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
Citizen have gone back to 1973 for inspiration for their new retro case Eco-Drive models, which some very impressive power saving tech inside them. Even if just exposed once to light for 12-40 hours, Citizen claims the new E365 series will stay charged for 365 days in complete darkness. This was one of the bugbears with older Eco-Drive watches in the past, you put them … Continue reading Citizen E365: Time Machines, With a Year’s Worth of Power
Nivada Grenchen has fresh stocks of its Super Antarctic retro automatic online. The 38mm wide three hand watch has a Swiss Soprod movement inside which is based on the ETA 2824 stalwart. Sapphire crystal, plus a range of dial colours and plenty of lume on the hands and markers all add up to decent spec for the money. Thos big 3, 6 and 9 numbers … Continue reading The Super Antarctic Is Back At Nivada Grenchen
It’s a cliche to say that Germany is famous for its pure pursuit of engineering but in some cases it is proven true. Take the single minded excellence of German sports cars from BMW, Porsche or Audi over the last 50 years. From Gutenberg’s printing press to Bauhaus architecture, the Germans have always pushed the limits of tech, yet made form follow function. Then there’s … Continue reading Heinrich Taucher 2: Retro Tool Watch With a German Twist
The Autodromo brand is famous for its motorsport watches, which are usually automatics. But this latest model is a bold step, as they launch an 80s style digital called the Group C. It’s available in yellow, silver, grey or DLC coated black and retails at £465, so this is no Casio budget everyday timepiece. Does the spec justify that price tag? Inside is a Japanese … Continue reading Autodromo Went Digital and It’s A Playboy Choice
Some watches are destined to be collectors items and the Seiko 5 Limited Edition Ultraseven is one of them. It celebrates an old school Japanese TV show, bit like Space 1999 or UFO from Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s stable of children’s shows in the 60s and 70s. The Ultra seven were basically a force defending earth from alien attacks, robots, assorted dinosaur type monsters etc. … Continue reading Fun, Retro and Affordable: Seiko Ultraseven Ltd Edition
Just take a second or two to appreciate the details on this new Yema automatic FlyGraf model, especially the date window. Available in different langauges, but so compact, yet so clear. Retro, yet fresh. You know what it remids us of at NWC mag? The old day/date flipover calendars you once saw on every desk, in every office. Classic and functional. OK the classic theme … Continue reading The Coolest Date Window Feature Ever? Possibly
The Timex T80 digital retro watches capture that arcade game vibe perfectly, so some new colours should help boost interest for collectors. Like Swatch did back in the day, Timex are adding some collector appeal by offering buyers a chance to buy the set as it were. So we now have new grey, blue and purple watch cases in the T80 line-up. You have that … Continue reading Timex Add Colours to Their T80 Retro Range
