Mondaine SBB Vintage Limited Edition Watch Hands-On
Mondaine is a brand that I quite like from a design and price standpoint, but unfortunately, the last several years have seen very little new from the typically strong brand. A few years ago they started to test with sport models, and had even started to include tritium gas tubes into the hands of a lot of their watches. You can see an best watches review of a Mondaine Sport Chronograph here, and a review of a more subtle Mondaine sport model here. These are both low-priced, but high-value timepieces with a look that is all about the traditional Swiss SBB Railways clock.If you recall from last year, there was pretty big issue regarding this iconic Swiss clock. Mondaine I believe is a licensee able to use the design from the Swiss Railways. Apple however decided to use this iconic design as a clock face in its iOS 6 operating system which is available on devices such as the iPhone and iPad. Apple never asked for permission to use the design which was not exactly in the public domain. I
Zelos Introduces Three Striking New Models in the Horizons Watch Collection
Sponsored post presented on best watches by advertiserSponsored post presented on best watches by advertiserZelos utilizes colors, textures, and materials like no one else in horology, all the while offering incredible value. Premium materials, outstanding fit and finish, and an instantly recognizable design language, all at an accessible price. Following up on the success of the Zelos Horizons GMT (a 40mm GMT watch featuring a Swiss ETA 2893 movement and 200m of water resistance), Zelos has released three new models in the Horizons line. Founder Elshan Tang designed the Horizons line as a vintage-inspired series of watches "meant to be fun and vibrant, much like watches in the 1970s."Mission accomplished. The new collection consists of three new models - one with a dive bezel, one with a 12-hr bezel, and a field watch-each in three unique colorways. The Horizons 39mm range all come in a slim, versatile new case, are powered by Miyota automatic movements, and debut at a launch price of