Bamford Watch Department + We Are Halcyon’s “The Superman”

Exploring ocean depths with freediver Francisco Del Rosario in a thoughtful short film

“Your heartbeat slows down as soon as your face touches the water,” explains celebrated freedriver (and marine biologist) Francisco Del Rosario in “The Superman.” Created by We are Halcyon filmmakers Jack Pirie and Alex Hylands-White, the two-and-a-half minute short follows Del Rosario in the midst of preparation for a solo freedive on El Hierro in the Canary Islands. During the course of the documentary, the …

Montblanc’s New Bronze 1858 Collection Watches

Vintage-inspired timepieces employing the metal for the first time in the brand's history

Beyond the vintage aesthetics of Montblanc‘s new bronze 1858 Collection pieces, two related attributes shine: the visual warmth of the metal, both dressy and casual, and an understanding that with age these watches will acquire their own unique patina. Bronze has found success across a few watch brands of late, but Montblanc hit a sweet spot here with these three additions. The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph …

Six New Wristwatches Pushing The Craft Forward

Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève debut timepieces with extraordinary merit

After years of uncertainty and dipping sales in the luxury watch industry, optimism appears to be running high again. The troubles faced by wristwatch brands—some triggered by smartwatches and wearables flooding consumer feeds—were due in no part to lack of innovation. From prestige brands to Kickstarter projects, exciting new pieces debuted last year—and with the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève (SIHH) taking place …