43 mm | WWR

Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer (ref. C01-43AWT2-S00W0-CC)

Dec 06, 2018 by Evgueni Matoussevitch 5038 views

The 2018 Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer (the model with reference number C01-43AWT2-S00W0-CC with a "Camel" leather strap is reviewed here, but there are two more versions available with "Tan" and "Blue" leather bands,) is the young watchmaking brand's latest attempt to conquer the niche of dressy 'UTC' watches. This time, it offers a better-calculated combination of good quality, great exterior, and a nice automatic movement that is equipped with a complication that is manufactured exclusively for Chr. Ward by its long-standing Swiss-based partner.

Swiss

Breitling Navitimer Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Limited Edition in Collaboration with MR PORTER

Aug 29, 2018 by Evgueni Matoussevitch 3987 views

Created in collaboration with MR PORTER, one of their major partners that sells all things luxury, the 2018 Breitling Navitimer Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 is limited to just 1000 pieces, packs a great in-house chronograph caliber, and, as real estate agents like to say, is priced to sell in a market over-saturated with equally elegant pilot's watches produced by well-established brands like Omega and IWC.

Swiss

Montblanc TimeWalker Automatic Chronograph UTC Ceramic (ref. 116101)

May 18, 2017 by Evgueni Matoussevitch 7964 views

Unveiled at the Baselworld 2017, the Montblanc TimeWalker Automatic Chronograph UTC Ceramic (ref. 116101) is a nice (if a bit overpriced to my taste) addition to their line of popular sporty chronographs. While some of the main selling points of this new TimeWalker -like, say, the choice of the movement, as well as the combination of materials- look more "acceptable" to yours truly rather than even mildly "exciting," we at WorldWatchReview.com would still recommend getting one of these oversized pieces of, um, time-measuring opulence if the price is not a problem.

Quartz / Swiss

Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. Carbon (refs. 241776 & 241777)

Jan 23, 2017 by Evgueni Matoussevitch 10259 views

Coming soon to a store near you, the new Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. Carbon (refs. 241776 & 241777) military-style collection offers you a decent Swiss made movement neatly packed into a feather-light carbon-fiber body. Despite being somewhat overpriced, the I.N.O.X. Carbon still gives you tons of style and comfort in return for that hard-earned cash.

Swiss

Eberhard & Co. Scafograf 300 Automatic (Ref. 41034)

Aug 12, 2016 by Evgueni Matoussevitch 6123 views

Presented at Baselworld 2016, the Eberhard & Co. Scafograf 300 (ref. 41034) looks like a faithful recreation of a classic model that was sold by the brand back in the 1950s. Offering you a nice combination of a robust Swiss-made movement, adequate water resistance rating of 300 meters, and an elegant exterior, it is mildly overpriced but will probably be successful in the long run when all sorts of discounts and rebates kick in.

Swiss

TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Ceramic Automatic Diver

Sep 15, 2015 by Evgueni Matoussevitch 10947 views

The iconic TAG Heuer Aquaracer family finally gets a handful of new members that have their stainless steel bezels replaced with ceramic ones. Available in black and blue, with plain or blacked-out steel bodies, and featuring a nice choice of available straps, they are still relatively affordable if you take into account a nice combination of attractive styling, reliability and a bullet-proof automatic movement to finish the picture.

Swiss

Jaquet Droz Grande Heure Minute Quantieme

Aug 28, 2015 by Evgueni Matoussevitch 4295 views

While not terribly expensive (and still not particularly affordable given that so far the collection is only presented in stainless steel), the new Jaquet Droz Grande Heure Minute Quantieme was designed for those people who believe that a dress watch must only be worn with formal attire. While you still can wear one of them with jeans or even chinos, you must be either a really successful screenwriter or a slightly eccentric serial start-upper to pull off the trick.

Japanese

Grand Seiko 55th Anniversary Spring Drive Chronograph LE (ref. SBGC013)

Aug 07, 2015 by Evgueni Matoussevitch 6629 views

With its extremely precise mechanism and a nice sporty case, the new Grand Seiko 55th Anniversary Spring Drive Chronograph (ref. SBGC013) is a perfect (if not a bit overpriced) choice for a person who already has a collection of Speedmasters and wants to spice it with a lot more technologically advanced -and better finished- timekeeper from Japan.

Quartz / Swiss

Breitling Aerospace Evo Night Mission SuperQuartz Chronograph

Jul 11, 2015 by Evgueni Matoussevitch 9656 views

It's hard to believe, but professional-looking Aerospace line is here for the whole three decades! Celebrating the anniversary, Breitling has introduced a limited edition Aerospace Evo Night Mission chronograph. With a total production run limited to mere 300 pieces and a new color of the dial that nicely accents its almost black satin-brushed body, the 2015 model will probably be sold out in no time even despite its impressive price.

Hands-on Review / Quartz

Hands-On: Swatch Irony Browned Quartz Chronograph (Ref. YVS400)

May 13, 2015 by Evgueni Matoussevitch 8613 views

If you are one of those guys who think that they get what they pay for, this Swatch Irony Browned (Ref. YVS400) quartz chronograph is the finest proof that you may be terribly wrong: sometimes you get a lot less.