Longines HydroConquest vs Tudor Black Bay: Why Familiar Still Sells

by Brent Robillard The HydroConquest Knows Exactly What It Is The first time I saw the new Longines HydroConquest was in Mexico City during Longines’ novelties presentation earlier this year. Before anyone from the brand had uttered a word, I remember thinking, “Well…that’s going to sell.” The room certainly suggested Longines felt the same way. There was a confidence surrounding the launch. Among the many … Continue reading Longines HydroConquest vs Tudor Black Bay: Why Familiar Still Sells

Doussot Watches Launches Kickstarter Campaign for ONAMI Founder Edition

Canadian independent brand Doussot Watches has launched its Kickstarter campaign for the ONAMI Founder Edition, the debut timepiece from Montréal industrial designer Laurent Doussot. Limited to 300 individually serialised examples, the automatic dive watch pairs a forged 316L stainless steel case with a sandwich dial, a unidirectional internal rotating bezel, and a Miyota 9039 automatic movement regulated to ±5 seconds per day. A separate Low … Continue reading Doussot Watches Launches Kickstarter Campaign for ONAMI Founder Edition

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Returns

by Tyler Frederick Where pistachio meets matcha There’s no better feeling than a new watch day. If you’re like me, or maybe it’s the ADHD, I can’t leave the house until that truck shows up, puts the box on my porch, and drives away. Seriously, it’s a problem, but not at the same time; I’m like this with every watch that arrives. More recently, I … Continue reading The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Returns