Hands-On: Venezianico Arsenale Sumi-e Limited-Edition Watch Brings Japanese Serenity With Italian Flair

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. In only a handful of years since its debut, young independent brand Venezianico has built an impressive reputation among enthusiasts for its refined design language, solid value proposition, and above all, its proudly Venetian heritage. Nearly…

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Belhamel Introduces Two New Colors To The Contra A39 Watch Collection

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. After the sold-out success of its original colorways, London-based Belhamel is expanding its offerings with two new dials. Focusing on limited-run watches driven by a blend of vintage and contemporary design cues, Belhamel focuses on engaging…

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Independent Succession: Meet The Five Candidates Of The AHCI

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Founded in 1985 by Vincent Calabrese and Svend Andersen, the AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants) champions independent watchmaking in its purest form. Today, it numbers 36 members, and its ethos, nay, mission, is to perpetuate…

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Hands-On Debut: Zenith Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli Watch Brings Regal Color To An Aggressive Design

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. There’s something viscerally satisfying about a big, loud, unapologetically bold sports watch. In an age of restrained, demure silhouettes and 34mm men’s watches, a beefy, stylized chronograph might seem like a bit of a dinosaur, but…

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Hands-On Debut: The RZE UTD-8000-CKG In Green Cerakote Celebrates 1990s Dad Watch Nostalgia

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. If mainstream 1990s digital sport watches are sexier in your memories than they actually were in real life, then the RZE UTD-8000 digital timepiece collection could be for you. For the UTD-8000, the Canadian brand has…

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New Release: Hublot Big Bang Ahmed Seddiqi 75th Anniversary Watches Celebrate Two Milestone Anniversaries

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. A major component of Dubai Watch Week surrounds the various Seddiqi-exclusive limited editions that the participating brands release at the Middle East’s premier horology show. For Hublot, the 2025 edition of Dubai Watch Week provides an…

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Hands-On Debut: The New TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Watch Is Inspired By Formula 1 Night Circuits

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Over the years, TAG Heuer has produced numerous different racing-inspired watches, but for many people (myself included), the Monaco will always be the first model that comes to mind whenever the Swiss brand is mentioned within…

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