Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon: A Bold Step into Carbon Innovation

by Brent Robillard The dark arts As a long-time fan of Longines, I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing many of their watches, and the Ultra-Chron Carbon is one of the most intriguing pieces I’ve come across, yet. Ordinarily, black watches aren’t my go-to, but this one caught my attention with its bold use of carbon fiber—a first for the brand—and a compelling mix of materials … Continue reading Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon: A Bold Step into Carbon Innovation

Off the Cuff: Aevum Advance Carbon

In 2019, after a successful Kickstarter campaign, Aevum released its second automotive-inspired watch, the Advance. The Carbon Limited is the latest in this new series and maintains all of the automotive references of the original Advance. Its name refers to ignition timing, or the moment a spark plug fires during its compression stroke to provide more power. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Aevum Advance Carbon