Vario Versa Review: Reversible Dual Time Microbrand Gem
Vario Versa Review: Reversible Dual Time Microbrand Gem Dan H. February 9, 2026 Introduction In November 2025, I was lucky enough to attend my first edition of Micro Praha (check my full Micro Praha article). That event opened my eyes to some truly special microbrands, and one standout moment was meeting Ivan Chua, the founder […]
Nomos Tetra 27 Review: Bauhaus Minimalism, Squared
Nomos Tetra 27 Review: Bauhaus Minimalism, Squared Dan H. January 30, 2026 Introduction In 2025 I finally made the watchmaking pilgrimage to Glashütte for the 10th Glashütte Antique Watch Market and for the 180 year celebration of Glashütte Original and it felt like stepping into a living anthology of German watchmaking. Everywhere you turned there […]
Baltic Aquascaphe Review: A Neo Vintage Dive Watch done right
Baltic Aquascaphe Review: A Neo Vintage Dive Watch done right Dan H. January 16, 2026 A Modern Classic from A Microbrand Darling In the world of microbrands, Baltic has become one of those names that collectors mention with a slight smile and a knowing nod, and the Aquascaphe is a big reason why. Born from […]
UNIMATIC Modello Uno UT1 Review: The Modern Everyday Toolwatch
UNIMATIC Modello Uno UT1 Review: The Modern Everyday Toolwatch Dan H. January 9, 2026 Meet the Modello Uno UT1 In a sea of dive watches, UNIMATIC has always felt like that one friend who turns up in a black tee and still steals the show. Born in Italy and rooted in brutalist, function forward design, […]
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Skeleton x Label Noir Review: Urban Architecture In Motion
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Skeleton x Label Noir: Urban Architecture In Motion Dan H. January 2, 2026 Aikon, Label Noir and a Very Modern Skeleton Maurice Lacroix has been quietly perfecting the art of “accessible high horology” for years (remember their Masterpiece Gravity from 2014 and 2021?), and nowhere is that more evident than in […]
Berneron Quantieme Annuel Review: A New Benchmark In Calendar Watchmaking
Berneron Quantieme Annuel: A New Benchmark In Calendar Watchmaking Dan H. December 23, 2025 Berneron’s Next Chapter in complications When Berneron unveiled the Mirage, it felt like a manifesto for what modern independent watchmaking could be. The Quantieme Annuel is not just the “next model” but the moment the brand steps confidently into high complication […]
Laco x Circula ProLab Review – 170 Years Of Pforzheim Watchmaking In One Set
Laco x Circula ProLab Review – 170 Years Of Pforzheim Watchmaking in one Set Dan H. December 11, 2025 170 years of Pforzheim watchmaking Every now and then a collaboration lands that feels less like a marketing play and more like a heartfelt conversation between two watchmakers who actually know and respect each other. ProLab […]
DUG Glashütte Purist Typ 1 Review: Bauhaus Restraint Meets Modern Everyday Luxury
DUG Glashütte Purist Typ 1 Review: Bauhaus Restraint Meets Modern Everyday Luxury Dan H. November 6, 2025 A New Face in Glashütte Glashütte is no stranger to legends. From the ornate three-quarter plates of the 19th century to today’s high-polish tourbillons, the Saxon town has built a reputation for mechanical mastery. But DUG, or Deutsche […]
Furlan Marri Disco Verde Review: A Retro Future Classic
Furlan Marri Disco Verde Review: Retro Elegance Dan H. November 5, 2025 Introduction: A Bold Turn from Furlan Marri Just when you think you have Furlan Marri figured out – masters of the vintage-inspired chronograph and elegant sector dials like their Salmon Sector – they spin the record and drop something entirely different, yet equally […]
Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Review: Minimalism Built Tough
Unimatic Modello Uno UC1 Review: Minimalism Built Tough Dan H. November 3, 2025 Introduction: Italian Design Meets Tool Watch Function In the world of microbrand tool watches, few brands carve out as distinct an identity as Unimatic. Hailing from Italy, they’ve built a cult following around their ultra-minimalist, function-forward designs that somehow blend stark utility […]
