OK, we know that MVMT watches are a fashion brand and there’s lots of debate on You Tube regarding their quality. NWC mag hasn’t tested one, but if we did, then the new Blacktop range might be a good choice. The dial colours include two shades of blue, green, white and black. We like the…
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There’s Something About a Gold Watch
Even when it’s just a gold bezel, gold – especially 18K gold – adds a touch of class to any Swiss watch. So we have a lot of time for the Tissot Gentleman, Powermatic 80 Gold edition, which is a classic gents watch. We missed this one when it was launched back in June and…
What’s Inside a Fake Ali Express Moonswatch?
Your NWC mag editor wanted to find out, so it was on the workbench, case knife at the ready and iPhone camera rolling. If you buy a fake Moonswatch on AliExpress then you can’t really expect the movement to be Swiss, or even very good quality. Or can you? We decided to take a look…
Petrolhead Watches, From Budget to Luxury
There’s something magic about watches that tie in with motorsport, classic cars or motorcycles. It’s the gear cogs I reckon, the dials and needles etc. All engineering is fascinating, whether it’s a Honda NSR400 with ceramic liners and two stroke soundtrack, or a Breitling Avenger…which is better than any Chrysler Avenger for sure, even the…
Watch Picks: Timex New Arrivals
It’s always worth looking at the latest models from Timex. We love them because yeah, it’s a fashion brand, but they market their heritage with some elan. OK, the modern ones aren’t going to be truly collectable, but hey, they do the timekeeping job with more panache than many other fashion brands in the same…
Casio A100- AEF Revival: Is It Lit?
It would be cool if this watch didn’t cost £69, which seems quite a bit for something that’s essentially a 1980s digital watch, which is even cheaper to produce now than it was when first new. Thanks robots, please don’t become self aware. It has the backlight. It has the stopwatch and the alarm functions….
Hey Bargain Hunters, What’s New At Sekonda UK?
You know it’s been ages since we checked in with Sekonda which is one of the big selling budget brands across the UK. Why? Simple really, reliable, decent lookers and low prices. It isn’t a Russian brand anymore by the way, basically made in the Far East for a British based distributor called Time Products…
Ball 130th Anniversary Engineer Moon Calendar Edition
Ball watches have a 130th anniversary special on sale right now. Here’s the word from Ball; Rooted in purposeful watchmaking, the Engineer II Moon Calendar is a dress watch with distinction. From its artful moon phase display to its robust stainless steel, it is a timepiece designed to go everywhere your imagination leads. Check out…