Tag 100 m

A 100m (or 10 ATM) water resistance rating means a watch can handle swimming and snorkeling. Deep diving is not recommended though because the piece won’t handle the pressure.

British Brands

Graham Silverstone RS Skeleton Chronograph LE

Graham Silverstone RS Skeleton Chronograph Limited Edition (refs. 2STAC1.B01A, 2STAC2.B01A & 2STAC3.B01A) automatic watch

Besides the dazzling 2012 Geo.Graham, the high-tech Silverstone collection is the most elegant in Graham's current product line-up. While different iterations of the Chronofighter and a more sports-oriented Prodive collection are too exaggerated, and too extravagant for my taste, the Silverstone series has always been an example in sporty elegance.

With its open-worked dial and carefully designed case, the Graham Silverstone RS Skeleton (refs. 2STAC1.B01A in red, 2STAC2.B01A in green, and 2STAC3.B01A in blue) takes this elegance to a new level of sophistication.

Evgueni Matoussevitch
November 26, 2013

Swiss Brands

Girard-Perregaux Chrono Hawk Hollywoodland

The 2014 Girard-Perregaux Chrono Hawk Hollywoodland (refs. 49970-34-132-BB6A and 49970-34-232-BB6A) looks like a normal version of the model that was first introduced during Baselworld 2013 event but has its steel body swapped for an extremely scratch-resistant ceramic one.

Evgueni Matoussevitch
November 5, 2013

Quartz Movement Inside, Swiss Brands

(Unexpectedly) Refined: Certina DS Podium Shape

Certina DS Podium Shape (ref. C025.510.16.033.00) watch

Presented in a compact, cushion-shaped body, the 2013 Certina DS Podium Shape (ref. C025.510.16.033.00) is an affordable unisex watch that looks surprisingly refined for a timekeeper that is offered at a price well below the $1000 mark.

Evgueni Matoussevitch
October 31, 2013

For Ladies, Swiss Brands

Flashy but Boring: Raymond Weil Freelancer Lady Urban Black

Raymond Weil Freelancer Lady Urban Black (Ref. 2750-BK1-05208) Automatic watch

Despite its flashy look, this automatic Raymond Weil Freelancer Lady Urban Black (Ref. 2750-BK1-05208) belongs to that extremely boring (and also extremely large) class of fashion accessories that can only get attention at times like this: when the constant flow of new releases almost dries out and when there are almost no interesting objects fighting for our attention.

Evgueni Matoussevitch
October 30, 2013

Swiss Brands

Tissot PRS 516 Extreme Chronograph Automatic

Equipped with a self-winding movement, the 2013 Tissot PRS 516 Extreme Chronograph (refs. T079.427.27.057.00 & T079.427.27.057.01) makes a strong impression, especially if you compare this one with their older "sporty" models. It still lags miles behind what some people consider "real" watches with their elegantly simple designs, but in its price niche (it retails at about €1100), the "Extreme" version absolutely beats the crap out of most of its competitors that feature similar functionality.

Evgueni Matoussevitch
October 25, 2013

Quartz Movement Inside, Swiss Brands

Breitling Aerospace Evo SuperQuartz

Today, when a last year's smartphone, which is not even considered a flagship anymore, sports more firepower than a top-of-the-line laptop PC from the early 2000s, it is extremely difficult to impress someone with a simple electronic watch. There are devices that act as your personal running coach and there are wrist computers that could guide you to the nearest landing field if your plane's engine suddenly dies on you. I am not even talking about the latest batch of "smart" watches that were designed to communicate with your tablet-size phones that are now just too large to handle. So, how does the Swiss brand plans to surprise us with its new Breitling Aerospace Evo (ref. E7936310/BC27-152E)?

Evgueni Matoussevitch
October 24, 2013