The latest limited edition chronograph from Ball is a classic worldtimer, with a bold, eye-catching range of dial colours. There are two blue dials to choose from and we reckon the ice blue is the sharper one. That said the white dial with black sub-dials is a classic combo. Black dial rounds out the range of colourways. Swiss made, swiss movement and the signature Ball … Continue reading Ball Engineer II World Timer: Explore Your Options
The latest variation of the Luminox Navy Seal watch is this Foundation chronograph model, which helps raise money for the Navy Seals Foundation (NSF) charity. It’s a big 45mm wide adventure watch, with a carbon fibre case, plus stainless steel screw-on bezel. Inside there is a Ronda Swiss quartz movement. The dial features tritium tube lume, like the Ball watches, and Luminox say that the … Continue reading New Stuff: Luminox Navy Seal Foundation Chronograph
The Timex Expedition North is one of those basic tool watches that keeps doing the job – and doesn’t cost a fortune. A Seiko Alpinist or a super trick, red glowing Casio G-Shock might have more cool features, but this latest titanium Timex has its plus points. Light weight on the wrist is the big benefit from a titanium case of course and this watch … Continue reading Timex Expedition North: Titanium Tool For The Outdoors
The Mondaine watch is a classic. Swiss railway clock design, clear dial and markers, plain straps – you know what you are getting. Well the latest model called the Giant – actually there is a 35mm ladies size too – is a 42mm wide gents watch with a Ronda quartz movement inside and a red/black strap choice, plus a Milanese bracelet for those who enjoy … Continue reading Mondaine Just Added a Backlight, And We Kinda Like It
We spotted this project on IndieGoGo – it’s also on Kick – and although we loathe the way brands deliberately add capital letters to their name, it’s a good looking titanium watch with a Swiss STP movement. A 40mm case, sapphire crystal, 44 hour reserve and DLC coating all add up nicely to create a moody, dark timepiece. But we have to confess, this watch … Continue reading Portahl Titanium Peacemaker Is Almost There
The latest from Ball Watches in Switzerland, celebrating that polar explorer chap Shackleton. Here’s the word; The 41mm Engineer III Endurance 1917 GMT features our Manufacture GMT Caliber RRM7337-C – a true GMT chronometer – wrapped in a 904L stainless steel case and shining with micro gas tube luminosity. Three complementary models are also available, each designed with unique features yet united by incomparable brightness and high-quality … Continue reading Ball Engineer 1917: GMT For Modern Explorers
You can order the latest Yema Superman dive watch, which now features a full lume dial, so everything is glowing at night, not just the hands and markers. It’s priced from 990 euros, plus UK customers have got extra import duty on top, plus VAT. The watch comes in 39mm or 41mm case widths, and features an in-house Cal movement. Steel bracelet or silicone rubber … Continue reading Yema Superman Full Lume – Pre-Order Opens Today
Luminox are celebrating Earth Day with three additions to their Survival ECO Master range, which are endorsed by celeb outdoors presenter Bear Grylls. Featuring bright blue, yellow and green dials, recycled cases, bezels and straps, these are chunky 45mm wide watches with bright superlume on the markers and hands. Expensive for a plastic watch you might say at £849, but then Casio are selling plastic … Continue reading Love Recycling? Luminox Bear Grylls Survival is The Watch You Need
