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Luminox A.1513
Luminox A.1513 Luminox is derived from latin, with ‘Lumi’ meaning light, and ‘Nox’ meaning night. Luminox watches have built for themselves a reputation among professionals from the Navy SEALs all the way to pilots, and many of the armed forces in the world. Luminox got its big break when Nick North came to a trading show to procure a series of watches so that The SEALs cou...
Longines Hydroconquest L3.696.4.59.2
Longines Hydroconquest L3.696.4.59.2 Since 1832, Longines has been producing timepieces that have captured the essence of elegance. The brand, based out of St. Imier, has been heavily involved in gymnastics, automobile racing, and the winter Olympics. In 2010, the brand launched the Hydroconquest Collection, which became a bona fide overnight success. The Hydroconquest is primarily a diving watch ...
Chanel J12 GMT
Chanel J12 GMT One of the greatest launches in watchmaking over the last decade was the J12 from Chanel. These watches took the world by storm and ushered in a new age of Ceramic. The Chanel J12 GMT is the first GMT model in the J12 collection. A GMT or Greenwich Mean Time is any watch which offers a secondary time zone.
Bulgari Serpenti Ref# SP35C6GDG.2T
Bulgari Serpenti Ref# SP35C6GDG.2T Bulgari has been around since 1884, first as a jeweler and then diving hands first into the world of horology. Their watches have sought to combine creativity with contemporary influences from all parts of the world. The brand is quintessentially Italian and as such it is always on the cutting edge of world trends. All of Bulgari’s watches are Swiss made, t...
Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU
Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU The Swiss made, American owned brand of Ball has been around for a long time making some of the most solid watches on the market. As the company’s logo states: ‘since 1891, accuracy under adverse conditions’; it is immediately clear that Ball watches are made to withstand whatever life throws at it.
A. Lange & Sohne. Lange 1 Time Zones
A. Lange & Sohne. Lange 1 Time Zones Lange & Sohne stands as one of the most prolific watchmakers of our time with their smooth lines and easy-to-read dial layouts. The manufacturer is decidedly German is design, with their offset subdials and pristine aesthetics.
Bell & Ross WW2 Regulateur Heritage
Bell & Ross WW2 Regulateur Heritage Quite possibly their best watch of the year, the WW2 Regulateur Heritage pays tribute to the watches worn by the bomber navigators in the 1930’s and 1940’s. This model uses a not often seen but delightful format for displaying the time – the regulator format. This dial layout originated in the very beginnings of Swiss watch manufactur...
JeanRichard and the Diverscope LPR
JeanRichard is one of the more overlooked of the Swiss luxury brands, seldom seeing the fan fare that Omega, Rolex or even Tag Heuer enjoy. The brand is the result of a JeanRichard family presence in watchmaking which, according to the brand’s website, dates back to 1681. Today, JeanRichard has a large collection of watches spanning three model ranges which are exclusively powered by their o...
Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph
Few companies have embraced the “vintage inspired” trend with more enthusiasm (and success) than Jaeger-LeCoultre. JLC has a wonderful horological history and many classic models on which they can draw inspiration for new designs or tributes to past models. With notable examples like the lovely Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 and the gorgeous Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea, JLC ...
Seiko Announces the SARX Presage Mechanical
Seiko recently announced a new model in the SAR line of mid-range dress watches. The new SARX range is powered by the Seiko 6R15 automatic movement and comes with a domed sapphire crystal up front and a display case back. The 6R15 is Seiko’s answer to the ETA 2824 and offers the hacking and hand winding ability not seen in their 7Sxx models. Measuring 40 mm across and 13 mm thick, the SARX s...
An Introduction to Schofield Watches
Last year we saw the introduction of the Schofield Watch Company and their launch models, the Signalman GMT PR and Signalman DLC GMT PR. These limited edition models pack a formidable case size, lovely British styling, and a host of additional complications. What had essentially started as a passion project for Schofield owner and founder Giles Ellis, has now evolved into a legitimate and very app...
Victorinox Infantry Vintage Mechanical Chronograph Review
While Watch Report has covered a series of Victorinox watches we have yet to review any of their mechanical chronographs and this is an omission we were excited to remedy when Victorinox announced new additions to the Infantry Vintage line. Fortunately, Victorinox was willing to loan us one of their newest models, the Infantry Vintage Mechanical Chronograph. With the exception of a date function, ...