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Industry News – The Impact of the 39% U.S. Tariff on the Swiss Watch Industry, And The Reactions of A Major CEO, the Swiss Fed and an Analyst

On August 1st – also known as Switzerland’s National Day – the Trump Administration announced a 39% tariff on Swiss imports, coinciding with Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly praising Switzerland… A political and economic shockwave has gripped the country for nearly two weeks. Rightfully so, Switzerland is heavily export-oriented, and the U.S. is one […]

Interview – TEMPORIS International Awards, Celebrating The Full Spectrum Of Today’s Watchmaking

While some thirty years ago, watchmaking was an industry like any other, generating only moderate interest, it has transformed into a center of interest that today commands sustained and multifaceted attention worldwide. An emotional product and bearer of human genius in a disembodied world, the subject of fiercely contested economic issues, the world of watches […]

In-Depth – What Makes a Great Summer Watch? What to Consider and What to Avoid?

Summer… The time of the year when temperatures rise and outdoor adventures beckon. The call of the sea for some, the appeal of a sun-drenched coastline, or simply enjoying the good life and relaxing. Whether you’re heading to the beach, preparing your diving gear, hiking a mountain trail, or enjoying city strolls, summer means a […]

Interview – Blake Malin, CEO and Co-Founder of Worn & Wound and Windup Watch Fair, Arguably the Most Popular Watch Show in America

Worn & Wound needs no introduction in America (and around the world) as one of the best-known watch publications with headquarters in New York. It was founded in 2011 by Blake Malin (CEO), Zach Weiss (Executive Editor) and later James Helms (Chief Commercial Officer), and in addition to the publication, there’s Windup Watch Fair in […]

Interview – Time+Tide is Coming to New York! Founder McUtchen Speaks About Discovery Studio Opening and Growth

He’s conquering the Big Apple! That’s something I’m thrilled to announce, as our colleagues from Time+Tide are growing again. Founder Andrew McUtchen and I have known each other for many years, and I’m grateful to call him a friend. In 2014, he founded what was back then a watch magazine, “because”, as he said to […]

Interview – In Conversation with Rich Park, Founder of Minutes+Hours, One of the Biggest Watch Shows in America

With all attention focused on Watches & Wonders Geneva 2025 last month (one of the most important industry events of the year), it’s important to remember that some very interesting events also take place in the United States, such as Windup Watch Fair and WatchTime New York. You won’t see the likes of Rolex or […]

Hands-on – Chronoswiss Goes Lightweight & Sporty With The New Pulse One Collection

It seems that the integrated sports watch trend shows no signs of slowing down, and for the most part, we’re not complaining about that. It’s always good to see brands adapt and evolve, and to offer diversity and originality in a sense. Of course, following trends can be risky and time-sensitive, but in today’s industry, […]

Event – Taste of Time – Indie Watch Event in the Netherlands for the Second Time Around

Watches & Wonder is just behind us… and that means a huge number of new watches for us to cover in articles and videos, and for you to discover. And now, we are planning for the second year, an event where you can get some hands-on time with some of these new timepieces if you […]

Portrait – Lithuanian Watchmaker Liudas Norkus and The Surprise Success of his LN1 Regulator

The watch community can be a truly great thing, as every now and then it seems to embrace new ideas, new concepts, new people and brands with open arms. We’ve seen it happen in watches where the community can get involved in the design process, or with watch clubs bringing together brands and collectors. And […]

Editorial – Who Invented the Balance Spring? Reaffirming the Crucial Role of Christiaan Huygens

An article by Rob Memel, antiquarian horologist, professional certified watchmaker since 1984, and author of the book The Development Towards Huygens’ Spiral Spring (1660-1676), from which this article is a summary. About two years ago, I embarked on an in-depth investigation into another watch-related invention by Christiaan Huygens: the spiral spring on a balance wheel. […]