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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.
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.
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.
Longines · Manual winding · Model reviews
Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback: a blue dial and manual chronograph
The new blue 39.5 mm Spirit Pilot Flyback retains a manual chronograph that resets and restarts with one press. We examine what the L792.4 offers and where its compromises begin.
Hamilton · Manual winding · Model reviews
Hamilton Cushion Mechanical: hand winding in a 30 mm case
Hamilton has brought back the cushion shape of 1926. The H36109720 has a slim 30 × 30 mm case, a hand-wound H-42 with a 57-hour reserve and a £935 price at the UK store. Its calibre is based on the ETA 7001, an important part of this release's story.
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.
Patek Philippe · Manual winding · Model reviews
Patek Philippe 5978P: the calendar changes in an instant
The new 5978P's perpetual-calendar displays change instantly and in sync. Patek Philippe combines this task with a hand-wound chronograph in calibre CH 29-535 PS QI, a reason to look deeper than the dial.
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.
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.
A. Lange & Söhne · Manual winding · Model reviews
Triple Split: 567 components in a platinum case
The triple split-seconds chronograph returns in platinum. Behind the restrained dial sits one of Lange's most absorbing movements.