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The Furlan Marri Disco Volante: A Vintage Style Revival
A look at the Furlan Marri Disco Volante, the latest release from this highly-succesful micro-brand. Check out photos, specs, and pricing.
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A Look At The New Momentum UDT Eclipse Synch Solar
Momentum has finally answered the call of watch enthusiasts and divers alike with the much-anticipated return of the UDT. For quite a while, fans have clamored for a reissue, and the new Momentum UDT looks like it's the kind of watch that won't disappoint. Momentum states that this modern iteration maintains its predecessor's robust, military-grade toughness while incorporating several thoughtful updates.
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Hands-On Video Review: The Archimede 1950-4
A video review featuring the slim and manually-wound Archimede 1950-4. Check out the review for photos, pricing, specs, and our opinion.
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With GMT Hype Spread Thin, The Seiko 5 SSK025 Stands Out
A review of the Seiko SSK025 GMT. A Seiko 5 that blends GMT functionality with stealthy looks and affordability. Check out photos & pricing.
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Introducing the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher Ward has long been known for bridging the gap between high-end watches and accessibility. Their latest release, the C65 Super Compressor Elite, is a masterclass in this philosophy. A tribute to vintage dive watches, it blends cutting-edge technology with a nostalgic design that harkens back to the golden era of underwater exploration. Let’s dive into the details.
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Monta Noble Voyager: A Refined Sport Watch with a GMT Twist
A quick look at the new Monta Noble Voyager - Monta's latest travel-inspired iteration of their popular Noble series. Check out photos, specs, and pricing.
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Hands-On Video Review: The Christopher Ward The Twelve 36mm in Titanium
Check out my hands-on, in-depth video review on the Christopher Ward The Twelve - we cover the pros, cons, and everything in-between.
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2024’s Best Swiss Watch Brands | All Are Not Created Equal
Researching Swiss watch brands? Check out our favorite selections right here, spanning from budget-friendly to budget-busting.
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Vero Open Water 38: A Fresh Summer Splash
Taking a look at the new and downsized Vero Open Water 38 with two striking dial options. Check out specs, photos, and pricing!
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Farer World Timer Roché II Hands-On
A hands-on review of the Farer World Timer II Roché with an updated movement and a beautifully laid out world timer function. Check it out!
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NEOTYPE LM02 Type C Limited Edition Chronograph
In the world of independent micro-brands, NEOTYPE has made a strong impression since its 2022 launch. Founded by two industry veterans, each with fifteen years of watchmaking experience, NEOTYPE embodies their shared passion for functional design and quality craftsmanship.
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Hands-On Video Review: The Archimede Pilot 39
The Type A dial, Flieger-style pilot's watch has been something I've coveted since diving deep into the watch collecting hobby. If I'm not dreaming about some of the prohibitively priced stuff out there, I often think of some of the best affordable options if I were to make this kind of addition to the collection. A few names come to mind, but I've had a soft spot for Archimede since meeting them in San Francisco one year and photographing one of the coolest Archimede watches ever. As the in-house watch brand of the Ickler case company in Germany, Archimede produces some of the most well-crafted and affordable timepieces in this space while remaining family-owned. Today, we're looking at the Archimede Pilot 39, one of their most popular models, and a watch that I'm sad to say goodbye to after experiencing it on loan from Archimede.
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Hands-On Video Review: The Forstner A-12
Check out our hands-on video review of the Forstner-A12, an affordable watch that pays homage to the Bulova Accutron Astronaut.
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Baltic Hermetique Tourer Review
The Hermetique is Baltic’s take on a field watch. I see it as sorta dress-watch-adjacent-with-field-aspirations. I was torn between the Hermetique and the Titanium Aquascaphe but after seeing both in person I knew the Hermetique was the correct choice for reasons we’ll get into here in a bit. The visit to Baltic’s showroom was a good one though and entirely worth it if you’re nearby. They have a great selection of straps on hand so you can get the exact look and fit you’d prefer when you purchase your watch. The showroom had the expected melange of diving, automotive, and vaguely aeronautical accouterment spread throughout. Overall it was a very pleasant and low-pressure sales experience for me.
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Local Man Arrested at Food Lion After Nude Tantrum, Claims Father Transformed into Disapproving Wristwatch
"Dad, stop judging me! I'm doing my best!" Witnesses reported that Thompson then proceeded to sprint down the canned goods aisle, pursued by an unseen entity he described as his father-turned-wristwatch.
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Hands-On Video Review: The CWC Sea Falcon Chronograph
A quick write-up and video review of the CWC Sea Falcon-a durable and affordable quartz chronograph packed with features.
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Oceaneva Watches: Commemorating Five Years of Excellence, Resilience, and Unmatched Style
An introduction to the Oceaneva Watches brand. Learn about the brand straight from the owner and find out more about their products.
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Traser P67 Officer Pro Review: A Subtle Field Watch With A Tritium Twist
A detailed look at the Traser P67 Officer Pro Review and its use of tritium tubes. A solid field watch for around $500. Check it out!
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The Vertex M36: Paying Tribute To British Forces In The 1940s
Vertex is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a new watch that pays tribute to watches issued to British forces during the 1940s. Under the leadership of Don Cochrane, Vertex has launched this new model to honor the 1,776 watches they supplied to British troops on that historic day.
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Sinn T50 Review: Overengineered Titanium Excellence
The Sinn T50 is a tool watch by every measure of the phrase. Sinn took the chassis of the U50, swapped it to Titanium, “fixed” the handset, and added their Ar-Dehumidifying technology. It is this golden ratio of utility perfection, in my opinion. The same week the T50 was delivered, I departed on a two-week-long trip to Scotland. This was a perfect opportunity to get some long dedicated time with it for this review and I am eager to share my experiences with you.
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Nodus Contrail GMT Laguna Hands-On
Just when I thought things couldn't get any better for Nodus after the TrailTrekker I reviewed this year, they go and do this. Recently, Nodus announced the latest iteration of the Contrail-one of their long-standing aviation/travel-focused pieces and a watch that I reviewed on this site a while ago. As an owner of the original Contrail, I was eager to see what they'd come up with for the latest refresh. Nodus went all out, with a new triple time-zone variant featuring the Miyota 9075 "true" GMT movement and a bunch of colors that are sure to drive enthusiasts nuts this year. It's the new Nodus Contrail GMT and we were able to go hands-on with the textured "Laguna" dial variant.
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Christopher Ward The Twelve X
Christopher Ward has slowly, but surely, been upping their game in the affordable fine watchmaking segment. A brand once known for their British inspired conservative designs, and a rather plain logo font is now delving into integrated bracelet sports watches, and just today has launched a version with a fully skeletonized dial called the Christopher Ward Twelve X.
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Imperial Oceanguard GMT Review
Now that we're through the craze of Watches & Wonders 2024, I've gotta say that getting my thoughts down on the new Imperial Oceanguard GMT has been a real treat. Last year, I had a chance to review the brand's first release-the Royalguard 200-and I've been eager to see what the brand would follow things up with. After a bit of teasing on social media, the Imperial Oceanguard GMT was revealed this year in a run of four different colorways, each limited to 25 pieces. The one you see here is the model in "Jet Wash White" and it's one of the few remaining versions that haven't sold out. As a GMT lover, this one was a ton of fun to handle and I think it's a great buy at under $600.
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Atelier Wen Perception Review: An Introduction To Chinese Luxury Watches
A look at the origins of Atelier Wen and the story of the Atelier Wen Perception, a watch that promotes and emphasizes Chinese craftsmanship.
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Citizen Super-Titanium Small Seconds NJ0180 Series
An introduction to the Citizen Super-Titanium Small Seconds watch with its familiar "Tsuyosa" design, new dial colors, and a titanium case.
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Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph: Their Biggest Release Of The Year
One of Zenith’s latest releases, the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph, takes a sensible step in the direction of familiarity, but also keeps things fresh and new. A stainless steel, integrated bracelet sports chronograph has been done by many brands, and now Zenith is able to punch a weight class above and compete with the likes of Vacheron and Audemars Piguet.
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Alpina Alpiner Extreme Quartz: Smaller, New Dial Colors And A Quartz Movement
A quick look at the new Alpina Alpiner Extreme Quartz watches announced at Watches & Wonders 2024, feature a smaller and slimmer case.
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Introducing The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver
The first two days of Watches & Wonders have been fun to cover from the perspective of TBWS. Obviously, many of these watches are to be admired from afar and are not typically something we'd be able to add to our personal collections. But damn, it's still exciting - especially over at the Zenith camp. This year alongside their vintage Revival A3648, the brand has introduced the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver, a very modern dive watch entry that showcases Zenith's technical abilities. Much like last year, Zenith may be running as my favorite exhibitor at Watches & Wonders.
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The Oris Aquis Date Collection Has Now Been Updated For 2024
Oris is one of those brands that we love to talk about here at TBWS, simply for the fact that the team always seems happy to just do their own thing. This year, instead of doing something big and flashy, Oris has moved to update their vast catalog of Oris Aquis Date models for 2024. It's a key collection and this kind of care ensures that the watches don't become stale, as Oris aims to put out the best that they possibly can. The Aquis is just a great, sturdy dive watch from an independent brand and these new models are available in 43.5mm, 41.5mm, and 36.5mm case sizes with a bunch of dial color options and a choice to go with the in-house Oris Caliber 400 on the 43.5mm version. Let's try to wrap our heads around this.
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Introducing The Very Limited Grand Seiko SBGW314
While I'm admittedly more of the sporty mil-spec watch type, I know a beautiful watch when I see it. So far, today's new releases have been really strong over at the Tudor and Grand Seiko camps, and I think they've stolen the start of the show. One of these killer new releases is the Grand Seiko SBGW314, a limited edition watch that's meant to pay tribute to the early days of the brand while offering some modern touches. Of course, we get some of the design inspiration coming from nature. In this case, we're talking about a starry night sky.
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