Marcus Hanke

Speedmaster fans generally agree that a real Speedmaster must be combined with a steel bracelet: Unfortunately, I never felt really comfortable with steel bracelets. Consequently, every watch bought w

ii Tissot novelties at Basel 2014 reported by Marcus Hanke The Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar is here; finally. It was presented to me already at last years Basel fair, and I presented it to you. But wh

ii Rado novelties at Basel 2014 reported by Marcus Hanke Rado is traditionally concentrating more on high technology case materials than on movement innovations. However, a combination of these two wa

Longines at Basel 2014 reported by Marcus Hanke This year, Longines launches an entirely new line of watches, the Elegant Collection. Concentrating on clean, sober circular cases with mostly plain d

"Starfleet Machine" by l'Epée and MB&F The clock manufacturer l’Epée (French for: sword) was for a long time the remnant of what once was a flourishing watch- and clockmaking industry in the Besan

Antoine Martin Tourbillon Astronomique Shortly before the Basel fair, Martin Braun lost his CEO Bruno Jufer, who accepted the challenge to represent and reorganize Eterna. For the brand Antoine Martin

Urban Jrgensen Chronometer with sweep second, and Tourbillon Minute Repeater Regulator The Swiss manufacturer with the Danish tradition has reached a culmination point in its history three years ago,

Seiko at Basel 2014 reported by Marcus Hanke 2014 is marking a very special year for Seiko: It is not a specific anniversary, nor the launch of a very special timepiece, but it is the year when a gene

I tried to collect some of the Bulgari novelties in this video, but the oncoming full report of course features more models. Enjoy! Marcus

I completed the video first. It does not show all Breguet novelties, but those that I considered the most fascinating in movement and style. Hope you like it, the full report with the pictures will fo

I completed the video first. It does not show all Ulysse Nardin novelties, but at least those that profit from a medium catching movements. Hope you like it, the full report with the pictures will fol

Comparison review: Seiko 5 Sports and Tissot Seastar 1000 by Marcus Hanke The Seiko 5 is the cheapest sports watch classic with mechanical movement, while the Seastar 1000 is the most recent version a

Omega cal. 9300 Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch chronograph experience test by Marcus Hanke I can safely assume that the two most iconic wristwatch models in history are the Rolex Submariner and Om

Dual Time Manufacture. Born from an iconic line, the Dual Time Manufacture enables the second time zone and date to be adjusted both forward and backward. Like the Marine collection, it is now equippe