Everything you need to know about dial finishes

When you look at a watch, what’s the first thing you notice? Do you immediately comment on the movement, or perhaps case finishing? Of course not – it’s the dial. No matter how nice the movement is, or even how suitable the dimensions are for your wrist, the dial is the likely the one to … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series delivers exquisite dials in porcelain, enamel and lacquer

Seiko are celebrating their 110th anniversary of making wristwatches. The Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series pays tribute to traditional Japanese techniques. The four dials cover enamel, porcelain and lacquer. Most people would know that Seiko is a Japanese brand, however, their ties to their country of origin run much deeper than the majority of watch brands. … Continued

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2 years ago

Why Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe ref. 2526 up for sale at Sotheby’s is the one to buy

Trends come and go, and the hype around particular watches, or watch segments, shift over time. These days, for example, integrated designs are all the rage – particularly in steel. And certain bold colour expressions begin to inundate the market, becoming certified colours of the year. But, while many lust over various in-trend watches of … Continued

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2 years ago

How the Meistersinger Singularis Enamel Edition finally won me over

Although I am a self-confessed lover of weird things, I could never really put my finger on why I hadn’t fallen for Meistersinger. I’ve always enjoyed their single-handed quirk and charm, and I’ve definitely recommended them to people who are looking for something different in the past, but it wasn’t until the new Meistersinger Singularis … Continued

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2 years ago

The Paradox of Watchmaking: Shouldn’t Watches get Cheaper with Efficiency?

As our smartphones get Leica cameras, better optics, faster processors and biometric security sensors, you’d think they’d be getting more expensive. But they aren’t, in fact they’re getting cheaper. In 1960, a young computing engineer from the University of Pennsylvania introduced us to the concept of…

8 years ago

Review: Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon Grand Feu

SIHH has always been full of surprises, and this year is no exception. We witnessed for the first time a Royal Oak in all ceramic, Greubel Forsey joining an exalted group of manufacturers with their first grand sonnerie timepiece, and yes, a million-dollar watch made of cheese.  …

8 years ago

New Release: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières

Vacheron Constantin’s new Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières collection features dials draped with an enamel base. Its pictures depict a bird’s-eye view miniature tableau of urban cities brightly lit across the night skies. Collaborating with Japanese artist Yoko Imai, well-known for her calligraphy-inspired painting on canvas,…

8 years ago