Hands on Watch Reviews
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The Montblanc Timewalker Chronograph 100
When I first saw this watch, I didn’t believe it hailed from the Timewalker collection. The watch is ultra-sporty and it features so many aesthetic nuances that I had never encountered in earlier releases from the Timewalker series. However, I want to maintain that this watch is probably going to be their biggest seller, despite what I expect to be strong competition from the Meisterstuck He...
Zenith Pilot Montre D’Aeronef Type 20 GMT 1903
The Zenith Pilot Montre D’Aeronef Type 20 GMT 1903 honors the Wright Brothers, who were the first people to take to the skies 1903. This superlative wristwatch is launched in a wonderful limited edition series of just 1,903 pieces. Zenith was among the first watch makers to make watches that fit the bill for aviation. Aviation styled watches usually have a few things in common such as a prom...
Torgoen T35 Chronograph
Since 1998, Torgoen watches has produced aviation themed watches for pilots and regular old Time Bums like myself who enjoy the function and style of a pilot’s watch. Many of their offerings are flight computers and instrument style watches, but they have added a number of chronographs as well. I have had the opportunity to examine the Swiss made T35 quartz chronograph with tachymeter bezel,...
Corum Admiral’s Cup AC-One 45 Double Tourbillon
The Admiral’s Cup from Corum has a new addition to its ever growing family – the AC-One 45 Double Tourbillon. At first, when I looked at this watch, I thought “where is Corum going with these designs?” However, after spending a few minutes looking over it, I will admit that the watch has grown on me. Corum has put together a fine looking watch that features two of haute hor...
Movado SE Pilot’s Chronograph Watch
Movado is one of those brands that don’t make the news as often as some of the others. However, when this Swiss watch manufacturer releases a brand new concept, the world pays close attention. The Movado SE or Sports Edition is now offering an aviation themed watch, equipped with all the legibility and functionality one would expect from that type of watch. Regardless of the brand’s st...
Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre a Spherotourbillon
“Firstly, this watch is about accuracy.” This was the sentiment from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s CEO Jerome Lambert as he was explaining JLC’s big release at the recently concluded SIHH – the Duometre a Spherotourbillon. It is safe to say that all watches from the Duometre line are about accuracy with their double gear train. Double barrel, and double regulator set up. This la...
Zenith Captain Winsor Annual Calendar
The Captain Windsor Annual Calendar watch is a joint effort between Zenith and the Musee Internationale D’horlogerie. The two entities have produced a unique piece that has wowed the watch world. The Captain Winsor Annual Calendar watch features a calendar system, which indicates the date, day of the week, and the month. The calendar system, amazingly, only requires one adjustment per year (...
Girard Perregaux Releases the Vintage 1945 and the 1966 in Blue
Girard Perregaux has just announced that they will be releasing two of their flagship collections – the Vintage 1945 and the 1966 in blue. This move by the brand honors a color that GP made popular on watches from as far back as the end of the 18th century. Since then, the color blue has been present on all of the brand’s most important and historic pieces. These new additions will no ...
TAG Heuer Calibre 7 Twin Time
This year for Baselworld, TAG Heuer replaces one of its staunch models – the TAG Heuer Twin Time, which was released about 10 years ago, with the TAG Heuer Calibre 7 Twin Time. This model comes out of the Carrera series, and is yet another watch from that collection to go out without a chronograph. The name Twin Time has a long heritage going all the way back to the 50’s. Those watches...
Borealis Seafarer Dive Watch Review and Video Review
If you have been looking for an affordable, quality, homage to a Rolex DSSD and/or Tudor Pelagos, well, you don’t have to look further than the Borealis Seafarer. The Borealis’s newest dive model is a combination of a Rolex inspired case and dial, but on a larger scale, with Tudor Style Snowflake hands. Borealis makes no bones about it that it is a homage, actually, they consider thems...
Orefici Vintage 42mm Watch Review and Video Review
The history of Orefici dates back to 1933 in the city of Milan, where the founder designed and handcrafted beautiful intricate pieces of jewelry. Now days, Orefici specializes in watches with a total of 7 different collections under their belt. With this quickly growing Miami based company, and all the sports celebrities rocking an Orefici on their wrist, I only thought it was fair to get an Orefi...
Alpina Heritage Pilot Watch Review With Video Review
The Alpina Heritage Pilot is a large, classic aviation style watch, which replicates Alpina’s own 1926 pilot watch. It is a limited edition of 1883 pieces, 1883 being the year the Alpina brand was created. But let’s not concentrate on the past, and let’s talk about the present and this beautiful new Alpina Pilot. Alpina Heritage Pilot Specs: ALPINA HANDWINDING MECHANI...