OK, it’s not as exciting as Batman Returns, we will give you that. But the classic 36mm wide GMT dress watch does look good on your wrist at any formal occasion, or in the workplace. Although we probably wouldn’t wear the Sealander 36mm for a fishing trawler job… It’s too nice, just look at it. Either in the cobalt blue or deep red dial option, … Continue reading New Christopher Ward Sealander GMT 36mm; The Dress Watch Returns
Milus has added a see-thru caseback option to its understated Snow Star range. The automatic Snow Star Supreme is a 39mm dress watch, with a steel case and sapphire crystal. Inside the ETA 2892 movement offer proven reliability, with easy servicing too by independent watchmakers and repair shops. It’s a movement which has its roots way back in the 70s, although there are modern touches … Continue reading Milus Snow Star Supreme Gets See-Thru Caseback
Indie brand Baltic make some interesting watches and the third iteration of their HMS dress watch is a case in point. Powered by a Miyota auto movement, the dial mixes elements of old school pocket watches, plus the crosshair simplicity of a Zodiac. Love the deep blue dial option too. All wrapped up in a 1940s style 36.5mm wide case, which reminds us at NWC … Continue reading Baltic HMS Bicompax 36mm: Classic Style Reimagined
Yema has revived its Urban Traveller range, which bears an uncanny resemblance to the popular AP Royal Oak and TissoT PRX models. Nothing wrong with being inspired by great design of course and many brands are now offering tapered bracelet link, 40-42mm dress watches with waffle, lined, linen or other kinds of dial finish. This time the Traveller gets the in-house Yema 2000 calibre auto … Continue reading Yema Revives The Urban Traveller
Ball has a new black dial variant of its Engineer II Moonphase model, which is available on pre-order for £1875. It’s a limited edition of 1000 pieces and you can get free engraving on the case too, plus each model is numbered. With the usual gas tube lume, plus 40mm case and day/month feature, this makes an inetresting dress watch choice. It has 100m of … Continue reading Ball Engineer II Moonphase, Now With Black Dial
It’s been a while since we checked in on Accurist and there are some nice looking Mens models in their line up. First up are two new colourways for the Origin chronograph. This 41mm watch has a steel bracelet and now comes in all-black, or silver bracelet and blue dial combo. Miyota quartz movement inside, 100m depth, sapphire crystal and QR bracelet fastener, so you … Continue reading Latest Mens Watches From Accurist
Atelier Wen is a luxury end Indie watch brand based in Singapore. The latest dress model is the Perception, with its beautifully hypnotic, engine turned dial, which gives a sort of spiral or tunnel effect when viewed in different lighting. There are three dial colours too, with the blue and rose gold/bronze really standing out for us. The 40mm watch has a steel case, made … Continue reading Atelier Wen Perception is Now Shipping
It’s Chinese New Year soon and most Swiss watch brands still have a strong focus on China, which is a country where communist theories of equality only apply in certain bizarre cases. Fact is, since dominating the global economy about 15 years ago, the wealthy Chinese love to own stuff; cars, houses, clothes, power companies, University departments, CCTV systems, large chunks of land in Africa … Continue reading JLC Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon, With Extra Gold Bling
