IWC IW387802 Pilot Chronograph 1:1 Mirror Replica with Steel Bracelet

IWC Portuguese Chronograph Classic Watch Review

One of the most modern IWC Portuguese watches actually has the term "Classic" in its name which is a very Swiss way of introducing a new timepiece. 2013 saw the introduction of this Portuguese Chronograph Classic, that added a new "in-house" flavor to the iconic Portuguese collection. It was a quiet launch after SIHH as? 2013 was mostly about the Ingenieur family of watches. Nevertheless IWC is dedicated to expanding not only this successful and historical product family, but also continuing to offer as many pieces with in-house movements as possible. Let's take a close look at it.We

Ochs und Junior Watches Interview With Beat Weinmann

On Jan 27th, I had the pleasure of talking to Beat Weinmann of ochs und junior, as a follow-up to my review of the selene tinta. Allow me to thank Mr. Weinmann for his time.PH: One of the things that came up in the comments on my review is the cost of ochs und jr compared to other Swiss brands. Briefly put, why so much for an unpolished titanium case and basic ebauche?BW: There are several reasons for the costs, mainly due to nonstandard cases and limited production runs. Most case makers have minimum order quantities of 500 or more, which is more than the entire annual production fo

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 144: Warp BS

Are you curious about the Hyetis Crossbow smartwatch that ideally should make its Swiss way on wrists by the end of the year? So are we, and we delve right into it. We also discuss Mondaine's new automatic and Ulysse Nardin's new Freak watch models.The guys discuss whether or not they are qualified to purchase women's watches as gifts, and Ariel talks about his upcoming trip to the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 144 here. Download the mp3. See more articles about: FreakHong Kong Watch & Clock FairHong Kong Watch & Clock

Watch What-If: Bell & Ross BR01 Heritage

"Watch What-If" is a special column on that asks the playful question "what if an iconic watch you know and love was offered in a different style?" The idea embraces a good timepiece's core design and has fun by offering new colors and material concepts to stimulate your senses. These ideas may be provocative, artistic, or just plain silly. This is about fun, Photoshop, and the celebration of wrist watch design and experimentation. The original design we work off will always be at the bottom of the article. The designs are brought to life by Beau Hudspeth who does the a