Choose a quartz watch for accuracy, affordability, and low maintenance Choose an automatic watch for craftsmanship, luxury, and long-term value “A quartz watch vs. an automatic watch, which one to pick?” For some, it tells them the time; for others, it tells them their heartbeat and the number of steps they’ve walked; and for some,…
The Jacob & Co Godfather II watch has just been unveiled, and if you understand how rare cinema-inspired haute horology pieces behave in the secondary market, you already know this isn’t something that will stay under the radar for long. This is not just another luxury release. It’s a deeply personal project, a technically ambitious…
Surfing is one of the few sports where timing, tides, and ocean conditions can make or break your session. That’s why many surfers rely on surf watches to track tides, wave conditions, and their session performance. Sometimes, having a good surf watch is important. There are times when you need to get out of the…
The Straum Jan Mayen Titanium Purple Borealis isn’t just another microbrand release, it’s the kind of watch that slips under the radar early, only to become impossible to get months later. Limited, visually striking, and backed by serious watchmaking credentials, this is exactly the type of piece collectors wish they had paid attention to sooner….
The gap between affordable and serious collector-grade watches is quietly collapsing. And right at the centre of that shift sits the Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic, a release that doesn’t just punch above its price, it completely redefines expectations at $449. When Timex introduced its Expedition GMT Titanium Automatic lineup in 2024, it caught the…
There are ultra-thin watches, and then there’s ThinKing Mystery 1.65 mm, a piece that doesn’t just break records, it quietly rewrites the rules of mechanical watchmaking. At just 1.65 mm thick, this isn’t a concept or a fragile experiment anymore. It’s real, wearable, and, more importantly, repeatable. And with only 12 pieces available worldwide, the…
For years, the modern watch market has been stuck in a subtle tug-of-war. Bigger cases. Louder designs. More presence. But quietly, a growing number of collectors have been asking for the opposite: restraint, wearability, and proportions that feel right again. Now, Tissot has made its move. Without hype, without theatrics, the brand has introduced a…
For years, watch lovers have faced a quiet but frustrating reality: the more connected the world becomes, the less practical their favourite timepieces feel. Notifications. Fitness tracking. Daily data. All locked behind screens, most collectors don’t even want it on their wrist. Now, a small startup called Ganance is attempting something bold, arguably disruptive. A…
For decades, Credor remained one of watchmaking’s best-kept secrets, revered in Japan, whispered about internationally. That changes now. At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, the brand will make its first-ever appearance on the world’s most prestigious horological stage. And it’s not arriving quietly. Instead, Credor is unveiling a trio of deeply artisanal creations, led by…
nd There’s a certain moment in watch collecting when something unexpected cuts through the noise. Not louder. Not flashier. Just different enough that you stop scrolling and look twice. The new Falcon from CIGA Design is exactly that kind of disruption. Released quietly but confidently, this hyper-modern skeleton watch isn’t trying to compete with traditional…