NWC mag only asks the question because we have seen a few tonneau and square case watches lately, most of them taking inspiration from the art deco JLC Reverso, plus the Swiss brands of the 1930s and 1940s like Wittnauer, Bulova, Rotary, Cyma and many more. The latest duo from Alpina, part of the Citizen group, are a perfect example of this retro trend, which … Continue reading Alpina Carree Automatic: Maybe Less is More?
The Tonneau case is much underrated as a watch design and maybe now is a good moment for a revival? Certainly Farer love those old Wittnauer, Rotary, Bulova 1940s watches and are thinking `why let JLC corner the market in those quaint art deco style watches?’ OK, we have three new models from Brit brand Farer to consider. MILAN The Milan has a bold, lacquered … Continue reading Farer Launches Tonneau Case Collection
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
Accurist make some nice watches. I’ve changed batteries in over 1000 of them, fettled older Accurists with Miyota and Swiss mechanical movements too. Great heritage brand, generally very durable. The modern day British company (watches assembled in the Far East, maybe the Philippines ) offers some sharp designs and the new Origin range is worth a look. So, is this new mens Origin skeleton auto … Continue reading Accurist Origin Skeleton Auto: Seiko Power, Worth The Price?
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
After a chat on Twitter recently with Chris, who is trying watch repair for the first time, it got your NWC Editor thinking back to the apprentice days of watch reapir, ten years ago. Yes, back then I could barely swap a battery in a Storm watch without scratching the case with a slip of the knife. But a longtime watch fettler called Ernie walked … Continue reading What’s The Best Watch Repair Kit For a Beginner?
Heinrich watches has a limited supply of their new Taucher sports watches, available for shipping in July. The sporty orange dial is out fave and with just 32 pieces in the first batch, supply is obviously limited. Prices start at the 713 euros on the early bird deal, with the DLC coated model cost 50 euros more. Inside the 41mm wide case there is a … Continue reading Heinrich Taucher Sport: First Stocks Are Shipping
LIV watches has their grey dial GX1 quartz back in stock. The popular model was a sell out last year but now you have a chance to snap up this grey number again. Flash of red on the chrono pusher, plus some orange hands and dial details all provide a bit of contrast. Some nice lume in the dark too. It’s a big watch at … Continue reading LIV GX-1 Cool Grey Chronograph is Back
