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A First Look: Standout Watches from Phillips' Geneva Watch Auction XXI

2 weeks ago | wristenthusiast.com | Craig Karger

On the heals of Watches & Wonders in Geneva, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is gearing up for the Geneva Watch Auction XXI, scheduled for May 10th and 11th, 2025. The event will feature nearly 200 impressive timepieces, ranging from vintage rarities to modern masterpieces. Recently, I attended a special preview in New York, which provided an exclusive early look at some of the auction's most anticipated watches. One standout was the Rolex Daytona Ref.
Hands-On Review of the Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis

2 weeks ago | wristenthusiast.com | Craig Karger

The case measures 39mm by 41mm, which sounds a little unusual but wears like a compact cushion. Lug-to-lug, it’s extremely manageable. The thickness is just 9mm, and the total weight is 64 grams, which puts it in that ultra-light category that makes it as light as some of the lightest watches on the market. Ergonomically, it's dialed in.
Wrist Enthusiast Radio: Inside Watches & Wonders 2025 - Recapping the Best New Watches of the Show (Episode 33)

2 weeks ago | wristenthusiast.com | Craig Karger

In this very special episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio, join Craig, Derek, and Ben LIVE from the Ulysse Nardin booth at Watches & Wonders Geneva as they dive into the most exciting releases, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes moments from the watch industry’s biggest event of the year.
Hands-On Review: Grand Seiko’s U.F.A. Duo Delivers Accuracy and Adjustment

2 weeks ago | wristenthusiast.com | Craig Karger

When I first heard about the new Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. releases, my ears perked up. Not just because of the ±20 seconds per year accuracy (though, yes, that's wild), but because of one little detail: a newly developed, tool-free micro-adjustment clasp. If you’ve followed Grand Seiko for any length of time, you know this has been a pain point for a lot of collectors. Beautiful cases, stunning dials, innovative movements... and a clasp that didn’t quite live up to the rest.
Hands-On With the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface

3 weeks ago | wristenthusiast.com | Craig Karger

The day and month are printed on transparent sapphire discs on the top side of the dial, and they float just above the movement in a way that’s incredibly crisp in person. There’s no distortion, no haze. The typography is thin and restrained, and it adds to the legibility of the watch. The blued pointer date hand tracks the outer calendar ring, and at 6 o’clock, there’s the moon phase. Silver, clean, and photorealistic, but not overly decorative. Just well-executed.
Introducing the Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. - Now With a Micro-Adjustment

3 weeks ago | wristenthusiast.com | Craig Karger

The Basics Case: 37mm x 11.4mm, High-Intensity Titanium (SLGB003) or Platinum 950 (SLGB001) Crystal: Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface Movement: Grand Seiko Spring Drive Caliber 9RB2, automatic, ±20 seconds/year accuracy, 72-hour power reserve, 34 jewels Water Resistance: 10 bar (100 meters) Strap Options: Bracelet in titanium with micro-adjust clasp (SLGB003); crocodile strap with platinum/white gold clasp (SLGB001) Price: $10,900 (SLGB003);...
Grand Seiko Unleashes the Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009

3 weeks ago | wristenthusiast.com | Craig Karger

The dial is a showstopper. Inspired by the mane of a lion, it has a textured, almost windswept pattern that’s just weird enough to be interesting but still elegant enough to wear every day. The applied indexes are tall, sharply faceted, and filled with generous Lumibrite, giving the watch a sense of depth and legibility that the SLGC001 sometimes lacked.
Introducing the IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35: Smaller But Still Genta

3 weeks ago | wristenthusiast.com | Craig Karger

The BasicsCase: 35 mm diameter, 9.4 mm thickness, available in 18-carat 5N gold or stainless steelCrystal: Sapphire, convex, with anti-reflective coating on both sidesMovement: Calibre 47110, automatic winding, 28,800 vph, 42-hour power reserveWater Resistance: 10 barStrap Options: Integrated bracelet in matching gold or stainless steel with butterfly folding claspPrice: Upon request for gold model, approx. CHF 6,900 for stainless steelThe JuiceLet’s get into what makes this one special.
Hands-On Review of the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding 270th Anniversary

3 weeks ago | wristenthusiast.com | Craig Karger

Vacheron Constantin doesn’t need a party trick to get your attention. When you’ve been making watches for 270 years. Yes, two hundred and seventy! So you can let the longevity of the brand speak for itself. And with the new Traditionnelle Manual-Winding 270th Anniversary in platinum, the message is clear: substance over spectacle, finesse over flash. This isn’t one of those loud anniversary pieces stuffed with complications or cased in experimental materials.
IWC Goes Full Ceramic with the New Ingenieur Automatic 42

3 weeks ago | wristenthusiast.com | Craig Karger

The ceramic bracelet deserves its own spotlight. Not only is it integrated into the case with that signature Genta-inspired middle-link connection, but it’s also ergonomically shaped and fully finished with a mix of brushing, sandblasting, and polished edges. Finishing ceramic to this level isn’t easy. It requires diamond tools and serious patience, but the result here is beautiful. Light reflects differently across every surface, adding depth and nuance to the all-black aesthetic.