The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Hunley
If you’re a history buff and a watch aficionado, then the phrase “Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Hunley” will make perfect sense to you. On the off-chance that you’re not, I’m here to explain everything. Let’s start with Ball Watches. The company was founded after a railroad… more »
The Ball Trainmaster Kelvin
The Ball Trainmaster Kelvin is a striking timepiece and shows off effortlessly this brand’s dexterity in the arts of horology. Despite its classic appearance, this watch has a few modern fittings, like its off-centered date aperture at the 1 position, and its tritium gas-filled tubes… more »
The New Armin Strom Skeleton Pure
The new Armin Strom Skeleton Pure is spectacular both on the inside and the outside. Armin Strom creates this timepiece in stainless steel, black PVD stainless steel, titanium, and 18kt rose gold. The case diameter on this collection is 43.8mm, and it rides 13mm off… more »
Review of the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst
Perhaps the Lange 1 is the most easily recognizable collection from A. Lange & Söhne inventory, and for good reason. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Lange 1 series. This year, the brand shows off the skill of the artisans… more »
The Vacheron Constantin Maître Cabinotier Astronomica
Teeming with tons of features and uber-stylish to boot, the Vacheron Constantin Maître Cabinotier Astronomica is a once in a lifetime watch that combines fifteen unique complications to make one show-stopping timepiece. The dial is almost perfectly symmetrical and made of 18kt white gold. The… more »
Patek Philippe Grand Complication Reference #5013P
Patek Philippe, as only Patek can, delivers this phenomenal timepiece. The Patek Philippe Reference #5013P first graced the world stage in 1992, but is as timeless and spectacular today as when it was first launched. The case of this timepiece is crafted from 925 platinum… more »
Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique 5377
Earlier in 2014, Breguet announced its new Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat model, which returns this year in its platinum rendition. The word Extra-Plat means “extremely flat,” and it refers to the brand’s attempt to create an extremely complex movement that is only 3mm thick. The Tourbillon… more »
Vacheron Constantin Collection Excellence Platine Day-Date and Power Reserve Unveiled in Hong Kong
Vacheron Constantin’s Collection Excellence Platine welcomes yet another sophisticated model aimed at admirers of formal purity and elegant, harmoniously proportioned watches. Traditionelle, one of the basic Vacheron Constantin collections, inspired by the best traditions of Swiss watchmaking, now embraces an utterly luxurious Traditionnelle Day-Date and Power Reserve model,… more »
The Adriatica Twin Motion
The Adriatica Twin Motion is a gem of watchmaking from this Swiss made manufacturer. The term ‘Twin Motion’ refers to the clockwise motion of the hands indicating the time, and the retrograde motion of the indicators displaying the calendar functions. Adriatica hails from the Italian… more »
Magnificent has a New Name - The BRM R50
This watch is all shades of awesome. BRM's emblematic watch, the R50 movement is inspired by a racing bike engine, with a cylinder resting on three glassfibre or carbon fibre triangles. The R50 design is based on the isolastic® principle of mounting the flexible movement… more »
Arnold & Son Time Pyramid - Now in Stainless Steel
Last year, Arnold & Son presented the Time Pyramid. This watch was only produced in 18kt gold, but this year, due to that watch’s exceptional reception the brand has opted to release it in stainless steel in an effort to make it more accessible. The… more »
The Amazing A. Lange & Sohne Double Split
When I saw that the Double Split was a chronograph I knew it was going to be special. Double rattrapante special? Maybe not. A. Lange & Sohne has successfully come out of left field and produced a chronograph so magnificent that I don’t think anyone… more »