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PURNIMA WITH SHERPA NIMA, RESTING WHILE ACCLIMATISING AT BASE CAMP

June 15, 2025

Purnima Shrestha: From Photojournalist to Himalayan Trailblazer

Born in Arughat, Gorkha, Nepal, Purnima Shrestha began life far from the glacial peaks she’d eventually ascend. Raised in a farming community, her story transformed dramatically after covering the Everest Marathon in 2017 as a...

Product Guides

June 12, 2025

Everything You Need To Know About Rubber Watch Straps

Of all the materials available for watch straps today, rubber — whether natural or synthetic — has come a long way. Once considered sticky, stiff, and uninspired, rubber watch straps have now claimed their place...

Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s PADI Special Edition

New Releases

June 11, 2025

New PADI Collaborations Join the Seiko Prospex Line-Up

Hot on the heels of the elegant new Presage Classic Series, Seiko now turns its focus back to the depths of the ocean with two new Prospex models launching today. Both are part of the...

Seiko Presage Classic Series in Urushi Black

New Releases

June 11, 2025

Seiko Unveils the Presage Classic Series in Urushi Black

Hot on the heels of the Presage Classic Series Unglazed Arita Porcelain Limited Edition, Seiko is once again shining a light on traditional Japanese craftsmanship—this time through the deep, mirror-like black of Urushi lacquer. Launching...

Titanium Bead-Blasted 42mm Standard Issue Field Watch. Credit - Weiss Watch Company

Brand Focus

June 10, 2025

The Future of American Watchmaking: 7 Microbrands to Know

You know the saying: everything’s bigger in America—cars, sandwiches, opinions… and increasingly, the ambitions of independent watchmakers. While Switzerland continues to be the spiritual home of horology and British watch brands are increasingly making a...

Second Hour Watches Gin Clear MK2 Ripple

Brand Focus

June 7, 2025

Second Hour Watches: Where Design & Craftsmanship Meet Timeless Elegance

Based in vibrant Melbourne, Second Hour Watches is the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Peter & Akira, who launched the brand in early 2019. United by a passion for mechanical timekeeping and design excellence, they set...

Seiko Presage Classic Series Unglazed Arita Porcelain Limited Edition

New Releases

June 5, 2025

New Seiko Presage Classic Honours Arita Porcelain

Seiko’s Presage collection has long been a canvas for showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship, and the brand’s latest release might be one of its most striking to date. Introducing the Seiko Presage Classic Series Unglazed Arita...

Product Guides

June 5, 2025

An A–Z Guide to WatchGecko Rubber Watch Straps

Your quick-reference guide to our best-selling rubber watch strap collection. Whether you're chasing the perfect dive strap, something slim for summer wear, or a rubber option refined enough for your favourite daily watch—WatchGecko’s range of rubber...

New Releases

June 4, 2025

Heron Introduces the Mirabel GMT: A Refined Take on the Travel Watch

Independent Canadian watchmaker Heron has unveiled its latest release, the Heron Mirabel GMT, a refined reinterpretation of the dual-time complication designed for those who value elegance as much as functionality. Known for blending vintage aesthetics...

©Photo courtesy of Sebastien Maflin for Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo

Industry News

June 3, 2025

May 2025 Watch Auction Update - Geneva highlights

Unbelievable as it might sound it was actually clocks that chimed in to take some of the top spots for the May 2025 Geneva watch auctions! Obviously some superb watches were sold as well but...

New Releases

June 3, 2025

Introducing the Monceau Model 01: Hands-On Review

Who needs another microbrand, eh? I ask myself that question almost every day. To be honest, it’s partly why I haven’t started my own, but every time a new name comes on the scene and...