CIGA Design and Swiss Label Noir expand the successful Blue Planet II series – the new Black Star edition features an extremely deep “black hole” that absorbs an incredible 99.6 % of visible light, priced at approximately €1,900, making it accessible to a wider audience
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To mark the 30th anniversary of its revolutionary Citizen Eco-Drive technology, Citizen has launched a limited edition AQ4106-26L watch that combines modern watchmaking technology with authentic Japanese art. The highlight of this unique edition is the hand-painted dial made of indigo-dyed Tosa washi paper, created using the Murakumo shibori method. Citizen once again proves that the future of watchmaking is sustainable and artistic.
In the world of watches, Rolex models are something between a sports car, a heritage mansion and a status symbol. You either have them or you dream about them. And while your bank account is inconsolably silent, Timex is discreetly smiling from behind the scenes – with three Timex watch models that don't try to be Rolex, but look like they could be.
In the new Certina DS-X GMT, Certina has combined diving robustness, a compass for orientation, and a true "flyer" GMT function, and packed it all into a lightweight 41 mm case that costs less than a decent airline ticket.
Samsung unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic at its Unpacked event today – the thinnest smartwatches ever, with a cushioned design, a display that shines with 3,000 nits of brightness, and a bunch of new AI features, including antioxidant measurement and built-in Google Gemini. Sales start in Europe on July 25, with prices starting at €379, while the base US model costs €349.
Rado celebrates forty years of collaboration with tennis with a special version of the Captain Cook – a 39-mm diver's watch inspired by modern details - the Rado Captain Cook x Tennis Limited Edition, four different straps and a limited edition of 1,985 pieces.
If you thought classic cars and retro aesthetics were reserved only for museums or your dad's garage, think again. With its new Q Timex 1971 Velocity model, Timex has prepared a real time machine that will transport you back to the glamorous era of racing in the 1970s in an instant. But don't worry - this is not a watch that you should wind up every week or search for spare parts on eBay. It is a superb modern interpretation of a classic icon, which boasts a top-notch and accurate quartz movement.
The Laventure Marine Type 3 Chronometer by Laventure is a giant little watch made of premium Grade 23 titanium that at first glance makes no sense, but at second glance is exactly why it's perfect - 300 m water resistance, COSC certification, and a bold departure from convention.
G-SHOCK watches have been synonymous with toughness for decades. If Chuck Norris decided he needed a watch, he would be wearing a G-SHOCK. But what happens when the legendary brand joins forces with the hottest technology right now – artificial intelligence? The answer is the new Casio G-SHOCK MTG-B4000, the brand’s first watch designed with the help of AI algorithms. And the result? Something even the Terminator couldn’t break.
The Richard Mille RM30-01 Le Mans Classic is the latest addition to the prestigious family of watches dedicated to the famous Le Mans Classic race. Limited to just 150 pieces, the limited edition is the perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and legendary racing spirit, enough to make even Rolex feel a little uneasy.
Timex proves once again that you don't have to sell a kidney to wear a stylish racing chronograph with its latest version of the Waterbury Heritage Chronograph in a 39mm case. This time with a new canvas strap and an even lower price that begs for summer adventures.
Samsung is preparing a new series of smartwatches Galaxy Watch 8, which will apparently be a little bolder, squarer and – hopefully – longer-lasting - that is, a truly usable battery. And yes, the rotating bezel is back. Which is the only thing that makes watch lovers roll their eyes more often than their eyes at every mention of “the most revolutionary product yet”.