2021 Was a Boom Year For Swiss Watch Industry

The Swiss watch manufacturers Federation recently issued an update on December 2021 export stats, which neatly wraps up a record year in terms of revenue. 2021 ended on a high for Swiss watch exports, confirming the strong results seen in November (+8.7%) with growth of 8.5% in December, compared with the reference year of 2019. The return to pre-crisis levels during September and positive performance … Continue reading 2021 Was a Boom Year For Swiss Watch Industry

Zodiac Is On Target With Refreshed Sea Wolf

Zodiac has updated their Sea Wolf models for the Christmas season. Yeah, it’s that wonderful time of the year when you receive gifts you don’t like, whilst those goodies you DO want are tantalisingly sold out by 2pm on Christmas Day as the Sales get underway. Anyway, the changes are subtle; new typescript saying `Super Sea Wolf’ is embossed on the dial of the Compression … Continue reading Zodiac Is On Target With Refreshed Sea Wolf

New Grand Seikos: Beauty, Simplicity & Yeah, Expensive

Is a Grand Seiko worth £54,000? We only ask the question because as great as a Grand Seiko is, we are at Patek money and the watch market is Swiss dominated. Maybe it’s a great investment, maybe not. Anyway that expensive GS model is the star in a range of new models from the famed Japansese watch house of horology, with some more affordable models … Continue reading New Grand Seikos: Beauty, Simplicity & Yeah, Expensive

Seiko Has Embraced The Cult of Watch Modding

And yeah, that’s a good thing we say at Northern Watch Co magazine, because for all the perfection and art of Grand Seiko, and the unbeatable value of a cooking Seiko 5 model, you need more to survive in the modern world where every jackass with money wants an AP Royal Oak or a Rolex Daytona. You can never be that Swiss Tony fashionista brand, … Continue reading Seiko Has Embraced The Cult of Watch Modding

Omega Aqua Terra is Refreshed & Ready for 2021

Omega has refreshed its Aqua Terra model this summer, with a great choice in 38mm and 41mm diameter cases. It’s a model that’s often overlooked by collectors, who prefer the Speedmaster, Planet Ocean or Constellation models, but it has an everyday wearability that makes it a winner for many watch buyers. Yeah, not everyone buys with an eye to make money in the future – … Continue reading Omega Aqua Terra is Refreshed & Ready for 2021

New Patek Philippe Ladies Twenty-4 Models

Patek have some new ladies watches for 2021, here’s the spec from the press office; Patek Philippe unveils three new Twenty~4 models designed to share the lives of modern active women The manufacture is continuing the renewal of its Twenty~4 collection, which has come to epitomize timeless feminine elegance. The “manchette” or cuff-style models with quartz movements now include a new version in rose gold … Continue reading New Patek Philippe Ladies Twenty-4 Models

Luxury & Collectors Watch Market Predictions 2021

So Brexit finally happened, what a lark. Will it have any efect on Swiss watch imports, prices or parts availability? Nope. The Swiss are too crafty as regards throttling supply, regardless of the deals that politicians do. But what else can the world of watches expect to see in 2021? The Democracy of Kickstarter Will Get Bigger All the tools you need to launch your … Continue reading Luxury & Collectors Watch Market Predictions 2021

2021 Ball Roadmaster GMT Has Extra Jump Hour Feature

We love the Ball watch mindset; make high spec watches that compete with the best Swiss prestige brands, but retail them for about £2300, rather than 10K. Good news for fellow Ball fans, the new 2021 Roadmaster Pilot GMT is equipped with two remarkable timekeeping functions. When travelling, simply push the quick-set buttons to jump the local 12-hour hand to its desired position without stopping … Continue reading 2021 Ball Roadmaster GMT Has Extra Jump Hour Feature