Jilliano Romano

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 dial that is almost

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 understated wristwatch.

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 AndoAndoAndo.