Welcome back to Chrono Pursuit, where I rank every watch I review on an objective 100-point scale to determine whether a watch is good, great or worthy of adding to any discerning collection. Today we’re looking at a brand‑new blossom on the micro‑brand branch: the Nivari Eden “Sakura.” For those that have never heard of this brand (and I count myself among that population up until just a few months ago), Nivari is a young German outfit positioning itself as a dial-making pow

Welcome back to Chrono Pursuit, where I evaluate every watch with a transparent 100‑point scoring system across four main categories: Design, Construction, Movement, and Other Factors. The idea is simple—separate the “okay” watches from the best of the best. Today’s subject is the Vaer A5 Field Auto, a USA‑assembled mechanical field watch that can also double as a water-capable everyday watch, built around the thin and reliable Miyota 9015. The A5 retains the essential visual

Homemade Watch Company is a brand near and dear to my heart, as it was developed from a mere idea on a piece of crumbled paper to a...

Batavi Watch Co. has created a new watch line, the Marina Chronograaf, which blends vintage aesthetics with modern technology and playful...

You probably haven’t heard about this new brand, but you’ll want to take some notes on their first release. The German manufacturer @nivariwatches has captured elegance in its purest form with its inaugural Eden "Sakura," a watch that genuinely took my breath away upon first glance. As a Grand Seiko “Taisetsu” owner I’ve always felt like there were improvements to make to the overall design and Nivari absolutely hit every note, and then some. The Sakura's dial is nothing sho

Welcome back to Chrono Pursuit, your trusted source for deep dives into the most innovative and exciting watches available today. In this...

CIGA Design absolutely hit it out of the park with the “Magician” - one of their latest and best releases. 🪄🧙🏻‍♂️ If you don’t get...

The CIGA Design Edge Series might be the best fully-skeletonized watch under $300, period. You’re getting a fully sculptured stainless...

Tudor’s latest limited edition takes the Black Bay Chrono into radical new territory, marrying classic design with advanced materials....

Christopher Ward has once again redefined the boundaries of accessible haute horology with the release of the C12 Loco. Building on the...

This year’s Watches and Wonders wrapped up last week in Switzerland and 2025 was a solid year for new releases. All of the top brands...

Maen has teamed up with Nico Leonard, one of YouTube’s most prolific watch personalities, to drop a special edition piece that brings a...

MB&F continues to redefine the boundaries of independent watchmaking with the release of the M.A.D. 2. Following the immense success of...

So many people have asked me why I have so many watches in my collection and whether I even have enough time to wear all of them – and I...

By now, you probably have heard about Christopher Ward’s most recent masterpiece: the Bel Canto . Busting onto the scene in late 2022,...

Welcome to Chrono Pursuit where we methodically review the most exciting watches on a 100-point scale so that you can make the...

Many watch collectors ask the question “what makes the perfect 3-watch collection?” Personally, I think there are so many factors to...

Welcome to Chrono Pursuit where we methodically review the most exciting watches on a 100-point scale so that you can make the...

Today I am reviewing a watch that should be a staple in any watch collection – the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Professional. I would go so...

Are we all sleeping on the Longines Spirit line of watches? Recently, I saw a few watch bloggers discussing the newest iteration of the...