Hands On with the Longines Spirit Flyback in Stainless Steel and 18k Gold

by Brent Robillard A touch of gold, a legacy of flight The Longines Spirit Flyback in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold cap is a confident, richly detailed timepiece that continues the brand’s longstanding tradition of pairing practical aviation tools with refined aesthetics. I’ve had the opportunity to handle nearly every version of the Spirit Flyback since its debut, including the stealthy titanium variant, and … Continue reading Hands On with the Longines Spirit Flyback in Stainless Steel and 18k Gold

Hands-On with the Hanhart 417 ES Heritage Flyback

by Brent Robillard Mechanical Memory with a Modern Edge At The Calibrated Wrist, we’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: tool watches are nothing without a story—and Hanhart is a brand overflowing with them. From its early 20th-century stopwatch production to its pivotal role in equipping German Luftwaffe pilots with reliable chronographs, Hanhart has long understood the symbiotic relationship between mechanical precision and … Continue reading Hands-On with the Hanhart 417 ES Heritage Flyback