The tools and toys you MUST have; reviewed right here in New Zealand.
Patek Philippe has revealed six Gondolo Ladies First models, modern colour-led reinterpretations of its 2009 Ladies First Chronograph that combine square and round forms with
Garmin riders can now share their live location with Waze, which shows nearby drivers a real-time alert that a cyclist is on the road ahead.
Audemars Piguet has unveiled three new Minute Repeater Supersonnerie watches, two of them Royal Oaks, alongside a pair of 38mm Code 11.59 models with natural
The latest bottle from the two British brands spent nearly three decades in casks and reaches the United States and select airports in January 2027.
Grand Seiko’s new SBGY045 uses the case and movement of the popular Omiwatari with a harbour-grey dial, and only GS9 Club members who win a
Ducati’s first motocross bike is now a LEGO Technic model with working steering, suspension and a chain-driven engine, priced at $44.99. Ducati’s first motocross bike
Breitling has released a green-dialled Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 and a mint Navitimer 32 in steel and 18k yellow gold, sold in the US only
Noosa-based microbrand EXOFI has launched its first watch, the Wolf Rock 42, a steel dive watch with a ceramic bezel and a Miyota 9015 movement.
Kyoto watchmaker KUOE is one of the first brands to use Citizen Miyota’s new Calibre 9085, which nearly doubles the power reserve of its vintage-styled
Breitling is making two hand-wound Navitimer chronographs permanent models: a 1960s-inspired B09 and a 24-hour Cosmonaute that traces its story back to Scott Carpenter’s 1962
Rolex’s official pre-owned programme generated an estimated US$229 million in the third quarter of 2026, its best result since launch, putting annual sales of US$1
Hublot’s new 38mm Classic Fusion Tributo brings back the 12-screw bezel of the 1980 MDM watch, and founder Carlo Crocco helped develop it. Third time
IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Year of the Goat, a 500-piece limited edition and the first in its Chinese New
The two Japanese icons have announced a collaboration that “transcends industry boundaries.”
Breitling will let owners of Aston Martin’s 999-unit Valhalla design their own Super Chronomat, choosing between a perpetual calendar chronograph and a 38mm automatic. Buy
Garmin has updated its MARQ luxury range with six titanium tool watches, each getting a larger AMOLED screen and built-in inReach connectivity, with prices starting
WatchTime New York will host a record 48 brands at Gotham Hall from 16 to 18 October, and the Windup Watch Fair and two curtain-raiser
A thread on the WatchUSeek forums asks which affordable automatic movement collectors prefer, and whether a Seiko-made NH35 is worth US$20 more than a Miyota
Bentley Fragrances has added Become Odyssey to its Become collection, a 100ml Eau de Parfum built around bergamot, ginger, black pepper and sandalwood. Bentley’s newest
Garmin’s new Enduro 4 promises up to 320 hours of GPS tracking with solar help, adds grade-adjusted training tools and weighs 66 grams. How long
For James Bond Day, Omega has released six Seamaster Diver 300M watches, split between 007 and his old enemy Spectre, including two 77-piece sets with
Remember when phones were just for calling people? Yeah, those days are long gone. According to new data from Samsung New Zealand, we’re not just
Longines has added two Spirit Pilot watches and two Spirit Pilot Flyback chronographs to its Spirit collection for 2026, all finished in blue and all
Bugatti has announced Bugatti Residences Miami, its first branded residential project in the United States, with sales due to open in 2027. Bugatti is building
IWC has released a video interview with Gérald Genta’s wife and daughter to mark the Ingenieur SL’s 50th anniversary, alongside two limited editions with brushed
Proving that innovation doesn’t have to stay in one lane, SharkNinja has just announced a jaw-dropping global partnership with McLaren Racing that spans Formula 1,
Rolex has added the Perpetual Padellone to its permanent collection, pairing an instantaneous annual calendar with a moonphase display, a complication combination the brand has
It’s still months away, Rolex hasn’t announced anything, and the brand is saying precisely what you’d expect Rolex to say — absolutely nothing. Naturally, the
Bluetti has detailed the range of real-world applications its portable power stations cover, from emergency home backup to off-grid camping and remote work.
Uniden has introduced Looop, a four-model range of portable Bluetooth speakers designed around different outdoor and everyday listening needs, with selected models adding power bank functionality to the mix.
There is a particular kind of quiet that happens in a lounge when a new television is actually good. Nobody comments on the picture. Nobody
Gallium Nitride makes its automotive debut via Burmester’s system in the Porsche Macan Electric.
High performance cars need the highest performing oils after all!
Admittedly, it was quite some time ago that Norton sent me their VPN Standard pack to review. But in the spirit of transparency, I was
The brand has now taken their “mobility solutions” to land, sea and sky!
Remember when cyclists were basically operating blind spots on two wheels? Well those days are officially over. Volkswagen has launched the VW Smart ebike and
IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled a limited-edition Big Pilot’s Watch featuring its new Perpetual Calendar ProSet mechanism, produced in an edition of 140 pieces to celebrate 140 years of Mercedes-Benz.
When you think of watchmaking, you probably imagine Swiss craftsmen hunched over delicate mechanisms, sweat beading on their foreheads as they wrestle with impossibly small
The Ninja Luxe Café Premier Espresso Machine has one very clever trick: it removes the biggest obstacle standing between you and a proper flat white
The innovative Galaxy Z8 series (the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Flip8, and Z Fold8) Samsung recently invited us to a behind-the-scenes look at their
Garmin has introduced the CIRQA Smart Band, a screenless wearable that monitors a broad range of health and fitness metrics and stores data in the Garmin Connect app, available now for US$199.99.
The luxury brand is the Netflix series’ official automotive partner.
Quad Lock has released its first AirPods case, bringing the brand’s rugged phone-mount philosophy to everyday earphone protection, with a McLaren Formula 1 Team Edition finished in papaya orange.
The Ultimate Co-Driver for Your Car Cleaning Routine? Let’s be honest. We spend tens of thousands of dollars on our cars, lovingly polish the paintwork,
Range Rover has unveiled the British Summertime Collection, a range of handcrafted lifestyle accessories drawing on tennis culture and British artisanal traditions.
Zenith has released the DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet, a 45mm titanium chronograph built around the El Primero 9004 calibre’s twin-escapement architecture and capable of measuring time to 1/100th of a second.
Bentley has unveiled the 1919 Collection, a range of limited-availability clothing and accessories designed by External Creative Director Mai Ikuzawa and sold exclusively at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Monterey Car Week.
Sena’s new Vortex communication system brings features typically reserved for higher-end units — including wireless charging and a 27-hour battery — to a more accessible price point.
Zenith has unveiled the DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli II, pairing lapis lazuli dial counters with a forged carbon and titanium case in a 25-piece limited edition.
IWC Schaffhausen has expanded its Ingenieur Automatic 35 line with a new aquatic-toned dial variant, bringing the compact 35mm collection to six references in total.
Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have launched the first phase of a strategic manufacturing joint venture aimed at building commercial production capability for Joby’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
Zenith has unveiled a 50-piece limited edition Chronomaster Original for the French market, featuring a verdigris gradient dial inspired by Parisian architecture and powered by the El Primero 3600 movement.
A Partnership Built on Precision, Innovation, and Ocean Passion In the world of competitive sailing, few partnerships have proven as enduring and successful as the
OMEGA, the official timekeeper of the Olympic and Paralympic Games since 1932, continues to play a pivotal role in sports timing technology.
OMEGA has unveiled a new timepiece inspired by the James Bond film *No Time to Die* and the upcoming video game *007 First Light*, designed in collaboration with IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios.
The Art of Getting Your Mark on the Biggest Stage Remember when you were a kid and dreamed of seeing your artwork displayed somewhere epic?
The Italian luxury outfit have joined forces with the only French F1 team on the grid!
There are three hobbies that have consistently competed for my attention over the years: photography, cars and video games. Usually, there is a big overlap
The nation’s favourite battery supplier has some advice for us going into the winter months.
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