Zenith Defy Revival A3648: A Dive into Nostalgia with Modern Engineering
The Zenith Defy Revival A3648 isn't just another re-issue capitalising on vintage appeal, it's a deliberate and thoughtful revisiting of a significant chapter in the history of Zenith. Originally launched in 1969, the A3648 offered a robust and avant-garde alternative within Zenith's catalogue, and now, it resurfaces, inviting us to reconsider its place in the lineage of dive watches. It’s a study in how a brand can tastefully revive a classic without resorting to mere imitation.
Review: LEDERER Triple Certified Observatory Chronometer
LEDERER Triple Certified Observatory Chronometer has been awarded the prestigious GPHG Chronometry Prize 2024 – which makes it one of the most important watches of last year. I challenge you to find a more suitable watch to perfectly measure the passage of time. Besides its accuracy, certified by three different laboratories, this watch looks amazing – perhaps a bit too large to be considered a dress watch, but with its remarkable design and achievements who is counting millimetres? Let’s take a closer look at one of the most important watches of this year (please note that this is the prototype).
Beauty and Traditionalism in Green – the L.U.C XPS Forest Green Watch
The L.U.C XPS Forest Green, an outstanding timepiece from the prestigious house of Chopard, exemplifies the seamless fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics. This exquisite watch captures attention not only with its visual appeal, but also through its remarkable technical features.
A Dive into Excellence with MING 37.09 Bluefin
Founded in 2017 by Ming Thein, a designer and entrepreneur with a passion for horology, MING has quickly carved out a niche in the world of independent watchmaking. Defined by its innovative approach to materials, mechanics, and aesthetics, the brand has built a reputation for blending refined design principles with cutting-edge technologies. MING’s accolades, such as the 2019 Horological Revelation Prize and the 2024 Sports Watch Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), testify to its status as a trailblazer in the industry. The MING 37.09 Bluefin, the brand’s latest offering, perfectly embodies MING’s ethos. It reimagines the dive watch genre, building on the success of previous models such as the 18.01 H41. With bold innovations and a firm commitment to craftsmanship, the Bluefin is both a technical marvel and a visual delight.
Flying High
From the very beginning it has been associated with aviation, but over time, similarly to many pilot watches, it has ‘landed’ on the wrists of passengers. The Breitling Chronomat is a watch with character.
M.A.D.Editions unveiled the M.A.D.1S
The new M.A.D.1S plays host to an automatic La Joux-Perret G101 movement, beating at a frequency of 28,800 bph/4 Hz with a power reserve of 68 hours.
Who’s afraid of quartz?
Cheap, inelegant, worthless, rubbish – the list could go on, Quartz watches have had a bad reputation for many years. I guess it's time for us to abandon these stereotypes and stop forcing them on each other.
Franck Muller: The Vanguard™ Slim Skeleton
The Vanguard™ Slim Skeleton asserts its personality and remarkably balanced proportions through its graceful slimmer case (9,1 millimetres).
IWC Schaffhausen unveils the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Markus Bühler
The timepiece is the long-awaited successor to the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler from 2008. This time, the characteristic aircraft turbine is integrated into a flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock, which proved a challenge for design and manufacturing.
Shades of green
I’ve long been a fan of colored dials, from the vibrant semi-precious stones of the sixties to the many hues employed today in the watchmaking industry. While most of the time I am quite monochrome, I am also very much in favor of occasional splashes of color, which I find are perfect for the current gloomy mindset.