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Parmigiani Fleurier · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro-Rotor: where the rotor hides in a slim case
The Tonda PF Micro-Rotor pairs a 3.07 mm PF703 movement with a platinum micro-rotor, while the complete case measures just 7.8 mm thick. Here is what that slim automatic design offers.
Grand Seiko · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Grand Seiko Tentagraph SLGC001: 5 Hz and three days with the chronograph running
The 9SC5 in the Grand Seiko SLGC001 beats at 5 Hz and still offers about 72 hours of reserve with its chronograph running. Those numbers come in a substantial titanium case.
URWERK · Automatic winding · Model reviews
URWERK UR-150 Blue Scorpion: a minute hand that jumps backwards
On the URWERK UR-150, minutes travel along an arc before the hand returns through 240° while the hour satellites rotate through 270°. Here is how this mechanism changes the way you read time.
H. Moser & Cie. · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Moser Streamliner: a seconds hand that returns every half-minute
The Streamliner Retrograde Seconds 6252-1200 animates its blue fumé dial with a seconds hand that returns every 30 seconds. A look at HMC 252, the Agenhor collaboration, the 40 mm case and why this striking display takes some adjustment.
Depancel · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Depancel Série-R Skeleton: looking under the chronograph’s bonnet
The rectangular Série-R exposes its Peacock SL-4802 movement with 55 hours of power. The Skeleton edition is limited to 100 pieces, with orange stopwatch indications and pre-orders scheduled for December delivery. We look at what the open construction offers and why the full case dimensions matter.
Ressence · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Ressence TYPE 1° Round: a mechanical dial in orbit
The TYPE 1° Round has no conventional winding crown and displays time on revolving discs. A look at ROCS 1.3 on a 2892 base, the 42.7 mm titanium case and the model’s limitations: a 36-hour reserve and splash resistance only.
Frederique Constant · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Frederique Constant Highlife: the blue chronograph in our shop
Three blue counters, a globe motif and an automatic FC-391 with a 60-hour power reserve. A closer look at the limited-edition Highlife offered in our shop for 24,000,000 UZS: reading the chronograph, changing straps and assessing the case during a fitting. The photographs show the actual example for sale.
TUDOR · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Tudor Black Bay 58 Burgundy: a colourful diver with a useful clasp
The burgundy Black Bay 58 has more to offer than its palette. We examine the 39 mm case, METAS-certified MT5400-U calibre and five-link bracelet with T-fit adjustment.
Longines · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Longines Legend Diver 39: the diver that hid its bezel beneath the crystal
Two crowns, an internal bezel and a blue dial without a date. We explore the 2023-generation Legend Diver’s layout, the L888.6 calibre and the appeal of the bracelet version.
ISSEY MIYAKE WATCH · Automatic winding · Model reviews
ISSEY MIYAKE TL: two time zones on an uncluttered dial
ISSEY MIYAKE announced Todd Bracher’s mechanical TL yesterday: four hands, two time zones and only 100 pieces per colour. We look at its appeal and at the specifications still missing.
Tissot · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Tissot PRX: how a 1978 design became a modern classic
From a 1978 Seastar watch to the PRX revival in 2021: the history, design and practical value of the blue automatic T137.407.11.041.00.
Zenith · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Zenith DEFY USM for TimeForArt: a dial that mirrors its surroundings
On October 6, Zenith and USM announced a one-off DEFY Chronograph for a benefit auction. A mirror-polished dial and four USM colours transform the 2025 design; the familiar El Primero 400 remains inside.
Shinola · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Shinola Duck Automatic: 38 mm and two different power reserves
The Duck gains a mechanical version: a 38 mm steel case, exhibition back and Japanese Miyota movement. The light Alabaster runs for around 42 hours, while a separate 9085 set offers around 80. Announced on October 5, 2026, the collection is scheduled to go on sale on October 6.
OMEGA · Automatic winding · Model reviews
OMEGA changes sides: new Seamasters for Bond and SPECTRE
A blue Seamaster for 007 and a black one for his opponents. OMEGA has unveiled six models: two unlimited steel versions and two sets of 77 pairs. The key detail is hidden at the back, on the rotors of the familiar 8806 calibre.
Raketa · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Raketa Copernicus 0307: time on two orbits
Circular hands over an aventurine dial make Copernicus instantly recognisable. More interesting still is what sits behind them: the Russian automatic calibre 2615, including an in-house balance hairspring.
Slava · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Slava Television 2427: two barrels behind a green screen
The green Television is easily recognised by its broad steel case and double calendar. Behind the 1970s look sits the Russian calibre 2427 with two mainspring barrels. We examine what the 125 000-rouble price buys.
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Vostok · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Vostok Amphibia 420059: an affordable introduction to Russian mechanics
A blue diver dial, steel case and factory calibre 2416Б. The Amphibia 420059 offers an introduction to Chistopol mechanics for 7 436 roubles, with 200 m water resistance and clear compromises in power reserve and accuracy.
VOXEL · Automatic winding · Model reviews
VOXEL Meridion VX01-E: the dial changes the rules at 13:00
A mechanical watch whose entire hour scale changes twice a day. Meridion has a new in-house display module on a Soprod Newton P092 base, a 41.4 mm case and a 44-hour reserve. Preorders opened on 1 October 2026.
Formex · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Formex AirField: titanium and 65 hours in a pilot format
AirField brings Formex into pilot-watch styling: a grey dial, hardened titanium and a Sellita SW200-2 Power+ with 65 hours of reserve. The manufacturer promises first deliveries in late October 2026.
Citizen · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Citizen Series 8 NB6092-01E: Damascus steel, carbon and Traveler GMT
A gold-coloured case with a Damascus pattern, carbon dial and travel GMT. In the NB6092-01E, the local hour is set independently, a useful detail beneath bold styling.
Tissot · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Tissot Gentleman Gold: a blue dial and gold bezel
In this Gentleman, gold is concentrated on the bezel and the blue dial has a fine crosshair. Beneath the classic look is Powermatic 80 Silicium with a silicon hairspring and up to 80 hours of power reserve.
NOMOS Glashütte · Automatic winding · Model reviews
NOMOS Worldtimer Dark: cities glow in the dark
A black dial and expanded luminous display give the familiar Worldtimer more character at night. Inside is the in-house DUW 3202 with integrated time-zone mechanism.
YEMA · Automatic winding · Model reviews
YEMA Navygraf Meteorite: meteorite, titanium and 70 hours
This compact Navygraf has a meteorite dial, titanium case and automatic CMM.10 with 70 hours of reserve. Muonionalusta's natural pattern makes each dial slightly different; shipping is stated for late October.
Konstantin Chaykin · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Atomic Heart Twins: time as a character
Two discs show hours and minutes, while the moon phase becomes the face of a robot ballerina. Chaykin's in-house module works on a La Joux-Perret base.
Ulysse Nardin · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE Blue Enamel: a carousel over blue enamel
Freak has an open carousel instead of conventional hands. In Blue Enamel, it moves over a blue enamel hour disc: 44 mm of titanium, calibre UN-240 and 90 hours of power reserve.
Vacheron Constantin · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Overseas Azure: complexity in 8.1 millimetres
For Overseas's 30th anniversary: a white-gold perpetual calendar, azure dial and 200-piece run.
Zenith · Automatic winding · Model reviews
Zenith Solo Sport: El Primero's rhythm in three hands
A three-hand Chronomaster is an unusual direction for the El Primero family. Solo Sport keeps 5 Hz, gains 60 hours of power and a 40 mm case, leaving the chronograph off stage.