This latest range of retro chronographs from Yema really hit the spot. Partnering up with the Renault Alpine endurance team for three big 24 hour races this season, Yema has captured the mood of the 60s perfectly. Those segmented TV screen sub-dials are pure Valjoux 7733 era wristwatch. The tachymetre markers around the edge, the perforated straps and piston crown pushers – all present and … Continue reading Yema Rallygraf Alpine Endurance: Race Ready
This is a beautiful looking vintage style chronograph, we love its lines. But the catch is the price tag of £1860, which is right up there with some very nice Swiss, British, German and Japanese watches. The Continental has a tachymetre, pulsometer plus telemeter, so it has lots of boxes ticked in terms of functions. Inside there’s a Sellita SW510 Swiss movement too, which is … Continue reading Delma Continental Has Old School Cool, But at A Price
Your NWC Editor tried racing motorcycles a few times about 25 years ago. It was comical, kinda humiliating to find out how slow I was, but after some tuition and two more race meetings, ultimately inspiring as I notched up a 14th place at Cadwell – on a Triumph T595. At that point, riding home from Lincolnshire – yeah I was sure I wouldn’t crash … Continue reading Omologato Tifosi: Racing is All About Team Colours
Spoiler alert, it retails at over 30 grand sterling. Yeah, fine clockmaking is like bespoke watchmaking, it’s handmade, intricate and so a bit expensive. But if you have won the lottery then this is just the thing for a man cave containing a Panigale, AC Cobra and an Ariel Atom for trackdays. The L’Epee company, named after the fencing blade, have created a vintage style … Continue reading Stuck For Last Minute Gifts? This Racy Clock by Bucherer is Stunning
One of the most intersting Indie watch brands around, Baltic has a new model coming soon. The Tricompax is your classic 70s style chrono, with three sub-dials and reverse panda option too. At just under 40mm across, it’s a balanced piece, with a steel bracelet coming as standard, plus sapphire crystal and a Sellita SW510 movement inside the case. That delivers over 60 hours of … Continue reading Baltic Tricompax is On The Launchpad
Soldat are an Indie watch brand based in Singapore with a keen eye on motorsport chronographs. Using a Seiko NE88 movement, they have designed a retro style case, complete with 1970s style pushers and the classic two sub-dial layout. Add a perforated rally strap and you have something very cool, wearable and fun. If you own a Suzuki Gixer then the embossed S on the … Continue reading Soldat Promessa is Full Throttle Fun
Every biker knows and loves the Yamaha R1, arguably the best sportbike of the late 1990s beating the Fireblade in some respects. But how about the Vaer USA Racing R1, is that a game-changer too? Nope, it’s just a great value meca-quartz wristwatch, with sharp styling details, a Seiko movement and a range of sub-dial options. All mounted on a NATO strap and priced at … Continue reading Vaer R1 Chronograph Is a Great Value Mecaquartz
Motorsport fans will want to check out this latest Kickstarter project from Ferro & Co watches. The car racing inspired Race Master series has bold dial designs, plenty of distinctive lume, plus a see-thru caseback on the automatic versions, with decorated rotor. The super early bird deals have been snapped up, but at $560 this is still relatively affordable for a sports chronograph with this … Continue reading Ferro Race Master in Auto, Or Meca-Quartz
