Mido Gradient: It’s Skeleton. But Not as We Know It

Yeah as we scoured the web for skeleton/cutaway dial watches after the Hamilton Jazzmaster, we found sister brand Mido had a different take. This time, it’s almost like a veil on the movement, which let’s you see a bit of the workings, but retains dial integrity. This is an old watch, it was released in 2020, but bizarrely, it’s still listed as a Novelty on … Continue reading Mido Gradient: It’s Skeleton. But Not as We Know It

CIGA Design Should Be On Your Radar

The news from Geneva that CIGA Design took an award win for Innovative design with their rotating globe, single hand timepiece was something of a wake-up call for us here. Yep, NWC hasn’t really clocked on to CIGA as a brand and once we delved into their website and history it’s obvious we should paying more attention to the Chinese watch brand. Why? Simple reason … Continue reading CIGA Design Should Be On Your Radar

Zelos Tourbillon Mirage Skeleton: Rare Earth Tech

Zelos have a strong fanbase online and it’s easy to see why; tough, beefy watches with quality components, fantastic dive ability too. But not every watch has to be a dive model right? Dress watches, everyday chronographs, old school three hand mechanicals, they all have their place. Then there are tourbillons, arguably Breguet’s greatest leap of imagination and skill. Perhaps the greatest technical advance in … Continue reading Zelos Tourbillon Mirage Skeleton: Rare Earth Tech