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Damiani Group has finalized the acquisition of the historic watchmaker Baume & Mercier, adding the 200‑year‑old brand to its portfolio of luxury jewellery and watch houses. Richemont will continue to provide transitional operational support while Damiani integrates Baume & Mercier, which will benefit from the group’s extensive
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The Tradition collection, launched by Breguet in 2005, revives the brand’s historic Souscription watch by incorporating a pocket‑watch‑style movement into modern wristwatches. This innovative approach introduced standardized serial production and a subscription‑based sales model, establishing one of the first true watchmaking brands. Signature elements such as
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Moritz Grossmann distinguishes itself through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to in‑house development, resulting in watches that combine traditional Glashütte craftsmanship with innovative design. Unique elements such as the highly reflective minute‑hand collet, deep brown‑violet blued steel components, and elongated lozenge hands showcase the brand’
Four American watch brands are reshaping the nation’s watchmaking landscape through distinct approaches. Brew, a microbrand, leverages an entrepreneurial spirit and worldwide parts sourcing while embodying a uniquely American, community‑focused ethos. J.N. Shapiro pushes the limits of domestic craftsmanship by creating fully in‑house, high‑end timepieces
The Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow, now in its 28th edition, showcases innovative timepieces created by students from Switzerland, France, and Belgium. Judges including renowned independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen evaluated eleven finalists who were tasked with designing clocks inspired by pendulum motion and the theme of “reading and
The piece explores how the watch market has evolved from a post‑pandemic surge to a more nuanced landscape where collectors must balance investment motives with personal enjoyment. It highlights the influence of major brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet in driving market momentum, and discusses how
The Watch Technology Institute (WTI) at North Seattle College is the United States’ last full‑time public watchmaking program capable of granting a major certification. Established after World War II and now operating under the SAWTA curriculum, the two‑year, 3,000‑hour course blends micromechanics, component fabrication, case and
Tom Cruise’s watch collection is dominated by Rolex pieces, ranging from a 36 mm Datejust Ref. 16200 to a platinum Daytona and a rare white‑gold Day‑Date 40 with a meteorite dial. His penchant for the brand is evident in numerous public appearances, such as the 2009 press
The feature explores the evolution of clocks and watches created for European royalty, focusing on Louis XIV’s reign at Versailles. It describes how the Sun King used sophisticated timepieces—such as ornate clocks by Isaac Thuret, elaborate Boulle‑marquetry furniture, and automaton clocks by Antoine Morand—to showcase absolute
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Seiko introduced the one‑off “Star Time” watch created exclusively for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. The piece features a disc‑based display with five concentric rings that indicate the current time and elapsed time up to one million hours, equivalent to 114 years. Each outer disc rotates at a progressively
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Chronoswiss introduces the Opus Dakar Sundown, a new addition to its Opus collection that blends stainless steel with 18k red gold accents. The 41 mm case retains the classic design cues of the series, featuring a knurled bezel, oversized onion crown, and pump‑style chronograph pushers, while a curved sapphire
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March LA.B’s new Belza Twin dive watches combine a retro‑inspired 1970s aesthetic with modern technical features. Housed in a robust 40 mm bronze case that measures 14.35 mm thick, the watches offer a 300‑metre water‑resistance, a unidirectional 120‑click bezel with optional green or
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The Chronoswiss Pulse GMT Frosted Guilloche Gold is a limited‑edition watch released on July 6 2026, featuring a 41 mm case crafted from 18k 5N red gold with a satin‑brushed, sandblasted, and polished finish. Its design retains the iconic onion crown, partially knurled bezel, and layered dial construction
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The exhibition showcases Patek Philippe’s Rare Handcrafts collection, featuring two newly revealed timepieces designed for the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Milan 2026. The pocket watch “Burano” (ref. 992/193J-001) displays enamel work inspired by the colorful houses of Venice’s Burano island, employing cloisonné for buildings and
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Axia has launched a comprehensive collection of FIFA World Cup 2026 watches, offering a tournament edition and a wide range of country‑specific models for nations such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the USA, and Uruguay. Each edition is available in
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The first half of 2026 has brought a wave of notable watch releases, with writers highlighting pieces that blend innovative design and technical excellence. Among the favorites are the Baltic × SpaceOne Seconde Majeure, praised for its adventurous collaboration and accessible complications, and Grand Seiko’s new Caliber 9F51 models, which
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The article highlights five standout watches released in June 2026, beginning with Grand Seiko’s Evolution 9 collection that introduces five new U.F.A. models featuring the precise 9RB2 Spring Drive caliber and a toolless micro‑adjustment system, priced between €10,400 and €11,700. It then examines Certina’
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The piece reviews several quartz field watches that excel in everyday practicality, emphasizing ease of use, durability, and reliable timekeeping. It highlights the Timex Expedition T5K463’s lightweight resin case, comfortable silicone strap, and bright Indiglo backlight, while noting its small buttons and limited lug width. The Timex Expedition Chronograph
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The piece highlights seven remarkable watches released to commemorate the United States’ 250th Independence Day in 2026, each blending patriotic symbolism with horological craftsmanship. From Hamilton’s faithful recreation of a Vietnam‑era field watch to Tiffany & Co.’s restored 21‑complication astronomical clock, the selections showcase a range
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The piece highlights several notable watches featured in Hodinkee’s “What’s Selling Where” column, emphasizing recent auction results and standout pieces. It mentions a Hamilton sold for $4,300, a Speedmaster Soyuz fetching €18,000, and a Universal Genève Rattrapante reaching £4,250, while noting a Goldpfiel Vianney Halter
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The Liberty 250 marks 1776 Atelier’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with a limited‑edition 41 mm rose‑gold skeleton watch that showcases a largely American‑made movement. Crafted from raw U.S. brass, steel and other domestic materials, the manually wound calibre 621.1776 is a ground‑
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The piece highlights Apiar’s latest highly limited edition Gen 1.1 White Meridian watch, a special release that blends celestial-inspired design with personal storytelling. Drawing on the brand’s tradition of linking horology and astrology, the watch features a white dial that evokes the meridian line, while offering
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The video showcases a curated selection of standout watches released in 2026, highlighting design innovations, craftsmanship, and the unique features that set each piece apart. It serves as a visual guide for enthusiasts looking to explore the latest trends in horology, offering insights into the aesthetics and functionality of each
As America heads into Independence Day weekend, it feels appropriate that one of today’s biggest stories isn’t about Switzerland at all. Instead, it asks a deceptively simple question: what exactly is an American watch in 2026? For decades that answer seemed almost impossible. Swiss brands dominated the conversation,
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Four American watch brands are reshaping the nation’s watchmaking landscape through distinct approaches. Brew, a microbrand, leverages an entrepreneurial spirit and worldwide parts sourcing while embodying a uniquely American, community‑focused ethos. J.N. Shapiro pushes the limits of domestic craftsmanship by creating fully in‑house, high‑end timepieces
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The Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow, now in its 28th edition, showcases innovative timepieces created by students from Switzerland, France, and Belgium. Judges including renowned independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen evaluated eleven finalists who were tasked with designing clocks inspired by pendulum motion and the theme of “reading and
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The piece explores how the watch market has evolved from a post‑pandemic surge to a more nuanced landscape where collectors must balance investment motives with personal enjoyment. It highlights the influence of major brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet in driving market momentum, and discusses how
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The episode features a conversation between Ariel Adams and Nathan Clapp, the founder of Wriven Labs, who discusses his journey from working on the Apple Watch to creating the Wing One—a specially designed accessory that protects both watches and vehicles. Drawing on his background in industrial design, Clapp explains
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The Bulova Sail4th Snorkel Dive Watch celebrates the America 250 tall‑ship festivities with a patriotic red, white, and blue color scheme and an engraved caseback featuring a tall‑ship motif and the dates “1776‑2026.” Built on the familiar 41 mm Snorkel platform, the model combines a white hybrid‑
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The new IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Perpetual Calendar 42 combines the sportier Yacht Club aesthetic with a sophisticated perpetual calendar complication. Housed in a 42.4 mm Armor Gold case with crown guards, a convex sapphire crystal, and a water‑resistance of 100 m, the watch features a deep black
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The piece showcases a curated selection of microbrand watches for July 2026, highlighting distinctive designs and specifications across several models. It begins with the Anders & Co AC2 Volcán Manual Wind, a 37 mm curvaceous case featuring a grey enamel dial and a slim 6.65 mm profile, powered by
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The rare Rolex highlighted in this story introduced groundbreaking features that set new standards for dive watch durability and functionality. Its innovative design and robust construction quickly became a benchmark, influencing manufacturers across the industry to adopt similar specifications for water resistance and reliability. By showcasing how a single model
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The piece explores the value of homage watches, arguing that they can be worthwhile when they offer more than borrowed aesthetics. It emphasizes that successful homages combine thoughtful execution, honest pricing, and meaningful improvements, allowing them to stand on their own once the original reference fades from view. A range
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The new Depancel Série‑R Chronograph Ice Blue celebrates the heritage of classic French automobiles, drawing inspiration from the 1947 Talbot‑Lago T26 and the historic coachbuilder Figoni & Falaschi. Designed by engineer and motorsport enthusiast Clément Meynier, the limited edition of 100 pieces features a 40 mm × 36 mm
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The Michele Serein Oval Diamond collection showcases two distinct women's watches that blend mid‑range luxury with elegant design. The standard two‑tone model features a 27 mm steel case with gold plating, a mother‑of‑pearl dial, and 112 diamonds set in the bezel, offering a readable
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Sotheby’s has launched the Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Edit: Materiality, an online luxury auction featuring over 30 curated pieces, including 13 rare timepieces from brands such as Richard Mille, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet and F.P. Journe, alongside high jewelry, luxury handbags, automobiles and other collectible objects. Running from
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Mike’s five summer‑watch picks for 2026 blend lightness, comfort, and reliability for hot weather. The lineup opens with the Rolex Yacht‑Master 42 in titanium, a high‑end piece priced at €15,200 that combines the brand’s renowned finishing with a lightweight case and black Cerachrom bezel.
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Louis Vuitton unveiled the new Monterey Ceramic “Charm” Watch during its Men’s Spring‑Summer 2027 runway show in Paris, presenting two ceramic versions—a bold green and a glossy black—featuring the pebble‑shaped case and the in‑house LFTMA01.02 automatic movement. The watches serve as charm tags
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The Rado Integral 40‑Year Anniversary Edition revives the iconic 1986 ceramic watch with modern refinements, featuring a rectangular high‑tech ceramic case wrapped in PVD gold‑coated stainless steel, a brushed black dial with gold accents, and an integrated bracelet that blends gold links with ceramic blocks. Powered by
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The Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve has been reissued with a fresh light‑blue opaline dial, preserving the iconic rotating‑disc power reserve display that shows the remaining energy in the mainspring. The 38 mm stainless‑steel case combines satin‑brushed and polished finishes, a box‑shaped sapphire crystal
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The Maen Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin with Blue Tuscan Dial returns to production after a sold‑out boutique‑exclusive edition, offering a slim 7.1 mm case, 37 mm diameter, and a textured blue dial that shifts between electric and navy tones. Its octagonal bezel, brushed‑and‑polished surfaces, and
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The exploration of texture, color, and stone reveals how these elements shape the perception and emotional impact of design. By examining the interplay of tactile surfaces, visual hues, and natural materials, the discussion highlights their combined ability to create depth, contrast, and harmony within a space, influencing both aesthetic appeal
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The Rolex Sky‑Dweller represents the pinnacle of the brand’s technical innovation, combining a sophisticated dual‑time zone display with an annual calendar in a single, elegantly designed timepiece. Its evolution showcases groundbreaking engineering that balances complexity with wearability, embodying the relentless pursuit of precision that defines luxury watchmaking.
There are days in the watch world when the news is not really about watches at all. It is about control. Who gets to shape the story. Who gets to own the next chapter. Who gets to decide whether the future of horology will be built by institutions, independents, auction
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Antoine Pin has taken the helm as CEO of De Bethune, marking a strategic shift for the independent watchmaker owned by The 1916 Company. Pin arrives as the brand celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing extensive experience from LVMH, Berluti, Bulgari, Zenith, and a recent stint as chief executive of TAG
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François‑Henri Bennahmies has launched the N3W5 watch brand under his holding, The Honorable Merchant Group, positioning it as a platform that celebrates the silent artisans behind luxury timepieces. The name, pronounced “news,” is an acronym for North, East, West, and South, intended to symbolize a personal compass in a
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The Watch Technology Institute (WTI) at North Seattle College is the United States’ last full‑time public watchmaking program capable of granting a major certification. Established after World War II and now operating under the SAWTA curriculum, the two‑year, 3,000‑hour course blends micromechanics, component fabrication, case and
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Tom Cruise’s watch collection is dominated by Rolex pieces, ranging from a 36 mm Datejust Ref. 16200 to a platinum Daytona and a rare white‑gold Day‑Date 40 with a meteorite dial. His penchant for the brand is evident in numerous public appearances, such as the 2009 press
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Citizen introduces four new Promaster Marine dive watches—BN0265-00A, BN0266-07E, BN0267-04L, and BN0268-01E—featuring a compact 40.6 mm stainless‑steel case, a new Eco‑Drive Caliber E118 with a power reserve of up to a year, and a plant‑derived BENEBiOL strap. Priced around $426,
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The new Rado Captain Cook dive watch reimagines the classic 1962 design with a striking gold‑coloured dial that features a sparkling, diamond‑powder finish, giving the watch a fresh and luxurious personality. Housed in a 39 mm polished stainless‑steel case with a yellow‑gold PVD‑coated rotating bezel
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The Temporal Works Series A Rambler is a new tool‑style watch that blends menswear aesthetics with watchmaking craftsmanship. Building on the original Series A, the Rambler features a bead‑blasted case, matte “Black Sesame” and “Red Bean” dials, and casual canvas or Alcantara straps, giving it a rugged yet
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The Breitling Top Time B01 Eddy Merckx is a limited‑edition 525‑piece chronograph released to honor cycling legend Eddy Merckx and the upcoming 2026 Tour de France. Housed in a 41 mm stainless‑steel case with a vibrant yellow dial, the watch features Breitling’s in‑house B01 movement,
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The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph SNM Titanium celebrates Mexico’s historic breakthrough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the national team secured its first knockout‑stage victory in four decades. Limited to just 100 pieces, the watch was worn by coach Javier Aguirre on the sidelines as Mexico defeated
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The 1968 Heritage Diver’s GMT receives notable upgrades, most prominently a jump in water resistance from 200 meters to 300 meters, aligning it with professional dive standards. The case remains faithful to the original 42 mm design, while a new three‑fold clasp with a six‑step slide adjuster
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Roy Davidoff, a Geneva‑born watch dealer and collector, has built a career around vintage and pre‑owned timepieces. After growing up in a family of jewelers and moving from Geneva to Miami, he worked for notable brands such as Bovet and Jacob & Co. before co‑founding Roy &
