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Kiwame Tokyo Returns to Form with the MUNE Field Watch Series
Iโve been keeping an eye on Kiwame Tokyo since that crazy cool field watch they announced recently. It felt like they were trying to figure out what a modern Japanese microbrand could look like without overexplaining it. This new MUNE Series feels like a continuation of that idea, but also a bit of a reset for them.
Timex Drops an Affordable Titanium Dive Watch Under $500
Timex has announced the Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic, a new mechanical dive watch that expands the brandโs Expedition collection further into enthusiast territory. Priced at $449 on rubber and $549 on bracelet, the release introduces a titanium case and a Seiko-sourced automatic movement to a segment where Timex has historically leaned on quartz.
Raymond Weil Isnโt Messing Around With โThe Fiftyโ Chronograph Watch
I didnโt have Raymond Weil on my radar like this even two years ago. It was a brand I associated with safe plays and department store counters, not something Iโd bring up in a conversation with collectors. Then the Millesime showed up, won a GPHG, and things got spicy.
The Affordable Automatic Watch Tissot Keeps Getting Right
The Tissot Gentleman has been one of the more compelling stories in the entry-level mechanical space since it arrived in 2019, and the brand has now expanded the collection with a new 38mm variant. For a watch that already had a decent following at 40mm, this feels like a logical next step rather than a dramatic reinvention. Whether it’s the right step is worth thinking through.
Baltic Unveils the Heures du Monde, Its First Worldtimer Watch
This feels like the next logical move for Baltic. The French boutique brand has announced the Heures du Monde, its first worldtimer, offered in three stone dial variants (sodalite, tiger’s eye, and labradorite) each limited to 200 pieces. This run is framed as a lead-up to a future regular production version, which tells you something about how Baltic is thinking about this model long-term. Pricing lands at EUR 1,300 (starting at roughly $1,500) on leather, EUR 1,350 on a metal bracelet.
