Bryan

My Navitimer comes in at 43mm. On paper, this may seem quite large. However, the moment you strap it on, you can feel what makes this watch special. Like the Speedmaster, the Navitimer wears exceptionally well on the wrist thanks to its relatively short lug-to-lug distance at 49-millimetre and well-proportioned 43-millimetre case. It never feels bulky or unwieldy due to its relatively thin 13.6-millimetre thickness, and even on smaller wrists it has a presence that communicates purpose without o

The first review in our chronograph spectacular is the Omega Speedmaster 3861. It had to be right? After all, aside from the Rolex Submariner, this Speedmaster may be one of the iconic watches of all time. But more on that later.  The first Speedmaster was introduced in 1957 by Omega under the CK2915 reference, more than a decade before the highly publicized 1969 race to produce the first automatic chronograph. Unlike many earlier chronographs that leaned toward aviation or dress aesthetics,

One of my favourite complications in watchmaking is the humble chronograph. At first glance, some might question its relevance in an age when precise timing is always within reach on a smartphone. And it’s true — when I’m cooking and need exact timing, I often reach for my phone without a second thought. But my appreciation for the chronograph goes far beyond practicality. To me, it represents something far more compelling: beauty, history, and a certain romantic spirit.