By Gordon Henderson A constant question in the watch community, especially with so many younger collectors entering the arena, is what are the options for affordable pieces from respected watch makers? As many people do not have several thousand dollars to spend on a watch, the under $1,000 category is a price point that is…
By Gordon Henderson The ocean. Given the science and the effects of global climate change, more than ever is required of us to help the environment. And it is refreshing to see a watch brand do its part to help implement that change, as well. Swiss watch brand Oris is on a mission to bring…
By Gordon Henderson I’m Batman! Who hasn’t uttered the hero’s famous gravelly voiced introduction? Well, now independent design studio and manufacture Kross Studio brings us a little closer to making that greeting a reality with the introduction of the 1989 Batmobile X Kross desk clock that pays homage to what is most likely the most…
By Gordon Henderson The Longines Spirit collection looks to tap into the shared history of the manufacture and the many adventurers that have used the brand’s timepieces to navigate land, sea and air. Celebrity pioneers include Charles Lindberg, Amelia Earhart, Paul-Emile Victor, Elinor Smith and Howard Hughes, to name a few. The pilots watches and chronographs…
By Gordon Henderson Aviation is a core strand of the DNA of horology. Many pieces from a host of houses have drawn historical design elements and functional complications from aeronautical roots. The question now is how does the future look and how will flight change to meet the sustainability needs of tomorrow? From a horological…
By Gordon Henderson The connection between watch manufacturers and the watch community has grown tremendously over the years, with so many avid watch lovers highly tuned to the back stories of many brands. Accutron, which previously was under the Bulova name and recently became its own separate brand, is one of those beloved companies because…
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