Introducing the Norqain Adventure gets a new 40mm case and a number of updates

Introducing the Norqain Adventure gets a new 40mm case and a number of updates

Still a very young brand (founded in 2018), Norqain has quickly become an established brand specializing in adventure watches and everything related to mountaineering activities. With the Independence, Freedom, Wild One and Adventure collections, Norqain is aiming higher, offering robust watches that often boast serious mechanical features. One of the brand's earliest models and its […]

The ABCs of Time – Fighting Counterfeiting – How Brands Can Ensure Authenticity

The ABCs of Time – Fighting Counterfeiting – How Brands Can Ensure Authenticity

If you’ve ever travelled to Shanghai or Thailand, you might be familiar with the ease of acquiring a convincing fake Rolex for pennies on the dollar. Asian counterfeiters (particularly in Guangdong Province, China) often have access to the original machines used for cases, bracelets, and so on (not for Rolex specifically), as some Swiss brands […]

Introducing the new Tissot T-Race MotoGP Automatic Chronograph 2026 Limited Edition

Introducing the new Tissot T-Race MotoGP Automatic Chronograph 2026 Limited Edition

Since becoming the official timekeeper of the MotoGP Championship in 2001, Tissot has remained firmly associated with the sport through trackside timing systems and clocks that reflect the design language and mechanical intensity of motorcycle racing. The T-Race MotoGP collection was first launched in 2003 and since then the brand has created many motorsport-inspired references, […]

Introducing the Kudoke 3 Nocturne, along with a new dial and decor option for the Caliber 1

Introducing the Kudoke 3 Nocturne, along with a new dial and decor option for the Caliber 1

German indie watchmaker Stefan Kudoke expands the HANDwerk collection with the Kudoke 3 Nocturne. The core concept remains intact but changes its expression, similar to the Nocturne edition of the Kudoke 2. This new variant builds on the Kudoke 3, which was previously available in various finishes including Sky Blue, Salmon and the Flakes edition […]

First Look – New and vibrant dial colors for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart series

First Look – New and vibrant dial colors for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart series

Classic watchmaking meets contemporary design in Hamilton's Jazzmaster collection, offering mechanical substance without unnecessary embellishment. With the latest Jazzmaster Open Heart models, not to be confused with the skeleton versions, Hamilton expands the series with a wide range of dial colors in three sizes to satisfy as many customers as possible. The Open Heart concept […]

Introducing Mido's accessible Multifort 8 One Crown integrated sports watch gets a two-tone look

Introducing Mido's accessible Multifort 8 One Crown integrated sports watch gets a two-tone look

With the Multifort 8 One Crown, Mido transformed its angular, integrated sports model, the Multifort 8 Two Crowns, into a slimmer, more versatile watch. The collection now expands with a two-tone edition that maintains the fundamentals that define the One Crown. Rose gold accents give this latest release a slightly softer, lifestyle-oriented character; Prices remain […]

The ABCs of Time – The Top Five Countries Where Watchmaking Reigns Supreme

The ABCs of Time – The Top Five Countries Where Watchmaking Reigns Supreme

There was a time when America was one of the dominant horological countries, from the mid-19th to the early 20th century. That’s no longer the case, of course, but there’s been a small yet impressive comeback in the high-end space from RGM Watch Company, J.N. Shapiro and Keaton P. Myrick, among others. Switzerland is synonymous […]