The Hyperion chronograpgh is one of our fave Indie brand designs at NWC mag. It channels some of the spirit of the Tudor Heritage models, captures the yachting watch vibe with its segmented sub-dials, and offers good value too. It’s currently reduced to $880 on the Crafter Blue site and yeah, it has a Seiko auto movement inside, but the fit and finish of the … Continue reading Crafter Blue Hyperion, Clubman and Arctic Blue Editions
Another variation on the TAG Monaco? Why not? Some work better than others in terms of popularity, but it’s hard to go wrong with a dial that features some French blue, as seen on many a French racing car over the last 100 years or so. Nice shade, very close to a 1980s Yamaha RD125LC too. The latest TAG watch is pretty much the same … Continue reading Limited Edition TAG Monaco Channels French Blue Racing Chic
OK, we know the French kind of invented motorsport back in the 1890s, closely followed by the British and Italians. Belgians too. But let’s celebrate US automotive industry, racing and a love of speed. To celebrate the 4th of July NWC mag wanted to choose a watch that goes right back to the glory days of muscle cars, Indy 500, good ol’ Southern boys racing … Continue reading Happy 4th July, Let’s Celebrate Motorsport Watches
LIV watches has their grey dial GX1 quartz back in stock. The popular model was a sell out last year but now you have a chance to snap up this grey number again. Flash of red on the chrono pusher, plus some orange hands and dial details all provide a bit of contrast. Some nice lume in the dark too. It’s a big watch at … Continue reading LIV GX-1 Cool Grey Chronograph is Back
Nivada Grenchen have a new addition to their Antarctic range, which feature a salmon coloured dial. It’s a decent looker, with a 38mm wide case, Soprod Swiss movement inside and a sapphire crystal. The Spider Salmon has a distinctive dial, with lines fanning out from the cannon pinion, like a spider web. Also has a decent sized date window with a cyclops glass on top. … Continue reading Nivada Grenchen Spider Salmon: Sharp Looks, OK Spec
There was a trend for green watch dials last year, but lately NWC mag has been seeing grey make a bit of a comeback. Yes the 80s colour that sold a million loafer shoes, chain knit jumpers and Farah slacks across Essex is back. You can see grey doors on new houses, inside the kitchen/diner areas are kitted out with grey appliances. But regardless of … Continue reading Yep, Grey is The New Green When it Comes to Dials
Zodiac’s Super Sea Wolf is a mainstay model for the brand but there’s no denying that the skeleton dial, rainbow bezel Sea Wolf Skeleton is something different and modern. Inside the 40mm steel case there’s an STP movement, tweaked a bit by Zodiac, which is pretty standard practice for many bought in Sellita, ETA, STP and other movements these days. STP is actually owned by … Continue reading Zodiac Has Fresh Stocks of Super Sea Wolf Skeleton
The F4U Corsair is one of our favourite fighter planes from WWII. Fast, well armed and agile in dogfights, it packed a mean punch in the Pacific theatre and other locations. If you’re a fan too, then this watch from Torgoen makes a nice addition to any military themed collection, with its bold Corsair fuselage logo on the dial, plus the dial plate is made … Continue reading Big, Bold and Collector Friendly; The Torgoen T4 Packs a Punch
