Bad Boys In Bronze

We are currently in an era in watchmaking in which there is significant innovation regarding the materials of which watch cases are made. Sapphire, scratch resistant gold, carbon fibers, and high tech plastics now play a significant role in the world of Haute Horlogerie, but surprisingly also a more ancient alloy: Bronze.

By Martin Green

Bronze, An Old Material Whose Time Has Come

Bronze cases have largely been used for divers’ watches since the material is virtually rust proof but it does have other uses

Three Of The World’s Most Expensive GMT Watches

When traveling across the globe, there is nothing quite like having a watch on your wrist that can keep up with it. Measuring time in different time zones simultaneously is something that is not that extraordinary anymore, with nearly every brand offering at least one model that can do this. However, when you travel the world in the comfort of your own private jet, many of these watches simply won't do. Then you are looking for the best, the most complicated, the most expensive GMT-watches, and these Three might just fit the bill!

Buying Time in the Miami Design District

As the summer comes to a draw and busy schedules flourish once again, we turn to the Miami Design District for its vast collection of haute horlogeries.

Where To Do Some Serious Watch Shopping In Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills is the city of dreams and despite its modest size, one of the most famous places in the world. It is also the place where you can find the most fabulous watches, in the most stunning boutiques!

Four Luxury Watches That Actually Can Take A Beating

We take a look at four tough and durable luxury watches that have so much more than good looks going for them.

Top 4 Favorite Case Backs

They might not always be the most obvious choices, but we fell in love with these four case backs for various, very good, reasons.

Top 10 Watches From The SIHH

Is there a slowdown in the watch industry? You wouldn't think so when you saw the new watches that the brands introduced during the SIHH. From complicated skeleton watches to understated dress watches, it was all there and everything in between. We picked out 10 favorites.

Three Of 2017’s Best Retro-Inspired Divers

This has been a big year for retro-inspired divers. We thought we'd fill you in and share a handful of our favorites (so far).

Battle of the Best: Watches of the America’s Cup

In yachting, it is the most coveted price and the dream of many sailors: winning the America's Cup. However, only the best will ever have a chance, as is the same for the watches they are wearing.

Watch of the Week: Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo

Of the new lineup of Submersible's that Panerai recently introduced, one stood apart: the Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo. Not only because it remains unapologetically large with a diameter of 47mm, but also because of the material it is made of: Bronze.

Watches Born On The Battlefield

Last week was dedicated in many countries to remember WWII. Causing immense destruction, unimaginable loss of life and great suffering, a line from "War" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood" comes to mind: "War, what is it good for?".

Complication Spotlight: The Regatta Timer

We take a closer look at one of the more complex and underappreciated complications in fine watchmaking—the regatta timer.

Sizing Down: Are Smaller Case Sizes Making A Comeback?

Is the large case trend making its exit? Like it or not, brands are going back to their roots with smaller, tasteful releases at mid-20th century sizes.

Panerai Luminor Submersible: The New Draft

In the world of Panerai, all watches are bold, but some are bolder than others. The Luminor Submersible has always been part of that last category and achieved this not always by sheer size, but more so by its imposing design. Panerai recently introduced six new models in this collection. Time for us to take a closer look at the recruits of the new draft!

4 Brands that embraced Carbon Fiber Cases

Watch cases crafted from carbon are here to stay, and for a good reason. Although not the easiest to craft, they are light and pleasant to wear. Here are four brands that really took this technology to the next level!

Haute Complication: Meet The Most Complicated Panerai Ever

Because the Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon Tourbillon was announced three months after the SIHH of 2016, it was not officially part of the brand's novelties of this year either. Fortunately, that didn't stop Panerai for taking it to Geneva.