24Jan 2018 by Jonathan Kopp 1 Comment
The new Moduco watches

The new Moduco watches

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The name Moduco comes from the abbreviation of « Modern Urban Company ». This new brand is a collaborative vision of two good friends - One who is an American watch designer, the other a Swiss product manager. Together they have a combined experience of more than 10 years in the watch industry. With this first collection they tried to create a watch inspired by the urban environment, modern aesthetics and industrial elements. A strong yet clean timepiece with some nice details. The first one that directly caught our eyes is the 3 dimensional roman numeral XII, that is more thick than the other numerals and on which there is a vertical brushed finishing. This special detail could remind us some skyline that you can find around Central Park in…
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17Jan 2018 by Jonathan Kopp 5 Comments
The 40’s still amaze us with some treasures

The 40’s still amaze us with some treasures

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The 1940s are indisputably one of the golden decades for watch design. Benefitting from being preceded by both the hugely influential Bauhaus design school and the Art Deco eras; watches from the 1940s developed an identity of their own, becoming recognisable for their simplicity, style and class. This decade in particular is known for its outstandingly beautiful chronographs, which are highly sought after by many collectors (with increasingly deep pockets). Quite remarkable really, that so many fine watches were conceived in the 1940s; for half of that period Europe was embroiled in the resource-draining effects of World War II, where both materials and of course labour were under stress. Although the fact that neutral Switzerland avoided widespread bombing (unlike Germany and France), probably helped its watchmaking industry weather the storm…
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06Déc 2017 by Jonathan Kopp No Comments
The Boldr Expedition watch

The Boldr Expedition watch

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Here at Watchisthis ?! we have the chance to see and try a lot of watches and what came to the HQ some days ago is really really nice. This piece is the new Boldr Expedition Fuji. Boldr is a small watch brand from Singapore selling watches primarly through Kickstater. Once again they had a great success with the launch of their new models. For the record the campaign will end on the 9th of December 2017, so hurry up if you want to pre-order this pretty cool piece. The new Expedition watch is available in 6 colours variations. We tested the Fuji… A grey-on-grey watch with beige indexes and numbers, and a touch of orange on the second hands and in the top crown at two which controls the…
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14Nov 2017 by Jonathan Kopp No Comments
From New-York with Love : The Martenero Kerrison

From New-York with Love : The Martenero Kerrison

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Today I decided to write about a new successful Kickstarter project. This one is from Martenero Watches. A young company based in New-York City and founded back in 2014 by John Tarantino. I follow their work from a long time right now and for one main reason – The originality which is one of their core value. Their design philosophy revolves around creating clean and modern designs that stand apart through subtle details and unique colorways. I admit that I’ve been a fan of their Edgemere collection for a long time, so when I heard about this new campaign I was quite excited. And finaly I had the chance to try the new Kerrison during Wind’Up watch show in NYC some weeks ago. This one takes the same design code…
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06Sep 2017 by Jonathan Kopp No Comments
Kickstarter – The Jubileon Superellipse

Kickstarter – The Jubileon Superellipse

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So now this is your last chance to get this pretty cool automatic watch. Indeed, the Kickstarter campaign of Jubileon will end on the 8th September. For the moment, they have not reached their goal ... Well, no matter, they will be able to try again later and I am convinced that it will be a success. Honestly I don’t really understand why this campaign is not a big success right now... Because the watch is affordable, it has good specs and more than this, it has contemporary and classic design suitable for everyday use. I had the chance to try one and seriously the piece is really cool and it fits perfectly any wrist thanks to it size of 41 mm wide and 11.9 mm thick. The case is…
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04Sep 2017 by Jonathan Kopp No Comments
Presenting the Brellum Duobox Classic Havana

Presenting the Brellum Duobox Classic Havana

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The Duobox Classic Chronometer collection was officially revealed in December 2016 and it was a directly a great success. It's the start of a new school year here, and Sebastien Muller (owner of the brand) decided to propose us a new version of the already iconic Duobox. This time the Duobox adorns the Havana style with brown hues whose finish is done using a sunshine pattern. One may say this colour reminds them of Havana’s cigars, some other may compare it to the rich colour of a whisky or a bourbon. Brellum’s team thinks that it reminds correctly the beautiful colours of Jura’s forest in autumn. For this piece the ingredients are still the same than for the other versions: a high-performance movement, a vintage design, quality finishes, the whole…
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17Août 2017 by Andrei Kluska No Comments
Vratislavia Conceptum Formmeister Sport

Vratislavia Conceptum Formmeister Sport

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The Formmeister Sport is the newest watch of the Vratislavia Conceptum, a young microbrand from Wrocław, Poland. The independent polish watchmaker has now several years of experience with limited series collections. The new watches are the successors of the Formmeister collection released in 2016 and it can be considered a good example of brand maturity.     The Formmeister Sport is an elegant wristwatch, despite the "Sport" nomenclature. It has the elements of the former collection but with several improvements. The 40mm diameter steel case has the same slender, Bauhaus design inspired case. The highly polished case has long, inward curved 20mm wide lugs. The delicate lines are enriched by the excellently polished round bezel. The case's proportions are perfect.     The case attractiveness is increased by the compelling steel crown. Shaped as a cone's trunk,…
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10Août 2017 by Andrei Kluska No Comments
A Swiss watch created for adventurers and explorers – Laventure Marine

A Swiss watch created for adventurers and explorers – Laventure Marine

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Everyone has an adventurous spirit hidden inside. Some of us have the luck to follow this spirit and fulfil our dreams. Inspired by the books of Jules Verne, Clement Gaud, an independent designer, photographer and filmmaker based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, took his journey to a next level. He wanted to create a watch that inspires adventures and that makes them happen – Laventure Marine.     The first series of Laventure watches are inspired by the diving watches of the 60’s, paying a tribute to the marine world. Laventure Marine was designed in Neuchâtel and manufactured in La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland, in two locations separated by only 18km. The watch comes in 41mm diameter steel case decorated with a game of polished and satin finishes. The beautiful case reminds of…
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27Juil 2017 by Andrei Kluska No Comments
4x4x3 = Horage Multiply – a great watch and a successful Kickstarter campaign

4x4x3 = Horage Multiply – a great watch and a successful Kickstarter campaign

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We have the great pleasure to present you today a special watch Kickstarter campaign – the Horage Multiply. Horage SA is a brand that has several years of experience in the watch industry and it already had two successful Kickstarter campaigns: here and here. It is important to mention that Horage watches come with an independently developed movement – the modular K1. At this price level, they are the champions between similar micro brands. The number of companies working with in-house or independent movements is limited and the watches are pricey. [caption id="attachment_3266" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Horage Multiply has 48 possible variants. You can decide over movement version, dial and strap.[/caption]   What makes the campaign special is the large variety of choices available. It’s not unusual for a microbrand to present their entire collection, but…
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19Juil 2017 by Andrei Kluska No Comments
Christopher Ward C60 Trident COSC limited edition

Christopher Ward C60 Trident COSC limited edition

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Here at Watchisthis, we love Christopher Ward. Last time we wrote about them when Christopher Ward and Morgan Motor Company teamed up. They are a young brand with a good value for money. In 2005, Christopher Ward launched their first watch and by 2014 they have their own in-house movement. The brand’s newest timepieces are a special limited edition COSC certified collection – the C60 Trident Pro COSC and C60 Trident Day Date COSC. [caption id="attachment_3246" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Christopher Ward C60 Trident COSC collection comes with a black zirconia ceramic insertion bezel and red elements[/caption] The Trident COSC certified collection is an example of the brand’s dedication to offer the best possible solutions at an affordable price. Being a diver watches collection they use marine grade stainless steel for the…
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