Bill Yao's Tornek-Rayville is launching the CISO M38 today Friday 05 Sep. In a nutshell, it's an homage to the Seiko MACVSOG Seiko watches (6619-8060 and variants), using modern hackable and handwinding NH36 movements, along with sapphire ins…
Continue readingSketchy email from a watch vendor in Singapore requesting reimbursement for FedEx fees.
I am withholding the name of the watchmaker at this time, but need to get this off my chest, and warn my fellow horophiles.
I was following a Kickstarter campaign from a watchmaker in Singapore and was closely following their launch. I ended up not bu…
Continue readingBeautiful new Datsun 240 inspired Seiko trio
What do you guys think of this new release? It should become available sometime next month. I think they're gorgeous – particularly the mechanical Speedtimer (first one on the left in the picture below). When I was a kid, my favorite cars were the…
Continue readingBenrus is bringing a new watch to Windup Chicago
It looks like a Type I in desert tan.
Continue readingHeads up on upcoming launch from Swedish brand Tuseno
Squale launched new Master models today
Squale Master Collection || Squale Official Website
Squale Master Collection || Squale Official Web…
Continue reading01 June again – now we have a special LE ProPilot – the 2025 Hölstein Edition.
Full lume dial, DLC coating.
CHF 4,150
More info on Hodinkee Introducing: The Oris Hölstein Edition 2025
Continue reading[UPDATED] New drop from Marathon is out: “Blue Yonder” Navigator

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Yeah, it’s quartz, has tritium mini baton indices, and a sloped 12 hour 2nd time zone bezel, but what do you guys think about that dial? I think it’s going to be a Navigator variant.
New drop from Marathon coming Thursday 15th May

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Yeah, it’s quartz, has tritium mini baton indices, and a sloped 12 hour 2nd time zone bezel, but what do you guys think about that dial? I think it’s going to be a Navigator variant.
French Court Rules Against Rolex Customizer Skeleton Concept

French Court Rules Against Rolex Customizer Skeleton Concept
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AFAIK, Rolex and Skeleton Concepts had no agreement in place. People would typically send in their Subs and Daytonas for modification.
In a nutshell, there was never really a “relationship” like a partnership. Skeleton Concept was doing its own thing by customizing Rolex watches, and Rolex eventually put its foot down legally to protect its name and reputation. It’s a…
French Court Rules Against Rolex Customizer Skeleton Concept