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Micro Brands

Big, Bold and Collector Friendly; The Torgoen T4 Packs a Punch

The F4U Corsair is one of our favourite fighter planes from WWII. Fast, well armed and agile in dogfights, it packed a mean punch in the Pacific theatre and other locations. If you’re a fan too, then this watch from Torgoen makes a nice addition to any military themed collection, with its bold Corsair fuselage logo on the dial, plus the dial plate is made … Continue reading Big, Bold and Collector Friendly; The Torgoen T4 Packs a Punch

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Micro Brands

Locman Ducati Watches: Racing Collab, But Does It Win Superpole?

You love Ducati motorcycles and so do we at NWC mag. So this new trio of Locman watches are worth a look. The logo is there, the carbon fibre-ish finish on the dials, the knurled chrono buttons…it’s all good. The case is vaguely like a handlebar mount for a Satnav, camera or gadget and we like that industrial, toolbox vibe. Deep dish dial design is … Continue reading Locman Ducati Watches: Racing Collab, But Does It Win Superpole?

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Japanese Watches

Casio’s Haribo Baby G is a Fun Xmas Gift Idea

Do you love the Haribo Police? They’re just like the real UK Police except they eat sweets and watch eco crims block the roads, rather than arrest them. Oh what larks! Well you can celebrate your Haribo love via a new Casio watch too. This fun fashion watch has a cheerful vibe, kinda child-like of course and we think it makes a perfect first wristwatch … Continue reading Casio’s Haribo Baby G is a Fun Xmas Gift Idea

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British Watches

William Wood Fearless Collection is On Fire

Yeah we couldn’t resist the fire pun and why not, when William Wood are famous for supporting ex-firefighters, who are real heroes, not prima donna celebs, politicians or footballers. The three variations on the Fearless theme share the charcoal, rough cast dial finish, plus a 40mm case  and a colour-matched fireperson’s helmet on the caseback. Red, yellow and orange are bold colours for the hands … Continue reading William Wood Fearless Collection is On Fire

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British Watches

Love Star Wars? The Storm Darth Watch is Kinda Cool

There is perhaps no more dedicated fanbase in sci-fi than those who love Star Wars. Sure, cosplay fetishists can get their kicks from Avatar or Hunger Games conventions, plus 2001 A Space Odyssey is perhaps the most intelligent sci-fi film ever made. But Star Wars is the big enchilada in terms of market impact, arguably the first movie series in history to exploit the merchandising … Continue reading Love Star Wars? The Storm Darth Watch is Kinda Cool

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Watch market news

Rolex Themed Cufflinks? The Perfect Christmas Gift Watch Fans

OK, if you’re already looking for Christmas gifty ideas we have found the perfect thing for the older Rolex fanboi in your family. Yes Grandad Jim will love one of these Rolex themed sets of cufflinks, maybe even two sets. They’re on Kickstarter and our fave from the Wilsdorf Collection is the Cufftona, which has the signature Daytona chrono dial layout on the 22mm cufflinks. … Continue reading Rolex Themed Cufflinks? The Perfect Christmas Gift Watch Fans

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Micro Brands

Torgoen Mustang T51, Genuinely Collectable

The latest watch from Torgoen celebrates the achievements of the great P51 Mustang fighter plane of WWII. Plus it’s a true collectors item as a piece of scrapped P51 Mustang wing is used for the dial plate. Here’s the word; “Pacific Fighters provided reclaimed aluminum from the right wing of a vintage P-51 Mustang, which our team of industrial designers then used to create the … Continue reading Torgoen Mustang T51, Genuinely Collectable

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