​The idea of owning and appreciating an "everything" watch has always been fascinating. Yes, we watch lovers certainly rejoice witnessing our collections growing wide and diverse. But I'd bet that secretly, from time to time, we all yearn for a wristwatch that fits the bill under any circumstances. I mean, who wouldn't love the peace of mind that comes with knowing that every time you put on a wristwatch, it simply cannot go wrong? Regardless of why and when and where you're wearing it to? Absolutely nobody.

Luckily for us, there are quite a few strong options in the market that fulfil that desire rather beautifully. You have your foolproof Rolex Explorer I. Or maybe an IWC Pilot Mark XVIII for the sportier amongst us, just to name a few. And it is by chance, after a friend has made a purchase recently, that I discovered Omega has an offer that presents itself as a very legitimate contender in this space: the 2015-released, Globemaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer. Unsurprisingly, I met up with my friend and had a look at his latest acquisition. And after spending some time with it, it's fair to say this could well be the second Omega one should consider owning (after the unmistakable Speedmaster Professional, of course) And this, is your On the Wrist report on the Omega Globemaster.

Recently we have had the chance to get up close with some of luxury Swiss watchmaker Parmigiani's 2016 new releases and boy, are they something to desire. Amongst the several novelties from the Fleurier-based company we have been fortunate enough to get our hands on, one had managed to seize our attention from the beginning to the end of the viewing: a watch that simply checks all the right boxes. To be honest, I was thrilled when I finally got to gently wrap it around my wrist and have the above picture taken. Why? Because its dial is made of meteorite. Yes, you read that right, meteorite. Basically rocks from outer space. A forming star somewhere in the galaxy could have given rise to the very piece of meteorite that's sitting on my wrist now (ok, I'm making things up here, but you get the meaning about its uniqueness). So we were rightfully STARstruck when we finally got to examine this timepiece in detail. 

In this episode of On the Wrist, we give you our review of the truly outstanding Parmigiani Tonda 1950 Meteorite in Rose Gold. Let's check it out! ​

Let's face it. Nowadays people don't purchase mechanicals watches for their accuracy anymore. While it is high unlikely a well-looked-after mechanical watch would give rise to a timekeeping error large enough to create annoyance in real life scenarios, that a mechanical watch should be able to tell time perfectly simply isn't a key consideration here. By extension, the need to read the time off the face of a timepiece immediately - unless you're a fighter jet pilot - doesn't seem to take top priority for general consumers these days. And for better or worse, SevenFriday, a Swiss brand founded in 2012, has since its inception established a philosophy of watchmaking that aims to inject a little bit of fun (and comes with it, a level of complexity) into the mechanism by which its products tell time. Succeeding the massively popular and ultra-stylish P-Series and M-Series lines was its V-Series references (including the 2 watches we are going to review here) which broke into the scene in the later half of 2015, bringing with them the bold and unorthodox aesthetics that has so ever strongly defined the brand. And that, would mean SevenFriday has done it again by making people scratch their heads trying to figure out exactly how to even USE them. 

We would make this assumption before getting into the details of the subject of this episode of "On the Wrist": absolutely ANY watch collector, young or mature, budget-conscious or rich, amateurish or professional, would develop a liking towards military pilot watches at some point of their watch collection journey. I mean, why not? A military pilot watch is rugged, no-frill, extremely utilitarian with its history dated back to WWII days as an essential piece of equipment issued to air forces around the world. To put it simply, the military pilot watch is the epitome of "tool watch" and is almost guaranteed to never go out of fashion.

Despite lacking a textbook definition, military pilot watches share a number of common traits. First and foremost, since they are created for pilots who can usually only afford to spend seconds glancing at their watches to tell time as they are busy maneuvering their planes, a pilot watch has to be extremely legible, which is achieved by an open dial with very little or no decoration. Some of the pilot watch dials are so minimal they do away the name of the watchmaker altogether, in order to maximise legibility. Second, since pilot watches are expected to be worn over the pilot jackets, they are designed to come in a larger case size, with 50mm not an uncommon dimension for pilot watches used in actual combat situations, to further enhance readability. Last but not least, the crown of a pilot watch is enlarged to ensure it can be easily operated by the pilot even with his gloves on. Back then, a pilot watch is a key piece of tool to combatants around the world and their survival depended on the reliability and accuracy of it. It could make all the differences between accurately landing your plane at a target enemy base or failing to do so miscalculating the flight time elapsed. 

Luckily with the World War far behind us, pilot watches these days are seldom put to the test of the battlefield. What was once a critical tool in wars has now become a design style, carrying over its easily identifiable characteristics into the civilian world, capturing the hearts of watch collectors for generations. And today, we are reviewing what we believe could be the best value pilot watches we have handled for a while thanks to the introduction of our friends over at Chronos. Two watches that remain true to their historic root while incorporating modern construction and materials, offered at a more than reasonable price: the Ventus C-01 and C-01 Type B, available in brass/ carbon fiber cases.

​Not too long ago, we reported the release of the latest member of the Tudor Heritage Black Bay line, the Black Bay Black, which has taken watch enthusiasts by storm with its undeniably cool color scheme that shouts out to some of the earliest, most coveted Rolex/Tudor Submariners. Nonetheless, the success of the Black Bay collection has in fact begun way before the introduction of the Black Bay Black. The first ever Black Bay, in red, has proven to be a massive commercial triumph when first unveiled back in 2012 for all the right reasons. The iconic "Sub" construction and appearance, the "Snowflake" watch hands, the striking crimson hue of the bezel and that CROWN without crown guard. 

Sure, the Tudor Black Bay is incredible in itself (we will go on and explain in a minute), but it has also cemented its bigger status in the Tudor universe by becoming the undisputed flag-bearer in Tudor's repositioning/resurgence as a watchmaker with a distinct personality. Tudor's corporate strategy has continued and recently reached a milestone with its 2015 introduction of its first in-house movement, officially joining the elite squad of top watch brands with movement manufacturing capability. 

We've had the chance to spend some time with the Tudor Black Bay last week and this, is our On the Wrist on the Tudor Black Bay in red. Let's check it out.

More often than not, English goods are considered synonymous with qualities such as elegance, heritage, impeccable style and precision, and are thus generally highly sought after. Luckily for us, we've recently had the chance to attest to that very notion by getting up close with two very special 2015 releases from English watchmaker Bremont, the Bremont Jaquar MKI and MKI. The visit was made even more special by two things.

Firstly, as their name suggested, the Bremont Jaquar MKI and MKI are not only the brainchild of Bremont. Instead they were developed in collaboration with ANOTHER world famous English sensation - Jaguar, the automobile manufacturer, with its legendary E-Type racing car as their source of inspiration. What we have here is English excellence, doubled.

Secondly, we've also got to sit down with the Regional Managing Director of Bremont - Mr. Denis Martinet - to receive first-hand narratives on the brand, the products and the company's future from the man who's responsible for Bremont's increasing presence in Asia. This is our first ever attempt to present our content in video form and we certainly hope you would enjoy it. You can check out our exchanges with Denis below: