The Carbon 2 is a sequel to a watch the brand first released in 2014. Earlier this week, we reviewed the new Carbon 2 dual-crown diver from Tempest Watches.Forged carbon, as some of you may know, is a relatively new synthetic composite finding increased use in the automotive industry, where…
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Is Cartier’s recently released dive watch, the Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver, more than just a pretty face? Just about now, some of you are thinking “A Cartier dive watch? Great, I’ll wear it with my neoprene tux.” If something like that crossed your mind, read on, and be educated. We…
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 S3 is really a modified version of TAG’s black Formula 1 chronograph watch, but the story that comes with getting one makes this piece truly a talking point to say the least.And it is reported that TAG Heuer will be offering something unique along with its…
Kickstarter is a popular platform for seeking funding of new products. Occasionally we find interesting watch propositions that we cover . The Jubileon project immediately got our attention, as the watch has an interesting (and appealing) design and a mechanical movement. It is the brainchild of two mechanical engineers who are…
The history of Panerai begins in Florence, where Giovanni Panerai opened the city’s first watchmaker’s shop in 1860. The company’s history is forever linked to the Italian Navy, when Panerai became a supplier of precision navigation and time instruments to the Italian Navy for many years. In May 2016 Panerai…
IWC Ingenieur Automatic Vintage Collection In March 2008 IWC introduced a collection named the Vintage Collection; a collection comprising models from every IWC family of watches, meaning there was an Aquatimer, a Pilot’s Watch, a Portofino, a Portuguese, a Da Vinci and an Ingenieur. Six legends to celebrate 140 years…
In the world of horology, there are many uncertainties. These span from concerns about the security of the industry in an uncertain economic climate, to wondering about the next technology a brand might bring into its watches, to a question that many enthusiasts consider: will my watch be able to…
The publisher Mondani has done a good job on documenting Rolex watches, but the recently released book on Speedmaster watches (by WatchPrint), Moonwatch Only sets new standards. In the WatchTime Shop, you will find a selection of available titles that might be of use as well. Books such as these…
It is reported that the Aquaracer 300M is now available in two new versions featuring a black carbide-coated titanium case,which is one of the best selling watches produced by TAG Heuer. With its large 43 mm size, the new Aquaracer 300 M Calibre 5 Black Titanium sports a masculine look completed…
Along those same lines but for aviator watches, Sinn has just announced the introduction of DIN 8330 – a new German industry standard spearheaded by the watchmaker, and anchored by a trio of new pilot watches, purpose-built and officially certified to be functionally safe and reliable in the cockpit. What defines…