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

La Touraine Cartographer Now on Pre-Order

If you love pre-order watch deals then this is worth noting. The latest La Touraine model the Cartographer is set to launch soon and if you like the look of this chronograph then you get a handy $50 off the retail price. The quartz chrono features a date window at 6 o’clock, sapphire crystal and meca-quartz movement. Dial colours include black, damask red, green or … Continue reading La Touraine Cartographer Now on Pre-Order

A Breitling Endurance Homage for £19, How Rubbish Can It Be?

We love Ali Express here at NWC mag, loads of brands like Pagani, Paulareis, Sugess and more selling great value watches. But there are plenty of traders selling replaica watches and we are no fans of fake Swiss watches, but we get the point; some of us cannot afford 3K for the real thing. So you expect a fake Breitling to be a bit pants, … Continue reading A Breitling Endurance Homage for £19, How Rubbish Can It Be?

Torgoen T21 Ionic Offers Slide Rule Precision

We aren’t big fans of slide rule watches here at NWC, as the invention of the pocket calculator and PCs has consigned slide rules to the museum of maths. But if you are planning a solo flight across the Gobi desert in your own microlight aircraft we can see how any such wristwatch could be a lifesaver. Work out average speed, distance covered, fuel used … Continue reading Torgoen T21 Ionic Offers Slide Rule Precision

LIV Drops 50 Piece Quad Ltd Edition GX1 Model

LIV has a limited edition of its quartz GX1 model on site right now and we mean limited, as in  just 50 pieces. Price is £533 and for that you get the chunky 45m case, the industrial look knurled metalwork, big ol’ pushers and the four section dial. Which does stand out, almost BMW propellor-ish. Or is it MS Windows-esque? We can’t decide. But it … Continue reading LIV Drops 50 Piece Quad Ltd Edition GX1 Model

New Torgoen T45 Chrono: Sharp Looks, High Price

Torgoen has added another retro chronograph style watch to its range. Featuring cockpit clocks styling details the T45 is a 44mm wide quartz model, with sapphire crystal and a range of leather strap or bracelet options. Entry level is £490-ish and the steel bracelet models are £517.88, which is kinda spicy for a quartz watch, even if it does have a Ronda movement inside. Here’s … Continue reading New Torgoen T45 Chrono: Sharp Looks, High Price

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

Torgoen Sale; 40% Off is Pretty Decent

Torgoen has an Outlet type sale, as it clears stocks of existing models. We love a 40% discount on prices like any other watch fan, so here’s what we spotted. DIVE The T43 Diver is now £185, which is good going for a 200m watch with sapphire crystal and screwdown crown. Red or green colours on that one. T10 WAXWING Waxwing is an unusual name … Continue reading Torgoen Sale; 40% Off is Pretty Decent