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McQuaide C1 Solstice Review: Stand Out With Damascus Steel
In a time when stone dials, Urushi dials (lacquer dials), and meteorite have become di rigeur, representing ultra-luxury and craftsmanship, one of the most important parts of a watch has become somewhat overlooked: the watch case. While many people focused on the dial, Robert McQuaide of McQuaide Watches has built an entire brand on creating watches forged of Damascus steel.
Jilliano Romano
18 hours ago4 min read
Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic: High Horology Is Attainable
So, what else could one of the most popular independent brands in the entire world can do? Well, they can create the C1 Loco Classic, which seems like a direct response to the naysayers and the doubters of the C1 Loco Classic. Yes, Christopher Ward is unapologetically a brand which is known for their sports watches, but with this newest release, they are showing themselves to be just as capable of creating a dress watch that even the hardcore purists would wear on their wrist
Earthen Company Summit Release: 3 New Colors of Ceramic!
As with the Black Ceramic and White Ceramic Summit MK2 models, these three new models come in the same perfectly sized 38mm case diameter, but this time it's in blue (Après-Bleu), Dark Green (Glade), and Beige Ceramic (Dune Devil). Except for the blue, each one features a complementary colored dial, such as the fully lumed mint green dial of the Glade, and the darker brown dial of the Dune Devil in contrast to the creamier beige case. The Après-Bleu, on the other hand, has a
Nubeo Elysium NASA Release: Failure is not an Option
There is a certain gravitas that comes with any association to spacefaring or even the organizations involved with it. Let's go beyond the obvious example of my grail watch, the Omega Speedmaster, and look to how Bulova has made a killing with the Lunar Pilot due to astronaut Dave Scott (Apollo 15) using his Bulova after his main watch (the Speedy) broke during a moonwalk. Nubeo, who is no stranger to science fiction and collaborations, has made a bold yet surprisingly unders
Recent Unboxings: Walker & Crown, Farr & Swit, and AndoAndoAndo Watches
The unboxing experience is an underrated, yet incredibly important aspect of getting a brand new watch. That being said, I know from firsthand experience with my own microbrand that creating a super unique or customized packaging can very quickly raise your costs, which in turn forces you to raise the cost on the customer.
However, there are a few brands that manage to create something unique, regardless, and that's definitely the case for Walker & Crown, Farr + Swit, and
Makiya Watches: How Much Do You Want to Pay?
While enthusiasts debate what defines a watchmaker and the importance of making the movement, we often forget about another important factor with any watch: the dial. This is the area in which Makiya Tokei Founder, Adriel Rahisana, focuses all of his passion, creativity, and energy.
But what is it about the dials of Makiya, and what differentiates them from any other?
Our Favorite Watches of 2026 So Far
We are over halfway through the year, and while many - including the rest of the editorial team - were somewhat underwhelmed by the recent Watches & Wonders, it doesn't mean that there weren't some good watches released this year. The following is our favorite watches of 2026, which includes new releases, new additions to our collection, or in some cases, watches we don't even have in our possession... yet.
Recent Unboxings: Walker & Crown, Farr & Swit, and AndoAndoAndo Watches
The unboxing experience is an underrated, yet incredibly important aspect of getting a brand new watch. That being said, I know from firsthand experience with my own microbrand that creating a super unique or customized packaging can very quickly raise your costs, which in turn forces you to raise the cost on the customer.
However, there are a few brands that manage to create something unique, regardless, and that's definitely the case for Walker & Crown, Farr + Swit, and
Makiya Watches: How Much Do You Want to Pay?
While enthusiasts debate what defines a watchmaker and the importance of making the movement, we often forget about another important factor with any watch: the dial. This is the area in which Makiya Tokei Founder, Adriel Rahisana, focuses all of his passion, creativity, and energy.
But what is it about the dials of Makiya, and what differentiates them from any other?
Our Favorite Watches of 2026 So Far
We are over halfway through the year, and while many - including the rest of the editorial team - were somewhat underwhelmed by the recent Watches & Wonders, it doesn't mean that there weren't some good watches released this year. The following is our favorite watches of 2026, which includes new releases, new additions to our collection, or in some cases, watches we don't even have in our possession... yet.
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