Let me get this out of the way: I’m really happy the TAG Heuer Formula 1 is back. I didn’t live through the 80s hype, but I’ve always had a soft spot for that cheerful, racing-inspired watch that didn’t take itself too seriously. And while the vintage versions always looked a bit too plasticky for …
Read more “Love the Watch, Not the Bill: The Tag Heuer F1 That Forgot It’s for Fun.”
Microbrands are about the only thing in this world that still gives me goosebumps. Bonus points if the microbrand is Japanese. So you can deduce the emotions I got after getting my hands on one of KUOE KYOTO’s best looking watches. There’s a lot to be said here. A lot of emotions as I said, a …
Read more “KUOE KYOTO’s First Diver: Hands On Fine Japanese Watchmaking.”
Let me say it again. Patek Philippe did not disappoint. The face of high watchmaking had a –how can I say it nicely– a “setback” this past October 2024, with its leaked Cubitus collection. The 3 watches that quite literally SHOOK the watch world as well as our flawless perception of the brand and its …
If there’s one thing Grand Seiko has taught me, it’s that time doesn’t have to scream to be felt. I’ve always admired the quiet elegance of Japanese watchmaking — the kind of beauty that doesn’t rush to impress, but waits patiently for those who are ready to see. My fascination with Grand Seiko started slowly, …
Read more “The Art of Ultra Fine Accuracy at Watches and Wonders: A Love Letter to Grand Seiko.”
The Swiss watch industry is now ticking to a more anxious rhythm. President Donald Trump’s 3rd of April’s decision to slap a hefty 31% tariff on Swiss imports has sent shockwaves through the horology world. This move not only threatens to inflate the price tags of coveted timepieces but also casts a shadow over the …
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In the following piece, let’s take a moment to discover one of the most existentially fabulous releases at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2025: the Hermès Cut collection, reimagined with the Le Temps Suspendu complication — now in a larger diameter (39mm instead of 36mm), rendered in rose gold, and enhanced with bold new dial tone. …
Read more “The Hermès Cut Collection Joins The “Le Temps Suspendu” Squad.”
Presented as a quiet revolution, the new Rolex Land-Dweller doesn’t lack technical firepower. Its caliber 7135, beating at 5 Hz, shows a clear ambition for precision. The Dynapulse escapement, made of silicon, embodies modernity without sacrificing power reserve (66 hours) or mechanical robustness. On paper, the Land-Dweller ticks all the boxes of a 21st-century Rolex: …
Read more “Rolex Land-Dweller: The Innovation Staring (a Bit Too Much) in the Rearview Mirror.”
The most beautiful watches this year are the ones on gold bracelets. Period. I wanted to start by making that strong statement, to set the tone for this article and the ones to come. Because my dear friends, this year’s W&W was actually really good, and we intend to highlight the beauty and technical genius …
Hello friends and welcome to our Watches and Wonders 2025 series. A LOT of articles will be published, and each one of them is as important as the other. Short reads with incredible value and deep analysis. So okay, let’s talk about one of the MANY new releases of this year’s edition of Watches & …
Read more “The Burgundy Tudor Black Bay 58, Subtle But Impossible To Ignore.”
Hello my dear dear readers! lnass here, your very own Horology Tinkerbell. Before starting off this article, I want to thank every single one of you for your many positive returns, heartwarming support and for expressing your love for what I write, I’m very humbled and honored by it all and I love you right …
