The moon phase is a complication and accounts for the phases of the moon in relation to its orbit around the earth. For those who harbour…
Monthly Archives: April, 2017
HYT H0 – Back to basics Baselworld 2017, HYT does a retrograde and jumps from its latest H4 back to H0. The latest of its mechanical…
The El Primero from Zenith have had an illustrious career as an automatic chronograph of choice for many. It continues to be a mainstay movement used…
In terms of fond personal memories of recognisable musical motifs, the chorus of opening military snare drums of the movie Aliens is perhaps second only to trumpet…
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5168G This year, Patek Philippe celebrates the 20th anniversary of a modern icon: the dynamic Aquanaut. First released in 1997, the Aquanaut…
Swiss watch exports further declined in February 2017. Compared to the same period 2016, total export value of CHF 1.5 billion was 10% lower and while in…
The “Autavia” in the new 2017 TAG Heuer Autavia is a contraction of Automobile and Aviation. Beginning life as a dashboard rally timer in 30s, it…
Within the last five years, a few heritage watch brands have enjoyed a bout of resurrection and returned to the world of horology; Off the top…
Designed for emergency rescue crew and medical personnel dispatched to save lives. For them, it is always a race to save lives and against time. The…
There was a time in watchmaking when gentlemanly proportions (think: focused on thinness and dressiness) went into retreat and brands started to pursue the aggressive, hyper-masculine…