Introducing: Ōtsuka Lōtec Goes High Complication With The New 'No. 9'

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. What We Know If Instagram stories are any guide, this might be the most frequently shared and likely the most surprising new release of the year, as Jiro Katayama, founder of the Japanese-exclusive microbrand Ōtsuka Lōtec,…

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Introducing: Baltic's Dive Watch Gets A Facelift With The Aquascaphe MK2

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. What We Know Baltic’s Aquascaphe Classic is the brand’s longest-standing model, now seven years into its product cycle and still one of the best options for someone looking for an affordable, vintage-inspired diver. But any good…

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According To Ariel: More & More Watches Are Being Sold To Hobbyists, Not Luxury Consumers

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. In 2025, an increasing number of wristwatches are being sold to individuals who aren’t seeking to adorn themselves with jewelry or purchase luxury goods meant to reward their success and signal their accomplishments. Rather, more and…

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Hands-On: Casio G-Shock ‘Hidden Glow Vol. 2’ GA2100HDS7A1 Watch

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Launched earlier this year in 2025, the Casio G-Shock “Hidden Glow Vol. 2” series marks the Japanese manufacturer’s second capsule collection of models with luminous dials. The original “Hidden Glow” lineup debuted last year as a…

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The Flyback: A Grand Seiko Inspired By Nature, A Versace Inspired By Mythology, And A Ressence Inspired By Rolex

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Bingo! Bango! Bongo! It’s another edition of The Flyback, your favorite roundup since the herbicide! This week we’ve got something for everyone: iterative Grand Seikos, athletic Hublots, shiny Versaces — plenty. It’s a true smorgasbord of horological…

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Interview: Timezones Is New Middle East Show For Micro & Independent Watch Brands

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. 2025 sees yet another new in-person watch event with the debut of Timezones. The first iteration of the event will be held in Dubai, UAE, in November 2025. The Timezones event was founded by Omar Kabnnai…

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Hands-On: SevenFriday PG/01 GMT Watch

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Despite being characterized by a futuristic and visually complex aesthetic, SevenFriday has historically produced fairly straightforward time-only watches. However, for one of its recent releases of 2025, the Zurich-based brand has created its first GMT-equipped model,…

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