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.

Alpina Alpiner 4 Manufacture Flyback Chronograph 760SB5AQ6

Alpina Alpiner 4 Manufacture Flyback Chronograph (ref. AL-760SB5AQ6)

The Alpina Alpiner 4 Manufacture Flyback Chronograph (ref. AL-760SB5AQ6) is not just another handsome wristwatch from just another second-tier brand. Besides featuring a distinct and interesting exterior, it is also one of the few relatively affordable chronographs powered by an in-house caliber. Developed by the brand's parent company Frederique Constant, it sports an unusual design feature: instead of the tried and true cam-and-lever or a more precise column-wheel, its chronograph module has a star-shaped gear that makes it easier to produce on an industrial scale without sacrificing much in the precision department.

This Breitling Galactic Unitime SleekT is For Traveler, Not Hitchhiker

Breitling Galactic Unitime SleekT Automatic

The 2015 Breitling Galactic Unitime SleekT 44 may be not as advanced as a GPS-capable Seiko Astron, yet it has a mojo similar to the Swiss brand's most iconic "aviators" issued in the 1950s. What is even more surprising is that all this mojo trickles out of this beautiful timekeeper in a subtle, deliciously refined way: something that we have rarely seen from Breitling during the last decade or two.

Reliable and Sporty: Ball Engineer II Magneto S

Ball Engineer II Magneto S automatic wristwatch (Ref. NM3022C-N1CJ-BK)

The Ball Engineer II Magneto S Automatic (ref. NM3022C-N1CJ-BK) is a fascinating timekeeper. It features an interesting combination of sporty -albeit a bit deceptive- exterior with a reliable -even if a bit too standard- mechanism. It is the way the shielding system works that makes this new gadget stand out from the ranks of other magnetically shielded wristwatches.

Elegant Beast: Breitling Transocean Chronograph 1915

Breitling Transocean Chronograph 1915 hand-wound watch

The new Breitling Transocean Chronograph 1915 (ref. AB141112/G799-154A) is an interesting beast. It nicely mixes its modern design language with visual elements from models dating back to as many as a hundred years ago. Some of these elements -or rather the way Breitling combined them together- look controversial. Some of them -like the choice of caliber- are cheap. Yet, this new variety is a great offer for a person who finds their signature Navitimer and Chronomat models too arrogant for a person of good taste.

The JeanRichard Terrascope 39mm is Adorably UniSexy

JeanRichard Terrascope automatic (ref. 60510D56A602-11A)

With their 39mm JeanRichard Terrascope 60510D56A602-11A, the brand tries to kill two birds with one stone. First, it is the first unisex member of the Terrascope collection. Second, it is the first Terrascope that is less than 40 millimeters without the crown. Finally, you don't have to be a huge guy to wear one of these with pride: you can be a skinny girl, too.

The “Classic Cushion” Seiko Recraft Automatic SNKM97

Seiko Recraft Automatic (Ref. SNKM97)

Seiko has recently presented the new Recraft line of affordable dress watches. The collection comes in different color variations and features stainless steel and gold-toned versions. The main selling point? The finely crafted, mildly oversized cases, of course! Also, the in-house Caliber 7S26 self-winding movement. It is the same inexpensive, bullet-proof mechanism that also animated their Seiko SKX781 Orange Monster diver.