First introduced in 2008, Zenith has just introduced perhaps its most impressive rendition of the Zero G yet. Protected by exclusive patents and born of years of pioneering research, the unrivaled innovation of the Zero G mechanism embodies the manufacture’s relentless pursuit of chronometric...
As part of its 145th anniversary celebrations, Seiko has kicked off 2026 by releasing a quartet of limited-edition watches that all feature golden accents. Each of the four models comes from a different corner of the Japanese manufacturer’s catalog (King Seiko, Prospex, Presage, and Astron), and...
Since independent French brand Awake first launched its lacquer-dial Sơn Mài collection in 2024, the lineup has swiftly become a sleeper hit in enthusiast circles, with dynamic, unique dial treatments inspired by everything from dinosaurs to Quentin Tarantino. While its over-the-top themed...
Each new year ushers in a fresh batch of Chinese Zodiac watches, and the Year of the Fire Horse will officially begin on February 17, 2026. When it comes to the various element/animal pairings of the Zodiac, some are simply more majestic than others. While nobody wants a timepiece inspired by a...
The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner watch collection has only gotten better since its original debut a few years ago. The Streamliner is Swiss H. Moser & Cie.’s answer to the “integrated bracelet” design category, and it has delighted high-end enthusiasts with its distinctive style and wearing...
Light and shadow: the essence of photography. For over 150 years, Leica has been perfecting its craft, creating optics that capture those fundamental elements of photography unlike anyone else. In 2022, Leica decided to branch out from cameras and optical instruments and create timepieces that...
A significant portion of modern Luminox watches are made from a proprietary carbon-based composite known as Carbonox, but the material is typically only used for their cases and bezels, with rubber straps generally serving as the de-facto configuration. However, similar to forged carbon, Carbonox...
Creative watchmaker Mr Jones Watches has never been one to shy away from emotional honesty — or visual provocation. With the brand’s latest permanent-collection release, Feline Fine, that philosophy is distilled into one of its most relatable designs yet: a darkly humorous meditation on optimism,...
On the Isle of Man, off the mainland of Britain, independent watchmaker Roger Smith makes about two dozen handmade watches per year. Roger Smith is the protege of the famed English watchmaker George Daniels, and the only person that I know Daniels to have personally trained. I say this because...
In this episode of Superlative, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams sits down with professional big-wave surfer and TAG Heuer brand ambassador Kai Lenny for an in-depth conversation about risk, preparation, and what timing really means when nature is in full control. Growing up in Hawai’i...
Best Of The Best: 2025 Roundups What’s better than an end-of-year roundup? A roundup of the year’s best roundups. As the watch world enters its slumber starting around late November, the people who write about watches prepare for hibernation as well, neatly categorizing the news from the past...
Among the various companies that offer watches with luminous tritium-tube displays, Traser is unique. This is the house brand for MB-Microtec, which is the Swiss manufacturer that actually produces the tiny tritium gas-filled tubes. Among the more interesting additions to Traser’s catalog is the...
