Value Proposition: 145.8.31 Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control

Value Proposition: 145.8.31 Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control

Blancpain once ran an ad campaign stating ‘Blancpain has never made a quartz watch and never will.’ That’s convenient, as the house had gone bankrupt well ahead of the quartz crisis and Biver only restarted production once mechanical watchmaking was trending back to strength. Jaeger Lecoultre, on the other hand, had some confused years. However, those confused years allowed Switzerland’s grande maison to claim continuous production, an ad campaign they were never boastful enough to run. Moreover, I find it rather telling that even in troubled times, JLC’s approach to quartz watchmaking was some of the most...

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1 of 140 SBGW275 Grand Seiko 'Genbi Valley Iwai'

1 of 140 SBGW275 Grand Seiko 'Genbi Valley Iwai'

This is a watch which, I think it’s fair to say, we’d all been hoping for for some time. Grand Seiko’s SBGW line is mainly comprised of elegant three-handers. Their restraint and simplicity is the line’s strength. However, up until last year, the only dials available were whites, blues, and black. None of the outrageous texturized finishes or outrageous seasonal narratives GS has now become synonymous with. That all changed last year.

Grand Seiko are fond of region-specific releases; they cater well to enthusiast markets world-round. America has been a huge and relatively untapped resource...

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Introducing Oris Diver 65 Calibre 400 Hodinkee Limited Edition

Introducing Oris Diver 65 Calibre 400 Hodinkee Limited Edition

The vintage diver is something that most watch enthusiasts call a ‘must-have’ in the collection. It’s a type of watch that, when executed correctly, perfectly combines charm, utility and wearability. Oris and their Diver Sixty Five collection have touched on all these things consistently since its introduction in 1965. We’ve seen the evolution of the entire line, from an introduction to new case sizes and dynamic dial colors, to the implementation of contemporary in-house movements and limited edition collaborations. The Oris Diver Sixty Five Calibre 400 Hodinkee LE...

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We love it, here’s why

We love it, here’s why

 We love it, here’s why.


The Heuer Daytona is a striking watch with all the vintage 70’s charm you would want. There’s no doubt about it. The vibrant blue dial pulls you in and the lovely patinated markers and balanced dial keep you there. Displayed below the 12 o’clock hour marker are the iconic names, Daytona, named after the famous racecourse and Heuer, a watch company which already had a rich history in making reliable chronographs used in automobiles. 


Another unique feature we see on...

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Introducing Kurono Tokyo Mystic Grey by Hajime Asaoko

Introducing Kurono Tokyo Mystic Grey by Hajime Asaoko

Introducing Kurono Tokyo Mystic Grey by Hajime Asaoko 


If you’re a seasoned watch enthusiast, or a savvy collector of things in general, you know to look in the opposite direction of where everyone else is looking. In this current climate, stainless steel sport watches are what’s in, but if you do take the time to look at the whole picture, and notice the subtle shift, Independents, and the dress watch itself, is making a comeback. With that said, the Hajime Asaoko Kurono Tokyo in Mystic Grey is...

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