The Panerai Luminor
If you were to compile a list of the most instantly recognizable timepieces ever made, then Panerai’s Luminor must be at least in the top five. Even if you were to remove any trace of branding, that silhouette is unmistakable, and unlike anything else on the market. Initially created in the early post-war years, the […]
TAG Heuer Watches: A Review
The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer now known as TAG Heuer has been in existence, in one form or another, for more than 160-years. A brand with a long history of innovation, and one indelibly linked with the glamorous world of motorsport, they have a back catalog filled with iconic models, along with a contemporary collection […]
Tudor Watches: A Review
There was a time when Tudor was known simply as ‘the poor man’s Rolex’. In fairness, seeing as Tudor is a subsidiary of Rolex, and the brand’s watches have traditionally been priced far lower than those of its controlling company, it is easy to see why. However, the description, which was always somewhat demeaning, bringing […]
The Beckertime Brand Series: Panerai
It seems strange for a watchmaker with a past as long and storied as Panerai that it was virtually unknown outside military circles before 1993. The once-Italian, now-Swiss brand has actually been in existence since the mid 19th century, but spent most of its first 100+ years or so in business making precision timepieces and […]