Danny Milton

Sep 18, 2024 | teddybaldassarre.com | Danny Milton

In a surprise move, the Murph goes from movie watch to a collection all its own. Sometimes a watch only exists within a very specific context, relegated to an eternity of association to a very specific thing. Sometimes that can be a good thing (ahem, Speedmaster Moonwatch), but it can also be the horological equivalent of typecasting and nobody wants to be George Costanza forever.

Sep 16, 2024 | teddybaldassarre.com | Danny Milton

Three dials represent three cities: London, New York, and Paris. I’ve been covering and getting to know the team at Baltic watches for about half a decade now, and in those five years I have watched the brand – with founder Etienne Malec at the helm – transform itself from “microbrand” playing in the vintage-inspired sandbox, to venerable player in the game full stop.

Aug 30, 2024 | teddybaldassarre.com | Danny Milton

Anthracite, Terracotta, and Green represent the latest chapter in the line. Very few brands have the ability to pull from a vast library of heaters the way Longines can. And Longines doesn’t abuse the luxury it has in its back catalog. It’s entire heritage line is filled with watches from aviation-style to dress. But arguably its greatest asset is its archetypal, dual-crown, Legend Diver – a mid-century iconic design that feels distinctly Longines.

Aug 30, 2024 | teddybaldassarre.com | Danny Milton

Both the complete calendar and three-hander lead off exciting new additions to the line. When it comes to Blancpain, our collective attention is most often focused on the diver range, whether that be the Fifty Fathoms of Bathyscaphe. Just think back to last year when Swatch and Blancpain teamed up to release the Scuba Fifty: a collection of Sistem51-powered Blancpain Swatch models based on the Fifty Fathoms collection. It really brought the line into the mass consumer limelight.

Aug 28, 2024 | teddybaldassarre.com | Danny Milton

Oris, France’s Ligue de Football Professionnel and the French association of children’s charities (CNAPE) come together for the LFP Limited Edition: a watch for a great cause. Oris is a brand known for its sustainability efforts, and it chooses its partnerships wisely in ways where it can either fight for change or promote efforts to that effect. This new release is no different but it is no less a unique approach.