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Concepto celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2026, highlighting a legacy of innovation and resilience in the watch movement industry. Founded in 2006 by Valérien Jaquet, the family‑owned manufacturer now employs 183 staff and produces around 30,000 movements annually, including over a thousand tourbillons. With sales exceeding CHF 60
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Peter Speake, a veteran independent watchmaker, reflects on his journey from founding the influential Speake‑Marin brand in 2002 to launching PS Horology, a new venture that blends historical inspiration with contemporary design. Drawing on early English pocket‑watch movements and cultural motifs such as Japanese katana tsubas, Vietnamese Dong
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The piece explores Studio Underd0g’s new watch‑assembly workshop, The D0ghouse, in Maidenhead, detailing the hands‑on experience offered for £700, where participants assemble a limited‑edition 01Series Guava watch under the guidance of seasoned trainer Josh Sable. It describes the venue’s distinctive Victorian townhouse setting, the step‑
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Leica’s watchmaking division, now three years old, builds on the brand’s extensive photographic heritage that dates back to 1849. CEO Henrik Ekdahl describes how the company listens closely to its dedicated customers, treating them like a community, and emphasizes that the new watches aim to blend Leica’s
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The piece outlines Hublot’s strategic shift toward strengthening its core watchmaking fundamentals while maintaining the brand’s bold, innovative spirit. CEO Julien Tornare emphasizes improving engineering, finishing, quality control and after‑sales service, highlighted by a new five‑plus‑five‑year warranty and a focus on in‑house movements
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A GADA watch, short for Go Anywhere, Do Anything, is a versatile timepiece designed to suit any occasion. It should measure between 38mm and 41mm in diameter, be under 12mm thick, and feature a durable automatic movement with at least 100 meters of water resistance. Preferred materials are stainless steel
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The piece explores how to assemble a lightweight and functional everyday carry (EDC) for summer, emphasizing the importance of minimizing bulk in pockets while still having essential tools at hand. It highlights several specific items: Ombraz Classics sunglasses that replace traditional arms with a secure strap, the compact XTEINK x4
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Bulova’s long-standing dedication to women’s watches is highlighted through a rich history that dates back over a century. Beginning with early 20th‑century pocket and pendant watches, the brand pioneered designs such as the 1917 Rubaiyat collection and the first fully jeweled women’s wristwatch line, positioning
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The XBAND Smart Strap integrates modern health‑tracking technology into a traditional 20 mm mechanical watch strap, offering heart‑rate, sleep, blood‑oxygen, stress, activity, and even women's health monitoring. Built with a Swiss‑crafted stainless‑steel module housing a Nordic nRF52840 processor, 4 MB flash, Goodix PPG
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The piece highlights a week where celebrity watch choices stole the spotlight across major sporting events, from Formula 1 at Silverstone to Wimbledon and the World Cup. It showcases iconic timepieces such as Charles Leclerc’s Richard Mille RM72‑01 “Charles Leclerc Monaco,” Andrew Garfield’s unreleased IWC Ingenieur Automatic
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Leica’s venture into watchmaking builds on its storied camera heritage, using the same Bauhaus‑inspired design language and meticulous craftsmanship that define its photographic equipment. While the brand relies on external suppliers for movements—Lehmann for the ZM1 and ZM2 and Chronode for the ZM11 and ZM12—it retains
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The Star Caliber 2000 stands as a landmark grand‑complication pocket watch that prioritised coherence over sheer number of functions. By integrating a running equation of time, sunrise and sunset displays, a perpetual calendar, and an innovative three‑disc celestial system that aligns the moon with the star field, the
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Renders often create disappointment because they present watches in a flawless, static manner that fails to convey the dynamic qualities of the actual pieces. While CGI can showcase design concepts before production, it cannot replicate how light interacts with polished and brushed surfaces, how textures change with angle, or how
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The piece explores the evolution and variety of non‑central watch hands, beginning with regulator clocks that separated the minute hand from hour and seconds displays to improve accuracy in the 18th and 19th centuries. It highlights how modern brands such as Chronoswiss, Louis Erard, Patek Philippe, Junghans, Glashütte Original
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The Seiko Astron GPS Solar series began fourteen years ago as the world’s first wristwatch that automatically sets the correct time using satellite signals, powered entirely by light. Early models featured large 47 × 16 mm cases to accommodate the necessary antenna, but over time the technology became more compact,
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The collaboration between watchmakers and artists is reshaping the industry, creating pieces that function as both timepieces and independent works of art. Brands such as Alto, Ressence, Anordain, and Paulin are partnering with contemporary creators like Bernar Venet, Jules Wittock, John Nicol, and Rachel Duckhouse, producing limited‑edition watches that
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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’
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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 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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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 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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Hamilton has partnered with Steven Spielberg’s summer blockbuster Disclosure Day by outfitting two central characters with its watches: Josh O’Connor’s Dr. Daniel Kellner wears a Khaki Field Mechanical, while Colin Firth’s character sports a Jazzmaster Open Heart. The film, which has earned $195 million after three
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Rolex has deepened its 70‑year partnership with the National Geographic Society by becoming a Founding Donor of the newly transformed Base Camp headquarters in Washington, D.C., and serving as Grand Opening Partner for the Museum of Exploration. The revamped Base Camp will act as a hub for National
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Rolex has recently expanded its collection of colorful dials, adding the Oyster Perpetual “Celebration,” the Day‑Date “Jigsaw Puzzle,” and the Jubilee‑motif Oyster Perpetual for the brand’s 100th‑anniversary Oyster case. The “Celebration” models use vibrant bubbles and pastel hues that recall the original 2020 lacquer dials, while
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The Cartier Tortue, introduced in 1912, quickly became an iconic shaped watch celebrated for its turtle‑like case that blends curved lines with functional elegance. Originally crafted in platinum and gold, the model distinguished itself from the era’s round watches by offering a versatile canvas for enamel, diamonds, and
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Timex’s new Peanuts‑inspired Snoopy Tennis watch revives the classic 1965 Marlin design with a playful twist: Snoopy mid‑serve on the dial and a rotating tennis ball that marks the seconds. Built with a 34 mm gold‑tone case, acrylic crystal, and a denim‑style blue fabric strap,
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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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The Petermann Bedat 1825 Souscription Series is a limited‑edition watch offered to only ten collectors, priced at CHF 88,000. It features a high‑polished tantalum case, a black grand‑feu enamel dial with baguette‑diamond indices set in a gold frame, and hand‑finished black‑polished hands. The
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Communist leaders from the Soviet bloc and their allies adopted Rolex watches as symbols of power and prestige, often choosing solid‑gold models such as the Datejust, Day‑Date, and Submariner. Fidel Castro amassed a collection that included a Submariner, multiple GMT‑Masters, and a gold Day‑Date, even gifting
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The Hampden Watch Company’s First Hand Watchmaking Workshop offered participants a six‑hour, hands‑on experience where they assembled a watch from an ETA/Unitas 6498 movement, chose dial colors, and learned the basics of watch construction and terminology. The day began with introductions and a briefing on brand
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The Face in Time Paradis Tropical Collection showcases a bold, artistic direction in microbrand watchmaking, emphasizing feminine design and cultural storytelling. Inspired by founder Ashley Law‑Smith’s Zimbabwean heritage and personal family influences, the four‑piece lineup—La Banane, La Marchande, La Noix de Coco, and Le Toucan Rouge—
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Ultra‑slim watches push the limits of mechanical watchmaking by shrinking movements to fractions of a millimeter, demanding innovative engineering, precision manufacturing, and meticulous assembly. Brands such as Piaget, Richard Mille, Bulgari, Jean Lassale, Blancpain and Cartier have created landmark calibers—Piaget’s 2 mm Caliber 9P, Frédéric Piguet’s
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The piece contrasts the heritage and philosophies of Vacherer Constantin and H. Moser & Cie, showing how each brand approaches luxury watchmaking from opposite angles. Vacherer Constantin relies on an uninterrupted lineage dating back to 1755, emphasizing classical Genevan craftsmanship, strict adherence to the Poinçon de Genève, and elaborate decorative
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The new Rolex Oyster Perpetual “100 Years” commemorates a century of the iconic waterproof case with subtle yet meaningful design cues, such as the “100 Years” text on the dial and a gold‑crowned emblem. Its slate grey sunburst dial, green accents, and a stainless‑steel case paired with an
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The 2026 watchmaking landscape is defined by innovations that blend cutting‑edge technology with practical enhancements. Moser & Cie introduced a pump‑style winding mechanism inspired by Reebok sneakers, offering a single press to generate an hour of power and improving accessibility for users who struggle with traditional crowns. Tag
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The D1 Milano x Peter Tarka Impossible Watch reimagines the wristwatch by replacing traditional hands with three rotating discs that indicate hours, minutes, and seconds, while a digital display provides the day, date, and time. Crafted from lightweight aluminum and protected by a sapphire crystal with a blue anti‑reflective
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Hermès, a historic luxury brand founded in 1837, entered the watch market relatively late, beginning its own watch production in the late 1970s and later developing in‑house technical components. Leveraging its reputation for exquisite craftsmanship, the company blends traditional artisanship—such as leatherwork and wood marquetry—with playful, whimsical
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The comparison examines two vintage‑inspired dive watches, the Squale Sub 37 Legend and the Baltic Aquascaphe, evaluating how each interprets authentic mid‑century design. The Squale leverages its long heritage, offering a restrained dial with old‑radium lume, a slim 11.2 mm profile, a proven Sellita SW200‑1
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Breguet commemorates the 225th anniversary of the tourbillon invention by releasing three new limited‑edition models that showcase the brand’s mastery of the anti‑gravity mechanism. The Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255PT returns in a platinum case with a black aventurine enamel dial, featuring a flying tourbillon that rises 2.
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The 28th edition of the Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow announced six winners from France and Belgium, recognizing outstanding apprentices and technicians. In the Apprentice Watchmakers category, Aymeric Peters earned first prize for “Silence Choisi,” while Layla Sluysmans and Edouard Nicod shared second prize with “Nymphéa” and “La
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Movado, a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1881, celebrates its 145th anniversary by highlighting a rich heritage of innovation, design, and technical achievement. The brand’s story spans early precision successes, such as winning chronometer trials in the late 19th century, to pioneering case shapes and complications throughout the 20th century,
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Cruise retail is emerging as a pivotal channel for luxury watch brands, offering extended dwell time, immersive brand experiences, and a captive audience that can surpass the performance of traditional airport and department store concessions. With the luxury cruise fleet set to grow from 104 to at least 130 ships
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AXIA Time has become the official watch supplier for the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering a collection of team‑specific timepieces that blend sports branding with functional design. The range includes three models—the Argos diver with a 300 m water resistance and a £1,122 price tag, the more
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Solar-powered watches have evolved from early Japanese prototypes by Citizen in the 1970s to sophisticated luxury timepieces across major brands. Citizen pioneered the technology, creating the first light‑powered analogue watch and continuously improving battery life, while later innovations such as Seiko’s GPS Solar and Tag Heuer’s
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Watch prices have surged across the market, with both high‑end and mainstream models seeing dramatic increases. Auctions have highlighted this trend, exemplified by a record‑breaking $13.9 million sale of an F.P. Journe timepiece and a $75.8 million total at Phillips’s June auction, where sixteen
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Timex’s new Waterbury America 250 Table Clock celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a design that blends classic pocket‑watch aesthetics and modern desk‑clock functionality. The stainless‑steel case features brushed and polished surfaces, star accents, a guilloche‑engraved lid with a gold‑tone