Watches of the Year of the Goat
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, on February 19, we entered the Year of the Goat. The Chinese zodiac is a generous subject that offers endless possibilities for craftsmen of all walks. Watchmakers are no different, there are more and
OMEGA Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Solar Impulse Limited Edition
Those of you that are passionate about flying and the latest developments in aviation are probably familiar with the Solar Impulse project, whose mission is to circumnavigate the globe in an airplane powered only by energy from the sun. In 2006,
Florijn hands-on review — the Dutch strongman
We reported earlier about the launch of a new Dutch watch brand, Florijn watches. Their debut collection includes three rather massive models, powered by Seiko NH 35 automatic calibre. Thanks to Hans Heuvelman, the founder of Florijn, I’m bringing you
Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Deadbeat
The complication of independent seconds, also known as “deadbeat” seconds, was developed during the Age of Enlightenment, at the time of Pierre Jaquet-Droz. On a deadbeat seconds watch, the direct-drive seconds hand no longer advances in a linear fashion, but
OMEGA unveils the new official James Bond watch
In SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond film, 007 will be equipped with a limited edition Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M. The blue dial of the watch will feature a dynamic pattern of the Bond family coat of arms. The same