Auctions: A Mega Collection Is Coming To Auction, Giving Us A Second Look At Some Familiar And Important Watches
From Marlon Brando’s GMT-Master to Philippe Dufour’s finest, some of the most important watches are hitting the auction block (again).
Introducing – The Jaw-Dropping Piaget Polo Emperador Skeleton Tourbillon High Jewellery
Piaget is synonymous with ultra-thin movements and high jewellery watches, areas of expertise the brand started to cultivate in the late 1950s. Not many watch brands excel in both disciplines, and alongside its state-of-the-art watch manufacture outside Geneva and its historic site in La Côte-aux-Fées, Piaget owns the largest jewellery workshop in Geneva. The latest […]
How the Cartier Tank Française changed over the decades
Telling the story of the Cartier Tank Française, the unsung hero of the Cartier Tank collection.
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Introducing – The New Raymond Weil Freelancer Collection
In 2007, Raymond Weil unveiled the Freelancer collection, a tribute to “the free-spirited man who wishes to remain in control of his destiny”, according to the corporate website. Over the years, the collection has flourished with over 40 references, from time-only and time-and-date models to chronographs (including flyback), world timers, and even diver’s timepieces. The […]
The Montoir Dive Watch is an impressively affordable first effort from a new microbrand
Montoir’s design brief was simple – classic dive watch, Swiss movement, affordable price – and they delivered.
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10 important firsts in watchmaking
There are many brands that claim to have a novelty up their sleeve, but there are first, and then there are first. Here are some of the most significant ones.
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Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one
Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking “WTF Zach… what are you on about?” Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating, accuracy… Aesthetics such as the dial and the level of decoration are motivators as well – but, for now, I am focusing on measurements and metrics, rather than looks. A … Continued
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Buying Guide – Some of the Most Fascinating Anniversary Watches of the Year So Far
Who doesn’t like a good party every now and then? A chance to dress up, have a blast and just let loose a little. In any industry, this is a recurring theme as birthdays are celebrated regardless of what they’re about. The brands in this Buying Guide certainly celebrated 2023 in a big way, as […]
5 alternatives to the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
The watch world is currently riding high on another wave of hype as Swatch recently released its latest collaboration, the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms collection. It arrives as the successor to the wildly successful Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch collaboration, and which as many of us predicted, would see Swatch Group begin to … Continued
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The Louis Vuitton watchmaking moment everyone missed at Paris Fashion Week
The new Louis Vuitton Tambour just made its runway debut. Here’s why that’s so significant.
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