Some watch brands begin with machinery. Gurlevik began with a drawing, a memory and a mountain. Founded by Yusuf Özdemir and Muhammed, Gurlevik is a young independent watch brand with its creative roots in Istanbul. Its name comes from Mount Gürlevik, a place remembered by Yusuf from his youth, and also carries the Turkish sense of water finding its way forward — a poetic idea for a watch brand built around movement, memory and time. What makes Gurlevik interesting is not a c

Some watches feel as though they were born in a boardroom. BATISCAFO feels as though it was found in an old engineering workshop, somewhere between a submarine hangar, a naval archive and the private notebook of an automotive designer. That is exactly its charm. This is not a brand trying to imitate the polite codes of traditional luxury. BATISCAFO speaks a rougher, more mechanical language: bronze, titanium, visible mass, engraved numerals, thick sapphire glass, patina, pres

There are watches you buy because they are sensible and then there are watches you buy because they make the world feel a lot less grey. The Galvin Loimu Tundra belongs firmly to the second category. It is not a watch that tries to dominate the wrist with size, aggression or some exaggerated claim of masculinity. It does something far more interesting. It offers colour, restraint, texture and emotion — the quiet pleasure of wearing something that feels genuinely chosen. Purpl

I would like today to take you on a different path compared to our usual watch sharing. I would like to share with you what really moved me into this adventure and what happened along the way. Strap in. There are many places to buy a watch. That has never been the reason Sincrono Luxury exists. Sincrono was not created to be another online shop filled with product listings, stock images and familiar brand names. It was created because watches have always meant something more

Many people ask me the same question: Are RALF TECH’s military credentials real, or is it all just clever marketing? It is a fair question. The watch industry is full of military language. “Tactical”, “professional”, “mission-ready”, “built for extreme conditions” — these words are used so often that they often have lost their meaning and are confused with marketing speak. Many watches look like tools. Far fewer are truly designed to behave like tools when life becomes diffic

At Sincrono, we do not choose brands simply because they make watches. We choose them because they have something to say. That distinction matters. A watch can be well made, well priced and well specified, yet still feel anonymous. The brands that interest us most are different. They carry a point of view. They reflect the person behind them. They have a reason to exist beyond filling another space in the market. That is exactly why we are proud to introduce Galvin Watch Comp

Some watches are made for extremes. The difficult part is making them comfortable enough for everyday life. That has always been the quiet strength of the RALF TECH WRB. It carries the seriousness of a true diving watch, the military credibility of the RALF TECH name, and the practical proportions of a watch you can wear from morning to night without thinking twice. Now, with the new WRB Automatic “Slim”, RALF TECH has refined one of its most versatile designs without losing

Some watches simply tell the time. Others challenge the way we experience it. Since its founding in Lugano in 2011, DWISS has built its reputation on questioning convention. Rather than following the familiar rules of traditional watch design, the Swiss independent brand has consistently explored alternative ways of displaying time — watches that invite the wearer to pause, look again, and engage with the mechanics of timekeeping in a more imaginative way. In 2026, DWISS cele

There are some watch brands that you discover through research, reviews, or trade fairs. Then there are brands that become part of your life long before you even realise you have a passion for watches... For me, Altanus belongs firmly to the second category. My father's watch is a beautiful chrono with the legendary Swiss Valjoux 7750 movement class of 1980, still works perfectly today 46 years later. I still remember my father's Altanus watch. It was one of those timepieces

The world of watchmaking is often associated with tradition, heritage, and established conventions. Every so often, however, a brand emerges that challenges expectations and introduces a fresh perspective to horology. Lucky Harvey is one of those rare brands. Founded in 2021, Lucky Harvey has rapidly gained international attention for creating some of the most original and entertaining mechanical watches available today. Rather than simply telling time, Lucky Harvey timepiece

The world of watchmaking is often guided by tradition. Chronographs, in particular, tend to follow familiar design codes inspired by motorsport, aviation, or military heritage. With the launch of the Cassiel II, however, MAKINA has chosen a different path. As the newest flagship model from the independent, family-run watchmaker, the Cassiel II represents the brand's most ambitious project to date and its first-ever automatic chronograph. More importantly, it embodies MAKINA's

When you think of 1814, what comes to mind? If you’re a history buff, you might think of the chaotic fallout of the Napoleonic Wars. If you’re Norwegian, 1814 is the ultimate mic-drop moment in national history. But if you’re a watch enthusiast, 1814 represents something entirely different: a masterclass in hyper-exclusive, micro-engraved horology. Let’s dive into how a freezing cold assembly of rebellious Norwegians in 1814 directly inspired one of the rarest, most poetic l

Time is Precious. We’re Making It Last Longer. They say you don’t ever really own a luxury watch; you just look after it for the next generation. At Fathers®, we took that sentiment literally. When we started this journey, we wanted to create more than just a tool for keeping time. We wanted to build a legacy—something that survives the bumps, the dives, and the decades. Today, we’re taking that commitment a step further with some news we think you’re going to love. The Fathe

Ever looked at a Swiss watch and thought, "This is great, but it lacks the soul of a Viking crossing the Atlantic in a lifeboat?" No? Well, Øyvind Von Doren Asbjørnsen did. Founded in 2016 in the Art Nouveau capital of Ålesund, Von Doren isn’t just making "Norwegian-style" watches. They are bottling the dramatic landscapes of the Sunnmøre Alps and the sleek, organic curves of Norwegian architecture, then powering them with high-grade Swiss hearts. It’s the horological equiva

I have a confession to make, I have secretly been cheating on my traditional watches with some of Extreme best creations, the NX2 Ultralight and X2 Manual Wind. Now, why did I do that? let me explain: - Bespoke manual wind movement made with exotic materials, crazy colours included. - Unhinged and truly unmistakably unique case made of alloys created with dark magic to be indestructible. - A "glass" or better, a "transparent material" that is not possible to scratch and I cou

​Forget the "luxury" brands that spend more on billboards than gears. Today, we’re talking about Armand Nicolet—the Swiss brand that’s been quietly out-classing the competition since 1875. ​If you like your watches with a side of heritage and a dash of "if you know, you know," pull up a chair. ​ The Tramelan Secret ​Most watch brands are born in a boardroom. Armand Nicolet was born in a workshop in Tramelan, a tiny village in the Jura Mountains. Armand (the man, the legend) w

In 2026, RALF TECH and CNES continue their collaboration by unveiling a new exceptional timepiece: the WRX SUPERNOVA MILLENIUM. Inspired by the extreme forces that shape our universe, this creation is part of a reflection on time that is both scientific and poetic. Between the ocean depths and the immensity of the cosmos, the WRX SUPERNOVA MILLENIUM embodies the invisible link that unites these two opposing worlds. In the abyss, an environment where pressure and darkness rede

In the world of horology, some stories are written through tradition, others through training. And then there are those, like Bogdan’s, shaped by pure determination, passion, and an unwavering connection to time itself. Bogdan’s journey began in 2016, when he arrived in England carrying not only his belongings, but a deeply rooted ambition — to own his first truly iconic watch. For him, this was not simply a purchase. It was a symbol. A milestone. A companion for a personal j

In an era dominated by mass production, true individuality in watchmaking has become increasingly rare. Qaiser represents a different path — one defined by passion, craftsmanship, and a deeply personal approach to horology. From the very beginning, Qaiser’s journey into watchmaking was driven by a fascination with mechanical timepieces — not merely as instruments of time, but as objects of character and expression. To him, a watch should do more than function; it should captu

The evolution of independent watchmaking continues to produce some of the most exciting and unconventional timepieces on the market today. Among these, the Makina Mephisto III GMT stands out as a compelling example of how design-led thinking can reshape a familiar complication into something truly distinctive. Originally introduced as Makina’s debut model in 2017, the Mephisto has undergone a significant transformation over the years. Now in its third generation, the collecti