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
Ocean Crwler is a brand we just discovered at NWC mag and we have to say their line up of watches is impressive, there’s even an 18K gold bezel dive watch for $5000 in there. But regular dive watch fans know that what matters is the movement, the lume, the depth testing and the build quality of the watch. In this respect Ocean Crawler are … Continue reading Ocean Crawler Core Diver V4: Swiss Power, 300m Ability
Indie brand La Touraine has launched a new Voyager GMT model. Here’s the word; “Powered by the renowned Seiko NH-34 self-winding automatic movement that is viewable behind the sapphire glass caseback, Voyager GMT is designed to ensure ultimate accuracy and durability as you trot the globe. With case colour options you can get your GMT in black or silver to make Voyager stand out no … Continue reading La Touraine Voyager GMT
Anonimo has just announced its latest model, the NAUTILO Nendaz Freeride. The event is a biggie on the winter sports calendar, with downhill ski and board events taking place in the French Alps right now, weather permitting of course. The watch has a kind of tyre tread pattern on the strap, a Swiss Sellita SW series auto movement inside the 42mm case and sapphire crystal, … Continue reading Anonimo Adventure Watch: Freeride Spirit, Swiss Quality
There’s a limited edition Chase Rice Weiss field watch on sale right now, with just 50 pieces being produced. We haven’t heard of Chase, but if you are into country music then most likely you will have. Striking shade of Carolina blue, or is it French blue Renault racing car? Anyway, it’s a clear dial, old school sub-dial and a decent width at 42mm too. … Continue reading Weiss Field Watch, Chase Rice Limited Edition
Frederique Constant has released two new editions of its 41mm Highlife Worldtimer model. The first is a gold case special, with just 35 pieces being made. No price is given on the website but safe to say it’s going to be expensive. Considering gold cases usually contain about 6-10 grams of gold we always say buy the watch, not the metal content. Beustiful blue dial … Continue reading Fred Constant Adds Two New Highlife Worldtimers
A pure one off by George Daniels or Roger Smith would really be something to own for sure, but for mere mortals with less than a million to spend a limited edition of 20 pieces by Weiss is worth a look. The titanium field watch features a blue dial, 38mm wide case and is hand made in the USA. Inside the lightweight case there’s a … Continue reading How Rare Do You Like Your Watches?
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
