Inspired by Japanese History Following hard on the success of their first release—the MB1—Henry and Austin, of Monbrey Watches, probe the era of the first shogunate. The MB2 is replete with design language and visual cues referencing the Kenkyū, particularly that of samurai weaponry and armour. The angular aesthetics (which have come to characterize Monbrey), paired with the elegance of the two dial types, make … Continue reading Monbrey MB2
Good things, small packages I have been lucky enough to get hands on with a number of Longines watches over the last few years: the Legend Diver, the HydroConquest GMT, the Flyback, the Zulu Time, and most recently, the Conquest Chronograph. I have even had the opportunity to tour the brand’s facilities in St. Imier. The general impression I am left with from these experiences, … Continue reading Longines Conquest 38
By Vincent Deschamps Not just another Genta I get riled up whenever people criticize brands for making sports watches with integrated bracelets as if Gerald Genta had the monopoly on this type of design. Guess what, why don’t you criticize Jaeger-LeCoultre for making rectangular watches in 1931 after Cartier released the Tank in 1918? See how silly that argument that is? Many brands released sports … Continue reading Nivada Grenchen F77
