Torgoen T48 GMT Gets a Refresh For 2023

Torgoen has given its T48 GMT watch range a refresh for spring and there are four dial colours to choose from; orange, cream, grey and er..lighter grey. Neither grey variant does it for us, but this is a big watch at 44mm across, plus that protected winding crown adds some more oomph on the wrist. Inside it’s a quartz 515 from Ronda and the crystal … Continue reading Torgoen T48 GMT Gets a Refresh For 2023

Are Phillipp Plein a True Luxury Watch Brand?

We only ask after making a brief visit to Spain recently and seeing two shops stocking large displays of watches by Phillip Plein, which is a brand we hadn’t heard of before. Tourists from Germany, Ireland, the UK and Netherlands must like PP watches, or the shops in Fuengirola, Malaga and Torremolinos wouldn’t stock them. Some of the PP models look nice and they have … Continue reading Are Phillipp Plein a True Luxury Watch Brand?

Zenith Defy Fusalp: Cool Winter Collab?

Are you hitting the slopes at Zermatt this season? We at NWC magazine are trudging through slush to Aldi, but if you live that celeb influencer lifestyle then you’ll want an example of the latest Zenith collab, the Defy Fusalp, on your wrist. It’s skeleton dial, dashing white or black case colours, plus the in-house automatic movement all add up to limited edition luxury. Just … Continue reading Zenith Defy Fusalp: Cool Winter Collab?

New Stuff: Mr Jones UFO Themed Collab

A new watch has joined the permanent collection of Mr Jones Watches this week, following customer demand. Beam me up!, which features an alien flying a UFO above a farm scene, celebrates the unexpected and unplanned moments in life that can surprise us. Mr Jones Watches regularly collaborates with both emerging and established artists and illustrators to bring its watches to life. The relaunch of … Continue reading New Stuff: Mr Jones UFO Themed Collab

Yeah, That Seiko Rowing Blazers Collab is Going Well

It’s only been a few days since the special Rowing Blazers fashion collab Seiko 5 watches came out, but two are sold out already. Just the green and orange dials left if you fancy one and the retail is £550. OK, that is expensive for a modern Seiko 5 which can be found starting at about £220 online. So what gives with Rowing Blazers? Obvs … Continue reading Yeah, That Seiko Rowing Blazers Collab is Going Well

Like Big Watches? Maybe the MVMT Raptor Is For You

It doesn’t look that well finished in the photos, that’s the problem we have the MVMT Raptor, which shares a name with an old school Cagiva motorcycle. That Raptor was fun as your NWC recalls from his bike testing days, but this one has a Miyota movement inside, open heart window and some allen key bolts on the bezel that look a bit..well, Suzuki GS500. … Continue reading Like Big Watches? Maybe the MVMT Raptor Is For You

Reviewed: New Accurist Origin Chronograph

Say hello to a whole new range of Accurist watches in 2022 and in particular, this new mens Origin Chronograph. It’s available in a variety of colour combinations, but we chose the beige/brown and silver and Accurist sent us one over, complete in its new travel roll leather packaging, to test out for a week or two. First impressions? This is a well made fashion … Continue reading Reviewed: New Accurist Origin Chronograph

MVMT Blacktop Range Launched

OK, we know that MVMT watches are a fashion brand and there’s lots of debate on You Tube regarding their quality. NWC mag hasn’t tested one, but if we did, then the new Blacktop range might be a good choice. The dial colours include two shades of blue, green, white and black. We like the reverse panda gold and black combo, plus the two blue … Continue reading MVMT Blacktop Range Launched