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The Cartier Roadster Revs Up Once More

Tanisha Angel — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:38:30 +0000

Over a decade after being discontinued, the Cartier Roadster makes a triumphant return — and, a case for being your new daily driver. The Roadster has always been an interesting timepiece within Cartier’s stable; uniting the maison’s prowess for creating elegant shaped watches with its legacy of creating the first pilot’s watch—the Santos—for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Introduced in 2002 at the turn of the millennium, the Cartier Roadster looked ahead while referencing the past. The tonneau (barrel-shaped) case took […]

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What On Earth Is A GADA Watch? And, The Best (Non-Boring!) Ones To Cop

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:29:43 +0000

If you frequent watch forums and consider yourself something of a watch idiot savant (WIS), you’re likely all too familiar with the term ‘GADA watch’. If you’re an actual functioning member of society and spend your time doing…literally anything else, allow us to explain. A GADA watch is an acronymic term that refers to a ‘Go Anywhere, Do Anything’ watch. It’s a watch that you can wear while doing anything and looks right in any location; somewhat synonymous with the […]

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These Unconventional & Asymmetrical Watches Think Outside The Circle

Henry Blake — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:06:43 +0000

Regardless of whether you tend to gravitate towards tool or dress watches, it’s quite likely your watch of choice will be circular and almost certain it will be symmetrical. It’s only natural given watches are used to measure the passing of time in equal increments (just think back to all those primary school maths lessons visually depicting fractions in the form of pies or pizzas). Plus, wristwatches are derived from pocket watches, which were exclusively created in round shapes to […]

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Cartier Riffs On Old Favourites For Watches & Wonders 2026

Theo Rosen — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:29:30 +0000

Cartier has released its Watches & Wonders 2026 novelties, with the ‘watchmaker of shapes’ proving its moniker isn’t for naught. Cartier’s Watches & Wonders 2026 releases see additions to the Baignoire, Roadster, Santos-Dumont, Tortue, and Santos lines, while the collector-oriented Cartier Privé line ushers in fresh takes on iconic styles with the Tank Normale, Tortue Chronographe Monopoussoir, and Crash Squelette. Herewith, every Cartier release from Watches & Wonders 2026. Cartier Tortue Cartier is listening to its customers. Two years ago, […]

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Making A Case For The Engagement Watch

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:57:49 +0000

Engagement rings have been around for centuries, with Pope Nicholas I declaring that a gold ring represented a man’s intent to marry in a letter to Boris I of Bulgaria in 860, however, it wasn’t until 1947 that the De Beers “a diamond is forever” slogan and campaign cemented diamond rings as an engagement necessity. While engagement – and more specifically, diamond engagement – rings have certainly enjoyed an illustrious time in the spotlight, conceptions around them are slowly but […]

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The Best Chronograph Watches To Buy In 2026 (And, What A Chronograph Is)

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:52:34 +0000

Equally as relevant now as they were upon their invention over two centuries ago, the appeal and popularity of the chronograph has not attenuated since its inception. While chronograph watches were initially introduced to make astronomical calculations before being adopted as a ‘doctor’s watch’, it’s their ties to motorsport (and a certain Paul Newman) that have served to cement its place in the horological cultural lexicon. Whether it’s used to calculate lap times, measure the heartbeats of patients, or simply […]

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The Best Luxury Watches For Women With Small (& Tiny) Wrists

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:39:52 +0000

There is no shortage of articles on the best watches for small wrists. However, the initial hit of excitement at seeing a story on recommendations for good small watches is invariably followed by a wave of disappointment upon realising the article in question considers a 6.5” wrist ‘small’ and said recommended ‘small’ watches are sized from 36 to 39mm. As someone with a 5.12” (13cm) wrist, even a 36mm case can have lug overhang, rendering the majority of these supposedly […]

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Every Cartier Release From Watches & Wonders 2025

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000

This year, Cartier is focused on the themes of metamorphosis and evolution, with its Watches & Wonders 2025 releases iterating on its heritage and transforming classic timepieces into objects of desire by way of precious metals and gemstones. Cartier’s Watches & Wonders 2025 releases are in line with several of our watch trend predictions for the year; namely dichotomous (in this case, big) case sizes, unique time displays, and the fusion of jewellery and watches. Herewith, all the new releases […]

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Be There & Be Square; The Best Square & Rectangular Watches For Men

John Deckard — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 02:47:54 +0000

Square watches have come back (a)round, with the silhouette simultaneously contemporary and timeless. Both square and rectangular watches exude a rakish sensibility befitting of a gentleman while remaining definitively on-trend. However, it’s not all Cartier Tanks and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reversos. An increasing number of watch manufacturers are squaring up, creating four-edged cases for those who are more ‘baller’ and less classic – just look at the Hublot Square Bang Unico and the Hermes H08. The best rectangular and square watches for […]

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No Bones About It; These Are The Best Skeletonised Watches In 2026

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:49:02 +0000

Historically, watches have always left a little something to the imagination. Namely, the mechanisms powering them. While exhibition casebacks allow wearers to view the movement from behind, the dial conceals the majority of the magic. Skeletonised, or open-worked, watches put the mechanical complexity behind a timepiece on full display, with the dial serving as a window into the gears, wheels, and bridges that make a watch tick. The best skeleton watches don’t merely slap a sapphire crystal onto the dial […]

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