Hanhart Thermosphere: Turning up the Temperature
By Wesley Wright Limited Edition Hanhart has always been a favourite of The Calibrated Wrist. The Thermosphere is no exception. Hanhart has always been a mainstay in the world of purpose-built tool watches, releasing interesting timepieces with even cooler backstories. After the introduction of the Aquasphere in 2024, the brand has been adding limited versions that are keeping the model range fresh and innovative. The … Continue reading Hanhart Thermosphere: Turning up the Temperature
Citizen Promaster Land GMT: The Everyday Tool Watch Gets a Passport
by Brent Robillard Designed to be used I’ve always had a soft spot for Citizen. Few brands cover as much ground as they do, producing everything from affordable daily wearers to professional dive watches, GPS-equipped tool watches, and some of the most practical quartz technology in the industry. While others debate heritage, exclusivity, or luxury positioning, Citizen continues to produce watches that are designed to … Continue reading Citizen Promaster Land GMT: The Everyday Tool Watch Gets a Passport
Ninety Years Ago Today, Longines Changed the Chronograph
by Brent Robillard Ubiquity breeds familiarity The most successful watchmaking inventions often become so commonplace that we forget they were inventions at all. The rotating dive bezel. The GMT hand. The automatic winding rotor… The flyback chronograph falls squarely into that category. Today, if you spend enough time around pilot’s watches or military chronographs, you’ll eventually encounter the term. Most enthusiasts know what a flyback … Continue reading Ninety Years Ago Today, Longines Changed the Chronograph