The Timex Q 1972 World Time retro travel watch returns with two new designs that are both an obvious homage to the golden age of aviation and a stealth weapon for anyone looking to travel on a shoestring but in style. For 199 $/€, it offers exactly what every modern nomad wants: elegance, utility, and a story on their wrist.
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Seiko has struck again with the reincarnation of a model worn by the legendary Gene Kranz during one of the most intense watches in human history. The Seiko SRPL91 and SRPL93 are not just nostalgic collectibles – they are a pure explosion of style, functionality and history, available for the price of a smartwatch. Who can't save astronauts.
Swiss TAG Heuer once again takes the place of Official Timekeeper at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. To mark the occasion, they have released a limited edition of 100 TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Festival of Speed – with a classic British green dial, brown leather strap and in-house automatic TH20‑00 movement.
If last year the Apple Watch Series 10 tried to celebrate its tenth anniversary with a design overhaul that was so subtle that many people didn't even notice it, this year the expectations are a bit higher. Especially since Apple's watches have been losing market share for two years in a row (yes, even Xiaomi now has a smartwatch for half a snack). So it's no surprise that the tech public is full of expectations to see if the Apple Watch Series 11 will finally bring something more than just "another year, another chip". Below we summarize the most interesting rumors - from the release date to 5G connectivity and (non-invasive) blood pressure measurement. No, there will still be no camera - but hey, who really wants to take pictures from their wrist?
Citizen is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its revolutionary Aqualand diver’s watch with a limited edition that combines retro aesthetics with modern materials and features. The JP2008-06E (Citizen Promaster Aqualand 40th Anniversary) retains the iconic 1985 design, including the raised depth sensor, and adds gold accents and an eco-friendly BENEBiOL™ strap. Limited to 5,800 pieces and priced at $595, this watch is a real treat for collectors and diving enthusiasts.
NORQAIN has unveiled its most playful watch yet: the Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm "Enjoy Life" Special Edition. This timepiece combines Swiss precision with a nostalgic ice cream aesthetic, while also offering technical perfection with an automatic movement and a 62-hour power reserve. The limited edition of 400 pieces for 2025 is now available for pre-order.
Accutron has decided to make the year 2025 a buzzer. The new Accutron Spaceview 314 not only revives the legendary tuning fork technology from the 1960s, but serves it up in gold, titanium and steel. It's not just a watch - it's a time machine in F major.
Swatch and Blancpain surprise again with a new version of their joint watch – the Swatch x Blancpain Green Abyss. This model combines a military-inspired color palette with the features of the iconic Fifty Fathoms watch, all at an affordable price.
Zenith has introduced two new Defy divers’ watches for 2025: the Defy Extreme Diver Shadow and the Defy Revival Diver Shadow. Both watches combine a robust micro-sandblasted titanium case with vibrant yellow accents and offer an impressive water resistance of up to 600 meters. While the Extreme model is a modern, technically sophisticated timepiece, the Revival draws inspiration from a retro aesthetic from 1969. Both watches are available now, with a starting price of $8,200.
To celebrate its 121st anniversary, Oris has launched the Oris Hölstein Edition 2025 – a limited edition of the ProPilot pilot’s watch with a matte black DLC coating and a fully luminous dial. In the dark, the silhouette of the Oris mascot – the bear – appears on the dial. The watch is equipped with the Calibre 400 automatic movement, which provides a 120-hour power reserve. Only 250 numbered pieces are available. (fratellowatches.com)
Casio G-Shock has been where others fail – or die, fall apart, or just lose their nerve – since 1983. If watches had character, the G-Shock would be somewhere between Rambo and MacGyver: indestructible, ready for anything, and cheap for what it can do.
Samsung's new smart ring is said to be thinner, smarter, and (probably) more obsessed with your sleep than you are. Will the Galaxy Ring 2 become the new crown jewel of wearable technology?