Tests
Every week, we offer you new reviews of luxury watches such as IWC, Rolex, Omega, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Chanel, Bell & Ross, Breitling, TAG Heuer, etc.
The watches are tested in real-life conditions with complete independence from the manufacturing companies; our writers/testers bring a critical and argued assessment, always enthusiastic about new models, limited edition series, and other vintage watches from the largest manufacturers around. Each watch is then evaluated using a common set of base criteria. Our reviewers also provide you with all the useful technical data, along with the price for each of these closely examined watches.
All the informatiom you need to make the right choice and find the watch of your dreams!
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By Sébastien Bey-Haut - March 4, 2013
- Editor's opinion
- 73.5/100
- Users' rating
- 79/100
Let’s examine a Panerai watch that attracted a lot of attention at the 2012 SIHH because of its similarities - as well as its differences - with the legendary Panerai Radiomir California PAM 249...
By Florian Matrion - January 10, 2012
- Editor's opinion
- 71/100
- Users' rating
- 74/100
The Watch Observer has tested for you the Sea Hawk Pro 1000, an oversized technical block of steel and rubber, sculpted by Girard-Perregaux to confront abyssal depths. Here's our review.
By Florian Matrion - December 5, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 70/100
- Users' rating
- 71/100
The world of diver's watches is a prized playing ground for all watch designers. The Admiral's Cup Seafender tested today is a perfect illustration of this emblematic range of products from Corum.
By Florian Matrion - November 14, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 74/100
- Users' rating
- 77/100
An extreme diver's watch in full compliance with the ISO 6425 norm, with a mechanical gauge inspired by the Atmos, and easy-to-use GMT features... Review of the Master Compressor Diving Pro Geographic.
By Florian Matrion - October 28, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 71.5/100
- Users' rating
- 73/100
For the last six years, Audemars Piguet has been the official timekeeper of the Tour Auto. In 2011, it's a Millenary chronograph with a limited series edition of 150 copies that bears those colors.
By Florian Matrion - October 20, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 73.5/100
- Users' rating
- 73/100
As the fifth tribute from IWC to J.Y. Cousteau, this new Aquatimer chronograph celebrates the Commander's 100th birthday. It's an elegant diving watch, tested for you by The Watch Observer.
By Florian Matrion - October 10, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 69/100
- Users' rating
- 74/100
The Sinn U1000 comes out from the depths to visit the offices of TWO. The Frankfurt firm has put all of its know-how into an extreme diver's chronograph that is both technical and practical. Review.
By Florian Matrion - October 4, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 69.5/100
- Users' rating
- 76/100
As the spearhead for Bell & Ross' line of diving watches, the BR02 is without question the French brand's most technically-advanced watch. Let's review this unusual diver's watch, the BR02-94 Carbon.
By Florian Matrion - September 26, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 74.5/100
- Users' rating
- 81/100
If you ask an enlightened connoisseur which sports watch you should buy with a limited budget, the Seamaster 300 M will most likely be on the short-list of recommendations. Let's review this icon.
By Florian Matrion - September 21, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 65.5/100
- Users' rating
- 75/100
Let's review a watch conceived to measure record-breaking land speeds thanks to an unusual tachometer scale! TWO has tested for you the Chronograph GMT GrandeVitesse. Without rushing. Review.
By Florian Matrion - September 13, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 65.5/100
- Users' rating
- 73/100
For its 150th anniversary, TAG Heuer, Ferrari's official timekeeper in the 1970's, reissues an emblematic icon of the sports chronographs dedicated to the world of automobile: the Heuer Silverstone.
By Florian Matrion - September 1, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 82/100
- Users' rating
- 85/100
Vacheron Constantin entrusted The Watch Observer with one of its 150 copies of the Patrimony Contemporaine automatique from the Collection Excellence Platine. We tested it for you. Review.
By Florian Matrion - August 29, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 84/100
- Users' rating
- 80/100
The 3rd release from the partnership between JLC and Aston Martin, the AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT raises the bar pretty high from a watchmaking perspective. TWO has investigated this new watch for you!
By Florian Matrion - August 18, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 67/100
- Users' rating
- 74.5/100
With the new 2011 releases not yet available, here is, in the meantime, our review of a Panerai icon released in 2006 but still high on many connoisseurs' wish list: the Radiomir "California" 249.
By Florian Matrion - August 2, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 67.5/100
- Users' rating
- 74.5/100
Review of a chronograph with a strong personality: its design, colors, density, and history set it apart from the rest. The Watch Observer has tested the Tudor Heritage Chrono for you. Review.
By Florian Matrion - July 26, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 70/100
- Users' rating
- 77/100
While the Breitling brand is usually associated with the world of aviation, it doesn't mean that it neglects the diving community! TWO has tested for you the Superocean Nouvelle Vague. Review.
By Florian Matrion - July 18, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 74.5/100
- Users' rating
- 77/100
This famous Italian brand became, in a few years, an icon in the world of sports watches. Panerai presents us here with its 47mm Submersible. TWO has tested it for you, in an urban environment.
By Florian Matrion - July 11, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 64/100
- Users' rating
- 77/100
A GREAT LOW PRICE! A bestseller from the Japanese brand, the Sumo is one of those iconic watches often considered by connoisseurs to be a "must have". TWO has tested it for you.
By Florian Matrion - July 6, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 67/100
- Users' rating
- 80/100
Newly released at the 2011 SIHH, Baume & Mercier introduces a Capeland with the design and charm from the old days. Enough to peak the curiosity of any connoisseur! Here's our review.
By Florian Matrion - June 28, 2011
- Editor's opinion
- 71.5/100
- Users' rating
- 81/100
The gigantic success of the Speedmaster and the Planet Ocean would make us almost forget about the rest of the Omega catalog. Today, let's focus on the De Ville Hour Vision and its 8501 Caliber.
