Accutron II Alpha Watch

More than featuring an uncommon, space-aged design, Bulova’s Accutron II Alpha collection references their historic “tuning fork” powered Spaceview watches from the 1960s—a groundbreaker in the early electronic watch movement game at the time. Inside, the Accutron II comes complete with a contemporary upgrade by way of a high frequency, precise quartz movement. But the outside carries the same retro style—plus green on gold coloration—that …

Baselworld 2016: Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze

A timepiece whose material references nautical history and diving instruments of old

Since their reintroduction to the American market a few years ago, Tudor has excelled at releasing pieces that reference their illustrious past. At this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, they’ve once again succeeded in delivering a refreshing new take on their Heritage Black Bay line and it’s all thanks to a different sort of reference point: an inspired nod toward bronze diving instruments of …

Baselworld 2016: The Future of Reflective Faces

Six watches that shine in uncommon ways

In a world of limited wrist accessories for men, sometimes one wants their watch to shine brightly. This doesn’t necessarily mean a 61mm powerhouse piece distributing lighthouse rays, but it can definitely extend beyond the traditional and understated bracelet. At this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, we saw plenty of timepieces that offer up a bit of flair. Some are statement-makers and others are …