IWC Drops the First Purple Dial in Its Pilot’s Watch History for F1’s Original Night Race
It's built for the Mercedes pit crew as much as the drivers.
Category: Watches
Porsche’s 911 Challenge Cages the GT3 and Becomes Its “Entry-Level” Race Car
The Cayman's old job now belongs to a caged, stripped, 9,000-rpm GT3.
Reebok Just Built Its Own Retro-Runner Inspired Birkenstock Boston in Taupe Suede
The catch? Right now it's only on sale in South Korea.
Introducing: The AnOrdain Model 1 Porcelain (Live Pics)
What We Know Today, Glaswegian brand AnOrdain, known for its handcrafted grand feu enamel dials, introduces the second entry in its porcelain dial series with the Model 1 Porcelain. Counterintuitively, it follows last year's Model 2 Porcelain, which marked the brand's first watch with a porcelain dial. While the dials are still produced by hand…
Hands-On: The Laurent Ferrier Sport Traveller
There were three watches I was disappointed to have missed at Watches & Wonders. To be fair, I missed all the releases at Watches & Wonders this year, but in my mind, the three most interesting watches from the show were the Vacheron Constantin Overseas "Cardinal Points," the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronograph Mystérieux, and…
Introducing: Noah x Timex MK1 Anchor (Live Pics)
What We Know This week, Noah, the New York City–based menswear brand that has made a name for itself by blending modern streetwear aesthetics with classic Ivy style, has dropped yet another in their series of highly sought-after limited-edition collaborations with Timex. But this time, instead of evoking classic dress watches, they've opted to move…
Introducing – Awake Adds Storm, Blood Moon, and Lagoon Colours to the Son Mai Frosted Leaf Collection
Awake is adding three new versions to its Son Mai collection, with Frosted Leaf Storm, Blood Moon, and Lagoon variants. The Frosted Leaf first appeared in 2025 with blue, green, and moka dials, followed by the Royal Red and Royal Blue versions, each with its own take on the lacquer work. It also gave the…
First Look – The New Purple IWC Pilot Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
In the fast-paced, ultra-competitive world of Formula 1, few things are certain. One element that you can certainly be sure of, though, is the fact that there will always be a next race, a next Grand Prix, a next clash of superstar drivers. And in a sport where a win or loss can come down…
Introducing – Bianchet Unveils the UltraFino Tonneau in Full Ceramic
Unveiled in 2025, the Bianchet UltraFino Tonneau (to differentiate it from the circular-shaped Ultrafino Rotondo) was an important release for the young independent watch brand. It was its first ultra-thin model, its first self-winding watch and its first timepiece with an integrated bracelet. Since the initial launch in grade 5 titanium cases, we’ve seen several…