Hands-On: The Ace Jewelers X Fears Brunswick 38 ‘De Stijl Edition’ Watch Brings Dutch Art To The Wrist

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Despite having a deep appreciation for art-inspired watches, I often find that their designs are a bit hit-or-miss for my personal preferences. Unless the artwork is integrated into the piece in some type of horological manner,…

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Chronoswiss PULSE GMT Watches Bring Dual-Time Tradition Into A Bold, Modern Mechanical Future

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Independent Swiss brand Chronoswiss has long occupied a distinct space in contemporary watchmaking, one that blends traditional craftsmanship with an unmistakably modern, almost architectural design language. With the introduction of the PULSE GMT collection, the brand…

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aBlogtoWatch Weekly Podcast #216: Tourbillon On A Budget, Beverage Branding Gone Wild, And The Longines Debate

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, David, and Ripley kick things off with a tourbillon on a budget that feels equal parts impressive and slightly unhinged, as they try to figure out who exactly this…

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DESDER D001 Watch Brings Italian Coachbuilder Heritage Into High-Concept Haute Horlogerie

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. New independent brand DESDER enters the haute horlogerie space with a debut that rethinks the relationship between form and mechanics. The DESDER D001, introduced from Modena in Italy’s Motor Valley, is positioned not simply as a…

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Peacock Watches: A New Chapter In Haute Horlogerie — From Witness To Divine Craft

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. For generations, haute horlogerie has been defined as much by geography as by craft. Switzerland, with its centuries-old traditions, has long shaped expectations around mechanical excellence. But that definition is evolving, and Peacock Watches is among…

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Norqain Adventure Chrono NHL Limited Edition Watch Review: A Hockey-Inspired Watch Kicks Off The Brand’s New Partnership

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Late in 2025, Swiss brand Norqain announced a new partnership that seemed like a natural evolution. The brand was co-founded by Mark Streit, a former captain on both the New York Islanders and the Swiss national…

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One To Watch: Mineroci Blends Chinese Cultural Influence With A Remontoir D’égalité For A Complicated Second Watch

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Origin Story For a little while, I’ve been following Mineroci, a Beijing-based independent watchmaker that has shown some pretty remarkable talent for interpreting traditional Swiss inspiration into a new, pretty impressive watch. That piece, the RD002,…

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