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Hands-On Review: Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow Inter.Bezel

It’s not embarrassing for me to admit that I’ve basically sworn off vintage watches altogether at this point. Too many headaches, too much money for too little reassurance in terms of reliability. That’s why I thoroughly enjoy modern reissues that help me cement that stance. The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow – Inter.Bezel is exactly that kind of watch—a freak show of a design that somehow balances pilot-inspired cues, a chronograph’s busy energy, dive-watch robustness, dual-time tracking, and a set of snap-on bezels in more colors than I expected to care about.

Fortis… Tool Watches in Black Turtlenecks: Artist and Watch Collaborations – Part 2

Fortis is a funny brand. Following their bankruptcy in 2017, signficant attempts have been made to undergo a facelift both in aesthetics and reputation–efforts spearheaded by dual Owner/CEO Jupp Phillip. He’s got his work cut out for him. Despite being the first company to produce the automatic wristwatch, Fortis always seems to be the proverbial last player picked on recess dodgeball teams. It may be difficult to find a reason to fault them for why, but we’re not really surprised either.

Rossling and The Hydromatic

Like most watch guys, my dad got my brothers and me into watches. My dad was a huge watch lover; one of my earliest memories was trying on his giant (well, it seemed giant to me at the time) Seiko 6319-5040. I also still vividly remember his first Rolex. It was a second-hand gold Datejust and it always inspired awe in me.