Martin Green, Author at Watchisthis

08Oct 2015 by Martin Green No Comments

Emile Chouriet Nuit des Temps; Cherish the Day

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Emile Chouriet is not your average brand. Founded in 1998, their Swiss roots have resulted in a global presence, especially in Asia. You can also see this in their watches which breath a cosmopolitan lifestyle. In their collection is also a unique complication that is rarely seen in these days. The dial of this Emil Chouriet shows the hours in both Roman numerals, as well as Arabic numerals and its design is based on the Temple de la Fusterie clock in Geneva. When noon has passed the display for the Arabic numerals moves forward, showing the mid-day and evening hours up to midnight, when it jumps again. This charming complication has never been made by many brands, which is a true pity because it really gives the watch something unique.…

30Sep 2015 by Martin Green No Comments

Don Kylne; A New Kind of Vintage

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At a first glance the premiere watch by Don Kylne does definitely not look like a watch from a watch startup. In fact, people might even mistaken it for a Vacheron Constantin or perhaps even a Patek Philippe from the 1920's or 30's. Not that a Don Kylne is an exact copy, or even close to it, but more in the sense that it breathes the same sense of elegance and style. This is created by a clever combination of timeless style elements. First there is the cushion case. If there is one style of watch case that offers that Boardwalk Empire swagger, it is the cushion shape. It gives watches a confident kind of elegance. Most modern cushion shaped watches are fitted with thick lugs, making them kind of…

28Sep 2015 by Martin Green No Comments

Movado’s new 1881 automatic!

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The Movado Museum watch is one of the icon's of the watch industry. It's simple, yet timeless design has not lost any of its power since Nathan George Horwitt penned it down in 1947. One wish that many watch enthusiast still has been an automatic version of this design icon. A wish that Movado has granted with the new 1881 Automatic. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xq5fiCX43ic 1881 refers of course to Movado's founding year, which is a fitting tribute to a watch many have waited for. Available in steel or gold-plated steel, does the 1881 Automatic show the classical Movado Museum watch dial, yet combined with a more detailed outer ring, which is slightly elevated in relation to the center of the dial. Very subtle, did Movado also integrated the minute and hour indicators…

24Sep 2015 by Martin Green No Comments

Frederique Constant; A New Classic Delight

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Frederique Constant recently introduced their latest ladies watch; the new Classics Delight collection. Designing ladies watches is not the easiest thing to do. While men can enjoy a classic dress watch or a robust sports watch, women are haunted by something called fashion, which can out date even the most sophisticated design. Frederique Contant did rise to the challenge with their latest collection for ladies. With a diameter of 28mm the Classic Delight has found a balance between elegantly small, and practically readable. This size is also a sort of safe haven between the waves of fashion; not too big, yet also not too small. Not only the size is contemporary, also the looks. Stainless steel can be combined with a diamond set dial, and/or a diamond set bezel, while…

23Sep 2015 by Martin Green No Comments

Sneak preview of amazing photoshoot for Watchisthis?!-magazine

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Here at Watchisthis?! we are ramping up for our premiere edition of Watchisthis?!-magazine! In the desert heat of Las Vegas, Nevada, we found the beautiful and talented "Mermaid in Heels", Cielo Fronteras. We put around her wrist the brand new Trifoglio Italia, the latest design by watch designer Alessandro Baldieri and let the magic happen! Of course we can only provide you with a sneak preview here. Early november you will be able to see it all in the premiere edition of Watchisthis?!-magazine! Make sure you subscribe HERE so you will be the first to read our amazing high-end magazine about affordable watches, with Cielo, Trifoglio Italia and much, much more!

22Sep 2015 by Martin Green No Comments

TWO-O; Born in Amsterdam

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TWO-O, a design studio studio located in an old shipyard in the heart of Amsterdam, has always had a passion for wood. That passion is very visible in the first watch that they launch under their own name. TWO-O is not the first to launch a watch with a case made from wood, and they probably won't be the last either, but what they do have going for them is that they do it well. The case is not only elegantly shaped, but also beautifully finished. The wood is polished soft and smooth and the grain of the wood is stunning! Unique is that this is also one of the very few watches made from wood that also has the back of the case crafted from this material. Actually it…

17Sep 2015 by Martin Green 2 Comments

Dare to be different! Junghans Spektrum Automatic

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When shopping for a watch, many of us will go for the classics. This could actually be a Max Bill from Junghans, but when you dare to be different, and in the market for something more sporty you might want to check out the Junghans Spectrum automatic. The Spektrum automatic is honestly one of those watches that tics all the boxes. With a diameter of 42mm it is a substantial watch, exactly what most people are looking for. Legibility is high, with bold numerals, a slope ring around the dial with minute marks, and hands that really stand out. The use of enviromently friendly luminous paste also ensures great visibility at night. Luxury is in the details; so Junghans uses a date ring which features a white date on a…

15Sep 2015 by Martin Green 2 Comments

Namaste, Swatch Exotic Charm, Namaste

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Most people take off any timekeeper when performing Yoga, allowing them to float on the rhythm of their breathing and the motions of their body. But no yoga-session lasts all day long, and many of us have to return to rather hectic lives. To keep you centered all day long, Swatch has introduced the Exotic Charm-collection. [caption id="attachment_194" align="aligncenter" width="632"] Shantaram[/caption] Ultra-feminine, they are bound to direct new energy to your chakra's. The Shantaram does this with vibrant colors, and a stunningly textured strap. The Breathe is almost the opposite, where white is the base color. Here the symbols of the Chakra's are displayed, starting at the buckle and with the Anahata-symbol on the dial, which refers to love, compassion and self-esteem. [caption id="attachment_192" align="alignnone" width="632"] Blue Poetry[/caption] The Blue…

14Sep 2015 by Martin Green 4 Comments

New Vintage Design by Björn Hendal with Early Bird special

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Inspired by watches from the 1940's, Björn Hendal's watches have that timeless look, that seems to suit any occasion at all times. They refer to this themselves as "New Vintage Design", inspired by the classics, with a dash of Swedish design to make it a bit more contemporary. But it is not only its design that makes Björn Hendal special. It seems that there really is a revolution going on when it comes to affordable watches. Kickstarter brands turn out watches that can easily compete with the watches from the well-known name brands, and also Björn Hendal is up for that challenge. Not a surprise when you know that the brand behind Björn Hendal, is Blancier! As a specialist in making high quality watches in low numbers they now used…

03Sep 2015 by Martin Green No Comments

Mühle-Glashütte; Beauties in Blue

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Glashütte is home to many impressive brands, and amongst them is Mühle-Glashütte. This brand is a bit different from the usual suspects in this German town, because the brand is neither extremely classical in it's design, nor does its designs go into Bauhaus direction. They offer more a contemporary understatement, and stuff their watches with small details that make the watches very interesting. Their Teutonia II is also available with a deep, dark blue dial, and actually that makes the watch even more interesting. The Tutonia II medium is a 34mm mid-size uni-sex watch in the form of a classic time only. The date is positioned at 6 o'clock and the date-wheel has a black background. This makes it easier to read, yet it still blends in with the…

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