Formex has a new model in its Essence range, with a unique motther-of-pearl dial. Inside the steel case there’s a chronometer spec Sellita SW200 movement, plus you get steel bracelet, sapphire crystal and lots of nice lume too. Here’s the word on the dial; Made from a single piece of the inner layer of a Pinctada maxima shell, the sky blue color of this new … Continue reading Formex Essence Thirty-Nine, With M-O-P Dial
Nivada Grenchen has fresh stocks of its Super Antarctic retro automatic online. The 38mm wide three hand watch has a Swiss Soprod movement inside which is based on the ETA 2824 stalwart. Sapphire crystal, plus a range of dial colours and plenty of lume on the hands and markers all add up to decent spec for the money. Thos big 3, 6 and 9 numbers … Continue reading The Super Antarctic Is Back At Nivada Grenchen
Alpina has launched two new additions to its Startimer aviation watch range. There’s an all grey variant, which has the AL 525 auto movement inside and a rose gold plated version, which costs more at £1295. Same Sellita SW200 based movement inside the 41mm case. Both feature synthetic straps, sapphire crystals and a date window, plus lume on the hands and numbers. Nice chunky crown. … Continue reading Alpina Startimer Pilot: Two New Colour Schemes
Cedric Ballon and Ace Jewelers have teamed up to create a genuinely sustainable watch, using reclaimed materials wherever possible. It’s a mechanical – and refurbished -Soprod GMT movement, steel case 39mm auto, with a plain polished bezel – nothing fancy. No unusual paint, varnishes, inks or coatings used during the making of the watch. Unlike a modern smartwatch there are no rare earth minerals being … Continue reading Sustainable Watch Collab Hits The Spot
The MHD Supercar is a quirky design, with its case having a couple of gaps in each side, with a knurled edge visible in each of them. It gives the watch a kind of car grille effect, very reminiscent of the 70s Supercars from Lambo, Ferrari, Maserti, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Aston Martin and more. Pre 1973 oil crisis, it was a golden era for V8/V12 … Continue reading MHD Supercar: Dashboard Delight
Christopher Ward has just launched its new C65 Dune model range and it’s another winner. The concept is VIP Field watch and we interpret that bit of marketing speak as being an everyday watch that has the trad elements of easily read dial, date feature, plus a modest case width so it can be worn under some serious Bear Grylls type anorak. Three models in … Continue reading Christopher Ward C65 Dune: Versatile Auto With Field Watch Vibe
New watches from Farer are always worth a look as the UK brand always makes an effort with the details. The latest three hand 36mm range have Swiss made, La Joux Perret movements, which boast a 68 hour reserve. Plus you get sapphire box crystal, see thru casebacks and the 36-ers are slimline too, at just over 10mm high. That makes a bold dress watch … Continue reading New Stuff: Farer Three Hand Automatics in 36mm Sizes
Marloe have a few new models in their 2023 and this Consiton Automatic caught our eye with its clean lines and bright blue dial. The exact shade of blue matches that of water speed record machine Bluebird, piloted by the late Donald Campbell on Lake Coniston. The jet powered boat has been lovingly restored over recent years but arguments about ownership may well limit the … Continue reading Marloe Coniston CN7 Captures The Record-Breaking Spirit
