Andrew McGrotty
Author/Co-Author of 123 articles
Andrew had built a career in the luxury fashion sector, working with some of the most established brands in London. He has a particular interest in luxury, timeless pieces, and enjoys keeping up with trends and writing about the latest collections.
Grand Seiko’s golden sunrise Tentagraph gets precious metal treatment
Grand Seiko introduces the fourth Evolution 9 Tentagraph with precious metal accents for the first time. The SLGC006 features a copper-pink dial inspired by Mt. Iwate at sunrise, housed in High-Intensity Titanium with 18k rose gold details.
Hamilton drops new military-inspired aviation watches
Hamilton expands its Khaki Aviation collection with several new models including a mechanical chronograph, bronze-cased Pioneer, and colorful X-Wind variants. The military-inspired timepieces range from £930 to £2,050.
Hermès drops cool titanium H08 sports watches
Hermès introduces two new titanium H08 models featuring icy blue colorways and ceramic bezels. The 39mm sports watches showcase the Parisian maison's athletic side with Swiss H1837 movements and prices starting at $7,900.
Jack Mason drops official Root Beer GMT that isn’t a Rolex
Texas watchmaker Jack Mason teams with A&W to create the first official Root Beer GMT, challenging Rolex's soda-themed monopoly. The limited edition Strat-o-timer features orange and brown colorway inspired by the classic beverage brand.
Piaget goes green with ultra-thin Altiplano duo
Piaget introduces two new Altiplano models in sophisticated khaki green and yellow gold. The Ultimate Concept Tourbillon maintains its record 2mm thickness while the 910P delivers ultra-thin elegance at 4.3mm in the collection's first yellow gold case.
Parmigiani Fleurier opens first Asian boutique in Tokyo’s Ginza
Swiss luxury watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier opens its first Asian boutique in Tokyo's prestigious Ginza district. The two-level flagship on Chuo-dori represents the brand's commitment to the Japanese market despite industry headwinds.
Zenith’s space-forged chronograph goes worldwide
Zenith brings its meteorite-dialed Chronomaster Sport to global markets, featuring authentic space fragments with unique Widmanstätten patterns. The $17,500 chronograph combines celestial materials with the brand's legendary El Primero 3600 movement.
Maurice Lacroix goes carbon with new AIKONIC collection
Maurice Lacroix expands its popular AIKON family with the new AIKONIC collection, featuring distinctive carbon dials, ceramic bezels, and a patented quick-change strap system. Each piece showcases innovative Swiss craftsmanship from the Jura region.
Breitling drops tough IRONMAN watches built for Champions
Swiss watchmaker Breitling unveils two limited edition Endurance Pro models celebrating IRONMAN's 2025 World Championships. The titanium and ultra-light Breitlight versions feature championship-specific designs and robust SuperQuartz movements perfect for extreme athletes.
Panerai drops military-inspired dive watches in striking green
Panerai releases Submersible Marina Militare and Carbotech models honoring Italian Navy heritage with green dials at $12,500 and $19,500.
Inside British microbrand Anoma’s innovative triangular watch design
Anoma releases A1 Optical with 50 triangular patterns creating optical illusions in distinctive 39x38mm triangular case at $2,923.
U-Boat’s extreme dive watch costs 85% less than Rolex equivalent
U-Boat launches Profondo 10,000 MT with 10,000m water resistance, 46mm titanium case, and unique design at $4,200.
Bremont’s legendary orange pilot watch returns in titanium
Bremont launches refined Altitude MB Meteor with iconic orange barrel, Grade 2 titanium construction, and Martin-Baker heritage at EUR 5,950.
Timex’s new Kermit and Smurf watches are made for Rolex nerds
Timex and seconde/seconde/ release limited IYKYK Kermit and Smurf homage watches with cartoon seconds hands at $249 each.
Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph Ocean Green is the dive watch of summer
Oris releases Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph 40mm in Ocean Green with vintage styling and modern mechanics starting at CHF 4,000.
Blancpain’s $30K diving watch just got a shocking orange makeover
Blancpain introduces Fifty Fathoms Tech 45mm with interchangeable straps in orange and white, bringing lifestyle appeal to professional diving tool.
IWC unveils elegant Portofino Automatic Day & Night 34 in rose gold
IWC releases 34mm Portofino Automatic Day & Night in rose gold with diamond markers and charming day/night indicator at EUR 17,500.
Voutilainen creates unique 28 Kohan Fusing Swiss craft with Japanese art
Voutilainen creates unique 28 Kohan timepiece fusing Swiss watchmaking with Japanese urushi lacquer art inspired by Finnish nature.
TAG Heuer becomes official timekeeper of TCS New York City Marathon
TAG Heuer becomes official timekeeper of TCS New York City Marathon, bringing Swiss precision to world's largest marathon.
Breitling teams with Erling Haaland for cosmic Meteorite Dial Chronomat
Breitling and Erling Haaland create cosmic Chronomat collection with meteorite dials cut from 4.5 billion-year-old space rock.
Parmigiani Fleurier unveils summer-inspired Tonda PF Sport Chronograph
Parmigiani Fleurier unveils Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Rose Gold Sandstone with Mediterranean summer inspiration and COSC-certified movement.
TAG Heuer ditches F1 for sailing with surprise Carrera drop
TAG Heuer releases 500-piece Carrera "Seafarer" combining motorsports aesthetics with 1950s regatta heritage and tide-indication history.
F1 legend Montoya gets fourth custom Rolex in rose gold
Artisans de Genève creates fourth Juan Pablo Montoya Rolex Daytona in rose gold with skeletonized dial and Colombian flag colors.
This new Bell & Ross looks like it belongs on a fighter jet
Bell & Ross releases 500-piece BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic with stealth aircraft-inspired design and skeletonized dial.
Rolex Land-Dweller auction reaches $51,250 on eBay
First Rolex Land-Dweller auction reaches $51,250 on eBay Live, more than triple the $15,350 retail price in secondary market debut.
Norqain makes Independence Skeleton smaller and smarter
Norqain releases 40mm Independence Skeleton models with transparent mainplate and COSC-certified NB08S movement from $4,490.
Vacheron Constantin unveils zodiac series with hand-crafted dials
Vacheron Constantin unveils 12-piece Métiers d'Art Tribute to the Celestial series with hand-guilloché zodiac dials and tourbillon movement.
Seiko asks fans to choose next 1965 Diver colorway
Seiko launches fan poll to choose next 1965 Diver color from four ocean-inspired options, celebrating 62MAS 60th anniversary.
Timex gives heritage chronograph a sporty summer makeover with fabric straps
Timex releases Waterbury Heritage Chronograph with fabric straps in three colorways including racing green, priced at $299.
Why the Parmigiani Fleurier PF070 deserves every watch lover’s attention
In the watch business, where larger players like Rolex and Omega control attention, independent Swiss makers find it hard to get noticed. But often, smaller companies build movements that exceed their well-known rivals in technical quality. For example, Parmigiani Fleurier’s new PF070 chronograph caliber is a 5Hz movement that stands out, and watch experts should […]
Killer tribute: Seiko’s Jaws Turtle honors Spielberg’s masterpiece
Seiko honors Jaws 50th anniversary with 5,000-piece Prospex Turtle diver featuring shark silhouette dial and Orca caseback engraving.
Tudor honors cycling legend with yellow Pelagos tribute watch
Tudor unveils 300-piece Pelagos FXD Chrono "Yellow" honoring cycling legend Fabian Cancellara's return to Tour de France as team owner.
Zenith’s summer dream watch ends epic Surfer collaboration
Zenith and Time+Tide complete surfer trilogy with 100-piece Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic featuring blue gradient dial.
Casio brings back its impossibly small ring watch
Casio restocks popular Ring Watch CRW001-1 in US on July 1st following instant sellout, featuring miniature digital display and dual time zones.
Gaming meets horology in Hamilton’s Death Stranding 2 timepiece
Hamilton creates first gaming collaboration with Kojima Productions for Death Stranding 2, featuring titanium Boulton with sapphire crystals, limited to 2,000 pieces.
Grand Seiko’s claw-inspired watch costs $16,400
Grand Seiko launches Tokyo Lion Tentagraph with first mechanical chronograph and Brilliant Hard Titanium construction at $16,400.
Zenith Chronomaster original debuts handsome midnight blue dial variant
Zenith introduces Chronomaster Original with midnight blue dial featuring El Primero 3600 movement and 1/10th second precision at CHF 9,900.
Ulysse Nardin dazzles with blast sparkling rainbow high jewelry limited edition
Ulysse Nardin creates Blast Sparkling Rainbow with 211 rainbow sapphires using mystery setting, limited to 8 pieces at CHF 451,700.
LeBron James unveils $450,000 Richard Mille Lakers-inspired limited edition
LeBron James reveals $450,000 Richard Mille limited edition honoring Lakers heritage, featuring team colors and personal design in 150 pieces.
Tissot celebrates swiss heritage with Jungfraubahn Alpine railway collaboration
Tissot collaborates with Jungfraubahn railway on five limited-edition watches celebrating Swiss Alps heritage through PR 100 and T-Touch models.
H. Moser & Cie. unleashes pioneer spiced aqua collection in turquoise and orange
H. Moser & Cie. launches Pioneer Spiced Aqua Collection with audacious turquoise and orange timepieces priced $16,900-$93,500.
Citizen launches ATTESA blue universe collection with duratect dlc blue coating
Citizen launches ATTESA Blue Universe Collection with Duratect DLC Blue coating, featuring space-inspired design at $1,080-$2,437.
Citizen teams with Marvel for Fantastic Four-inspired super titanium Zenshin
Citizen launches Marvel Zenshin limited edition at $495, featuring Super Titanium construction and Fantastic Four-inspired design elements.
Bremont Supermarine 500m surfs with ripple-effect dial
Bremont refreshes Supermarine 500M with wave-textured dial and Tom Bridge partnership, starting at $4,700 for summer 2025 collection.
Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces Polaris Chronograph in signature ocean grey lacquer
Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces Polaris Chronograph with Ocean Grey lacquer dial featuring complex 35-layer construction and Caliber 761 movement.
Fellows auction spotlights platinum Rolex Daytona among 464 coveted timepieces
Fellows auction on June 26 features platinum Rolex Daytona with ice blue dial ($74k-$101k) among 464 luxury timepieces from top brands.
Blancpain completes Fifty Fathoms collection with versatile 38mm additions
Blancpain completes Fifty Fathoms collection with 38mm additions in steel, titanium, and gold, creating comprehensive three-size lineup.
Tudor introduces Black Bay 54 in lagoon blue with refined aesthetic
Tudor launches Black Bay 54 "Lagoon Blue" at $4,350, featuring contemporary pale blue dial and refined five-link bracelet design.
Chopard honors Sir Stirling Moss with Mille Miglia limited edition
Chopard honors Sir Stirling Moss with limited Mille Miglia chronograph at $10,800 and upgrades GTS Power Control with in-house movement.
G-Shock’s original DW-5000c gets mighty full metal reissue
G-Shock honors 1983 DW-5000C with Full-Metal GMW-B5000D-1C featuring stainless steel construction and original red, blue, yellow colorway.