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This Approachable 38mm Dive Watch Goes Toe-to-Toe With Bigger-Name Alternatives
It’s easy to miss what Certina has been doing lately. Quiet releases, mostly online chatter, and a Swatch Group parent that can be tough to keep up with when it comes to press comms. But if you’ve been watching from the sidelines, the brand’s DS Action Diver 38mm has steadily become one of the more practical offerings. With a few careful updates, it now gets another small nudge forward: ceramic bezels, new dial options, and a mix of case materials. All of this without losing what made it work in the first place.
Doxa Sub 300 Review: Eight Years With the Aqua Lung Limited Edition
It’s time. Now, in 2025, I think it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the Doxa Sub 300 “Black Lung” re-edition I purchased back in 2017. Some watches show up after a lot of second-guessing. …
Jack Mason’s Strat-o-Timer GMT Is Impossible to Ignore Now
I used to skip over Jack Mason without thinking much about it. Not because the designs were bad. If anything, the Strat-o-timer always looked pretty sharp. It had presence, strong specs, and a surprisingly loyal …
Christopher Ward Bel Canto Lumière Turns the Chime Into a Full-On Light Show
Yesterday I spent time writing about the C1 Jump Hour Mk V, and at the time it felt like the brand had reached a clear pinnacle. That piece brought back the JJ01 module with clean execution and self-assured design. It seemed like a confident way to continue Christopher Ward’s upward trend. With today’s announcement of the Christopher Ward Bel Canto Lumière, it’s clear they had more in reserve. They are relentless. Absolute Mad Lads.
Christopher Ward Can’t Keep Getting Away With This
Somehow, in a year where most brands are playing it safe or playing catch‑up, Christopher Ward is out here dropping mechanical mic drops like it’s routine. The C1 Jump Hour Mk V continues the brand’s 2025 hot streak and reinforces its status as one of the most relentlessly ambitious independents operating today.
