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Bernhardt Captain Review: An Unexpected Dress Watch From an American Microbrand
Here we go again. Iโm spending time with a rose gold-coated, dressier watch, which is pretty far outside my usual collecting habits. Still, Iโve found that I learn a lot about my tastes whenever I force myself into these little explorations. In this case, Iโm glad I did. For as long as I can remember, Iโve associated Bernhardt with the Binnacle Diver. So when the brand reached out to share something with TBWS, I was surprised to see the Captain, a newer, dressier offering that comes in at under $1,000.
Man Who Called $3,500 Seiko a “Cash Grab” Pre-Orders $18,300 Blancpain, Cites “Heritage”
SCHAUMBURG, IL โ Kevin Peabody, who spent much of 2023 informing several watch forums that Seiko had “completely lost the plot” by charging $3,500 for the SJE093, has placed a fully paid pre-order for an …
Glashรผtte Original Found a Better Balance for Its Senator Chronograph Watch
Glashรผtte Original has introduced two new Senator Chronographs for 2026, and the interesting part has less to do with the brandโs historical positioning than with what has disappeared. The new Senator Chronograph and Senator Chronograph Navigator share the same stainless steel case and Caliber 37-24 automatic flyback chronograph movement. Both measure 41mm across and 12.9mm thick, with a 48.5mm lug-to-lug measurement. They also retain Glashรผtte Originalโs Panorama Date, which remains one of the easiest ways to identify a modern GO from across the room. Both are regular-production models.
Tissot Found a Clever Way to Make Its Familiar PRX Automatic Watch Feel New Again
At this point, most of us know what a Tissot PRX looks like. That familiar look makes this new white mother-of-pearl version interesting because the dial messes with a formula that’s become almost instantly recognizable. The new PRX 40mm Powermatic 80, reference T137.407.11.111.00, takes a dial treatment previously offered on the smaller 35mm model and drops it into the larger automatic PRX. On paper, we might think that sounds like another straightforward expansion of an already enormous collection. Visually, I think thereโs a little more going on here.
Kiwame Tokyoโs New Automatic Dress Watch Takes Minimalism Seriously
Iโve been keeping a close eye on Kiwame Tokyo this year, and I just love that the brand hasn’t stopped with all these bangers. Each new release has felt increasingly clear about what a Kiwame watch should look like. The new Yane might be the clearest example yet. Yane means โroofโ in Japanese, and Kiwame says the watch takes its cues from traditional temple architecture around the brandโs home in Asakusa. That explanation can easily become marketing doing more work than the watch itself. Here, though, you can see where the idea actually affected the design.
