31Mai 2016 by Martin Green 2 Comments
Hamilton Fights Aliens In Independence Day: Resurgence

Hamilton Fights Aliens In Independence Day: Resurgence

News
Time to go to the cinema! 20 years after the first Independence Day, the aliens are back! And that means out hero's also need a new set of watches, and this time they are by Hamilton! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCe_JshWOZ0 Watches in movies are always kind of a sensitive issue, since they need to fit the character. Omega was always a good match with James Bond, but I remember watching a certain movie in which some undercover cops where wearing half a million dollars worth of perpetual calendar. Even in Miami that might be a tall order. For Independence Day: Resurgence the whole cast is fitted with Hamilton watches, and they are a great match with the characters that are wearing them. Pilot Jake Morrison (Liam Hemsworth) wears the Khaki X-Wind automatic Chronograph,…
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17Mai 2016 by Martin Green No Comments
Watchisthis?! Magazine’s Spring Issue out now!

Watchisthis?! Magazine’s Spring Issue out now!

Magazine, News
Nothing is more satisfying for us at Watchisthis?! as to get another issue of our magazine out! We always work hard on getting the best possible content and in our modest opinion....we think we succeed to that once again with out Spring issue! One of the great things of making Watchisthis?! Magazine is that you sit down and talk with the most passionate and amazing people. Some head legendary names like Alain Zimmermann of Baume et Mercier, with which we discussed his brands ladies watches (also check out the article on the Petit Promesse!), or Stephan Obst of Vintage VDB who sold all he had to start making watches in a basement. Or Jorg Schauer , who ensured the perpetuating success of Stowa, while people like Janus Aarup from VEJRHØJ…
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17Fév 2016 by Jonathan Kopp No Comments
Presenting Areion Black Chronograph

Presenting Areion Black Chronograph

Advertorial, News
For more than 250 years, Birmingham has been a hallmark of watch-matching quality. The city’s famous Jewellery Quarter has been described as a national treasure. But Birmingham is not just about the past and present, it’s a city moving forward in the 21st century, and it’s the birthplace of Areion Watches. As we have seen in the recent years, many young brands start with quartz movements, because they are easy to source but also because they help the brands to keep things more affordable. Many times, those watches are simply three-hands, or sometimes with the addition of a date display. Areion decided to go further with their first product and propose a chronograph which is driven by a Miyota OS20 movement. Passionately designed in Great Britain the watches are encased…
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28Oct 2015 by Martin Green No Comments
New Raymond Weil Freelancer; The Elegance of an Independent

New Raymond Weil Freelancer; The Elegance of an Independent

News
The Freelancer collection stands actually for what Raymond Weil really is. You might not think of the brand as such, because of its success and scale, but Raymond Weil is still a family owned and operated watch brand. When the current CEO, and grandson of Raymond Weil, Elie Bernheim joined the company in 2006, the freelancer collection was his first creation. Almost a decade later the Freelancer collection has lost none of its appeal. And the latest addition is the perfect example of Urban Chique. 42mm in diameter is still a nice size for a chronograph; easy to read and operate yet not to bulky to interfere with the movements of your wrist. The high polished steel of the case is a nice contrast with the slate grey dial, that…
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22Oct 2015 by Martin Green No Comments
Start your Engines! The 3rd edition of the Raidillon Rally!

Start your Engines! The 3rd edition of the Raidillon Rally!

News
Roaring engines, beautiful cars, taking that corner at just the right speed, with your chronograph ticking away the seconds; that is the Raidillon Rally! Belgiums premiere watch brand, with a Swiss heart, was named after the most famous section of the Spa-Francorchamps race track. Unfortunately not all of us drive professional race cars, but Raidillon also knows how to have a whole lot of fun on public roads! No, not the highway from Brussels to Antwerp, but the winding roads through the Belgium Ardennes. A place where the scenery alternates between thick forests and glowing meadows. It was here that 55 pre-1975 cars set off for a casual, yet still competitive, rally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-51qwfZ7eo Their first goal was to reach the Château de Froidcourt in Stoumont. A unique place in more…
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19Oct 2015 by Jonathan Kopp No Comments
Timex presents its new Q Yacht Racer

Timex presents its new Q Yacht Racer

News
Timex has launched its new Q Yacht Racer intelligent analogue watch which combines innovative technology with a nautical theme.This stylish watch is designed for marine sports, and features simple and easy to use functions to ensure that sailors hit the starting line on time. Using Timex’s unique movement and INDIGLO® nightlight, the Intelligent Quartz watches are the smartest analogue timepieces in the world, with the innovative technology exclusive to the Timex brand. The 100m water resistance and count down timer make the watch ideal for both thrill-seeking holiday makers and sailors to wear in any situation and features basic instructions embossed on the back of the case for easy use when at sea. The YACHT RACING MODE. Provides countdown time to the start of the race, and then counts up…
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05Oct 2015 by Jonathan Kopp No Comments
Rotary introduces the Avenger Chrono Sport to mark 120th anniversary

Rotary introduces the Avenger Chrono Sport to mark 120th anniversary

News
The brand founded in 1895 in La Chaux de Fonds (Switzerland) by Moise Dreyfuss, has introduced some days ago a new Avenger Chrono Sport model to mark its 120th anniversary this year. Historically, the founder, Moise Dreyfuss was dedicated to creating beautiful watches with timeless elegance. His attention to detail and insistence on first class personal service ensured the business grew quickly. Today, Rotary timepieces are sold in over 35 countries throughout the world. The brand specializes in designing affordable stylish timepieces, blending the ‘old with the new’ and the ‘contemporary with the classic’ to achieve a distinctive range of watches. The original Avenger was first introduced by Rotary in the 60s. This modern reinterpretation conveys the same sophistication than the original, in a sporty way. Part of « Les…
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14Sep 2015 by Martin Green 4 Comments
New Vintage Design by Björn Hendal with Early Bird special

New Vintage Design by Björn Hendal with Early Bird special

News
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…
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24Août 2015 by Martin Green 1 Comment
Kickstarter keeps kicking @$$; Nezumi Voiture

Kickstarter keeps kicking @$$; Nezumi Voiture

News
We said it before, and we say it again; Kickstarter keep kicking @$$ when it comes to affordable watches that offer a great bang for your buck. Calvin Jr. recently completed a succesful campaign on Kickstarter and also Straton and Stuckx will be heading that way, since they already have reached their goals for succesful funding, several times over. Why they are such a success? Original designs combined with great build quality for prices that are hard to beat. Undoubtfully heading that same way is the Nezumi Voiture, which will be launched on Kickstarter this September. As the name already indicates is this watch inspired by (race) cars from the 1960's and 1970's. The result is a design that looks comfortably familiar. It is by no means an copy of…
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18Août 2015 by Martin Green No Comments
Certina DS Podium Big Size; Does size matters?

Certina DS Podium Big Size; Does size matters?

News, Opinion
Not too long ago watches seemed never to be big enough. Monstrous diameters were strapped around the wrists of men and women all around the world, yet the last few years people seem to have come to their senses and favor smaller, more sensible watch diameters, but does that mean the death of large diameter watches? Certina offers their DS Podium also in a "Big Size", meaning that it is "super sized" from 41mm to 44mm. This is quite a substantial increase in size, but what matters is what do you do with this extra space? It is going to be wasteland on the dial, a thicker bezel, or are you actually going to use it to enhance the looks of the watch? With the DS Podium Big Size Chronograph…
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