wears much nicer on the wrist Some may not appreciate the details on the dial Overall Rating: 8.25/10 Value for money: 8.5/10 Wearability: 8.5/10 Design: 8.0/10 Build quality: 8.0/10 Every watch manufacturer has a timepiece that’s iconic to the brand. The Royal Oaks, Submariners, Daytonas, El Primeros, Navitimers, and Speedmasters are all watches that are well known for their respective brands. Can the new 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date be one of those watches for Montblanc?  This new 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date certainly has an element of uniqueness to it. What makes this watch stand out is the new “frozen” dial. When the designers at Montblanc wanted to create a new divers watch, they went for the extreme. While most other watch manufacturers would go to the world’s tropical waters for their diver’s watch inspiration, Montblanc went straight to the glacial lakes of the Mont-Blanc Massif.  The designers ascended the Chamonix Valley to the Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice), where they were fascinated by the texture of the glacial ice. The interlocking network of crystals that have been frozen in time for millennia inspired the design of this new 1858 timepiece....

Hands-On: Oris Breaks Out The Bivalves In New Aquis NY Harbor Limited Edition

The Swiss watchmaker has partnered with New York's "Billion Oyster Project" to release a new dive watch and raise awareness for a unique cause in the Hudson River.

Hands-On: Longines Isn’t Horsing Around With Its New DolceVita

A new collaboration takes a long-standing relationship to the next level.

Hands On: IWC Portugieser Automatic 40

Launched in 2020 as a more wearable version of IWC’s signature large-format dress watch, the Portugieser Automatic 40 is a no-frills three-hander executed in a solid, workmanlike manner that is typical of the brand. Though novel for the current Portugieser line – it’s the smallest model in the lineup – the new automatic isn’t a wholly new idea. IWC did offer a “small” Portugieser some two decades ago, but Portugieser watches since then have been well over 40 mm in diameter. The large size of the various Portugieser models result from the movements, which either have a seven-day power reserve or chronograph, plus a few others that are even more complicated. That left a gap for a “small”, uncomplicated Portugieser. And so it has returned, combining the typical restrained aesthetics of the Portugieser line and the technical quality expected of IWC. Initial thoughts The Portugieser Automatic 40 is a wearable watch with a distinctive but classical aesthetic. Unlike its larger and more complicated counterparts in the Portugieser line, the 40 mm automatic is simple but still has the same recognisable aesthetic as well as a solidly engineered movement. It’s moderately sized, though a little thick due to the movement inside. The movement is a good one, which makes the case height acceptable, though a slimmer case would certainly be more appealing and also echo the vintage original more closely. The cal. 82200 Importantly, it is also eminently affordable. Con...

Hands-on Review: New Yema Superman 500

We review one of the latest offering from a French watch manufacturer with a rather interesting history. Cue the new Yema Superman 500.

Hands-On: Tudor Re-Establishes Its Territory With The Ranger Ref. 79950

Solid sizing, great specs, and a fair price to boot? The new Ranger is what field watches are all about.

Hands-On: What Is Mecaquartz, And Why Is This 36mm Nivada Grenchen Datomaster So Cool?

A surprising Seiko movement allows Nivada to offer up the best of both worlds.

Watch Spotting: Kate Middleton Hands Out The Wimbledon Trophy To Novak Djokovic Wearing A Cartier Ballon Bleu

And Prince William wears his mainstay – the Omega "Bond" Seamaster – to the Men's Final.

Hands-On: The New Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton In Pink Gold

And Alexander Schmiedt, President of Vacheron Constantin Americas, sits down to talk about Vacheron's approach to developing the Overseas line.

Hands-On: Greubel Forsey Lets It All Hang Out In The New Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture

The high-end Swiss watchmaker has absolutely nothing to hide – and this new case design proves it.

Hands-On: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton in Titanium

A sporty and technical Overseas steps out of the Les Historiques' shadow.

Hands-On: Andersen Genève And Benjamin Chee Are Currently Making One Of The Best Dual-Crown World-Time Watches Out There, Anywhere

The Celestial Voyager is the start of a new world-time chapter at Andersen Genève, which has specialized in the complication for over 30 years.

Hands-On: The Vertex AquaLion M60C Pushes The Microbrand Envelope

A glowing, sophisticated, and well-made dive watch, but is it worth the price tag?

Culture Of Time: Science Says 10:10 Hands In Watch Ads Are A Subliminal Soft Sell

Your mind is not your own.

Hands-on Review: New anOrdain Model 2 mkII

We take a look at this wildly popular timepiece from Scotland that has a waitlist of two years. Cue the anOrdain Model 2 mkII.

Hands-On: Push A Button For Worldtiming Weirdness With The Oris Holstein Edition 2022 "Full Steel"

The return of an endearing travel complication wrapped in '90s oddball charm.

Hands-On: The Subtle, Stealthy Swagger Of The $4,000 G-Shock MR-G 'Square'

Is this peak G-Shock? Or luxury for luxury's sake?

Hands-On: Hamilton Channels The 1970s In Its Newest Mechanical Chronograph

But this watch is made for the cockpit – not the disco.

Hands-On: The New Oris ProPilot X Caliber 400 Is The Horological Equivalent Of A Summer Jam

So turn it up!

Hands-On: British Invasion! Bremont Teams Up With Bamford For A Love-It-Or-Hate-It Dive Watch

The S500 Bamford Special Edition is a far-out take on Bremont's original dive watch.

Hands-On: A Sweet New Cycling Watch Collaboration Between Bremont and Rapha

This summer, jump into the saddle with the Bremont MBIII GMT Rapha Edition.

Hands-On: MB&F;'s Latest Legacy Machine Experiment Receives A Steel-And-Brass Exterior

Experiencing MB&F;'s most recent award-winning creation for the very first time.

Hands-On: The Only Royal Oak Ever Owned By Gérald Genta

A unique twist on two-tone, to be auctioned off at Sotheby's in Geneva tomorrow.

Hands-On: The Royal Oak Supposedly Worn By Chanel Designer And Goth Lord Karl Lagerfeld

I donned my best all-black outfit to size it up at Phillips HQ in Geneva before it heads to auction this Friday.

Hands-On: Patek Philippe Dome Clock Ref. 20145M-001 “Singapore Skyline”

Longtime Patek Philippe retailer in Singapore Cortina Watch marks its 50th anniversary in 2022 with a series of limited edition watches, including the Calatrava ref. 5057G, a remake a 1997 reference created expressly for Cortina by Patek Philippe. But besides the 100-piece ref. 5057G, Patek Philippe created something even more special for the occasion, the Dome Clock ref. 20145M-001 “Singapore Skyline”. Like most Dome Clocks, the Singapore Skyline is a unique piece decorated entirely in enamel, primarily cloisonné but also gold powder and paillons. The clock bears a commemorative engraving on its base The 50th anniversary clock is not for sale, instead it will join Cortina’s own collection that already includes the Dome Clock ref. 1677M “The Esplanade – Singapore”. Created in 2015 for Singapore’s 50th year of independence, the “Esplanade” Dome Clock served as inspiration for the Singapore Skyline – together the two Dome Clocks form a perfect pair. Initial thoughts Patek Philippe may be most famous today for its sports watches, but its Dome Clocks are just as emblematic of the brand. In terms of large-format timekeepers the Dome Clock is amongst the most recognisable in horology, ranking alongside the Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos and Cartier Mystery Clock as an iconic design. At the same time, Dome Clocks are exceedingly rare, with perhaps a dozen made every year. Within Patek Philippe’s repertoire of timepieces, Dome Clocks are the most artistic. Each Do...

Hands-On: Old-School Subtlety With The Omega CK 859

A silvery salute to Omega's past and present.

Hands-On: Fractional Evolutions: The 2022 Aquastar Deepstar 39mm Chronograph

Less to love but rather more lovable.