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The interview with Dieter Pachner, the new CEO of Certina, explores his extensive watch‑industry background and his vision for the brand’s future. He highlights Certina’s heritage of robust, reliable sports watches built around the Double Security (DS) concept and explains how the recent DS Super PH2000M embodies
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The 1977 Rolex GMT‑Master “Pepsi” survived a dramatic ejection when U.S. Air Force Captain David Bartell pulled the seat‑ejection lever from his F‑105 fighter jet on July 14, 1978. The watch, purchased a year earlier, remained intact alongside its original box, papers, purchase receipt, newspaper clippings,
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Nathan Clapp, the creative force behind Wraven Labs, has built a strong following on Instagram and YouTube Shorts by sharing inventive, blue‑sky watch designs that blend humor with sophisticated engineering. His digital concepts have led to collaborations such as an April Fools partnership with Christopher Ward, and his personal
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The 2026 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, held on June 22, gathered a spectacular mix of classic and contemporary automobiles against the historic backdrop of Lake Como. A. Lange & Söhne celebrated its 15th year as a partner, unveiling the honey‑gold Cabaret Tourbillon and presenting a
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The Longines Signet, introduced in the mid‑1950s, epitomized post‑war luxury with its 18‑karat gold case, extensive diamond set‑bezels, and a clean, restrained dial. Priced at $495 in 1956—far above the average American annual income of $4,500—it signaled success for businessmen who wore it
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The piece recounts a visit to Studio Underd0g’s newly opened D0ghouse in Maidenhead, where a hands‑on Assembly Experience allowed the writer to build a personal 01SERIES Guava watch. The experience guided participants through attaching the movement, fitting the crown stem, installing the hands, and sealing the case with
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Otsuka Lotec, a Tokyo‑based microbrand founded in 2012 by industrial designer Jiro Katayama, blends automotive design heritage with watchmaking. Producing fewer than 200 pieces a year, the brand is known for its industrial aesthetic, visible screws, and unconventional dial layouts such as the No. 5’s dual‑disc regulator
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The interview explores Andrea Frigerio’s journey from a mechanical‑engineering student to a specialist in Richard Mille split‑seconds chronographs, highlighting how his academic background in materials, dynamics, and shock resistance naturally aligned with the brand’s technical innovations. It details the evolution of the complication, emphasizing Richard Mille’
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Moonwatch Dials is a limited-edition, hand‑bound book that showcases 150 Omega Speedmaster dials from 1957 through 2025. The volume is divided into two sections: the first documents every standard‑production dial, offering detailed photographs, transparent overlays, and lume effect pages; the second explores special‑production pieces such as
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Timex’s new Atelier Chronograph collection expands the brand’s recent move toward higher‑end watchmaking, offering both automatic and quartz models in a sleek 40 mm case. The automatic version features a titanium case with a stainless‑steel tachymeter bezel, a double‑domed sapphire crystal, and a Landeron L72
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The interview explores the current state of the collectible watch market, highlighting how record‑breaking auction results have been driven by a relatively small group of wealthy collectors seeking rare “trophy watches.” These pieces are prized for their scarcity, unique configurations, or exceptional condition, with brands such as Patek Philippe,
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The luxury watch secondary market is driven more by human psychology than by the watches themselves. Collectors make decisions based on emotion, personal connections, and cultural relevance, often valuing a piece for the memories or status it represents rather than its rarity or potential investment return. This emotional component influences
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The fusee and chain system provides a mechanical solution to the problem of varying torque in a watch’s mainspring, ensuring a more constant force reaches the escapement. By using a conical fusee linked to the barrel with a fine chain, the mechanism compensates for the decreasing torque as the
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The short documentary “La Pilota” chronicles the extraordinary life of Carina Massone Negrone, the Italian aviator who set an unbeaten altitude record of 12,043 metres in 1935 while flying an open‑cockpit biplane. It details her early passion for adventure, her pioneering achievements—such as becoming the first woman
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TAG Heuer’s Monaco Speed 12, launched alongside the Monaco Grand Prix, reimagines the iconic square‑case Monaco with a bold, titanium‑cased design that draws directly from motorsport aesthetics. The watch houses a unique Spin Time‑based TH84‑00 movement inspired by a 12‑cylinder rotary engine, a collaboration
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 saw top footballers arrive across North America showcasing a remarkable collection of luxury watches, blending personal style with high‑end horology. From Richard Mille’s sleek RM 72‑01 on Ousmane Dembélé to Hublot’s King Gold Big Bang on Kylian Mbappé, each piece highlighted
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The piece explores Miyota’s Calibre 9075, a true traveller’s GMT movement, detailing its significance within the brand’s extensive portfolio and its appeal to watch enthusiasts seeking reliable, affordable complications. It highlights Miyota’s massive production scale, the movement’s unique ability to adjust the central hour hand
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Vario’s VERSA Reversible Single Time watch combines a striking Art‑Deco design with an innovative rotating case that reveals a completely different dial on the opposite side. The 38 mm stainless‑steel case, 10.5 mm thick, houses a Miyota 6T28 automatic movement with a custom tungsten rotor, offering
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Solar field watches prioritize low‑maintenance convenience, offering reliable timekeeping with minimal user interaction. Powered by solar quartz movements, models such as the Vaer C4 Tactical Field Solar and Timex Expedition Field Post Solar can run for months on a few hours of light, eliminating the need for regular winding,
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The piece explores Miyota’s Calibre 9075, a true traveller’s GMT movement, detailing its construction, functionality, and significance within the watch industry. It explains how the GMT hand differs from an office GMT, allowing independent adjustment of the central hour hand for accurate local time while the GMT hand
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The piece argues that a watch collection does not require an Omega Speedmaster, though the model remains a strong option for those who value its design, feel, and ritual. It explains that the Speedmaster’s appeal lies in its clean layout, comfortable size, and satisfying manual‑wind chronograph experience, while
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Wrist‑free timepieces are gaining popularity as enthusiasts look for creative ways to showcase their love of watches beyond the traditional wrist. Pocket watches are experiencing a resurgence, highlighted by historic pieces such as the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication and modern designs from brands like Hermès, Minase, and Audemars
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The piece argues that a watch collection does not require an Omega Speedmaster, though the model remains a strong option for those who value its design, feel, and ritual. It explains that the Speedmaster’s appeal lies in its clean layout, comfortable size, and satisfying manual‑wind chronograph experience, while
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The piece explores the fifteen most valuable Patek Philippe wristwatches ever sold at auction, detailing each model’s historical significance, unique complications, and provenance. From the Tiffany‑blue Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A‑018 that fetched €5,746,573 to the Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A‑010, the only stainless‑steel example,
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The piece explores the most expensive Rolex wristwatches ever sold at auction, highlighting each model’s unique provenance, design features, and record-breaking sale prices. From the iconic Paul Newman Daytona that fetched over €15 million to rare split‑seconds chronographs, gemstone‑set “Khanjar” pieces, and historically significant watches owned
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The feature explores the most valuable Audemars Piguet timepieces ever sold at auction, tracing each watch’s unique history, design elements, and the record-breaking prices they achieved. From the early Royal Oak jubilee models and Karl Lagerfeld’s black‑finished reference to the groundbreaking Code 11.59 tourbillon and
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Artisans de Genève is an independent Swiss workshop that specializes in bespoke watch customization, transforming client‑owned timepieces into unique creations through hand‑finishing, engraving, guilloche, enamelling and other crafts. Founded by John Isaac, the atelier has grown from a small team to over 50 artisans and now includes dedicated
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Panerai’s Luminor 31 Giorni introduces a groundbreaking 31‑day power reserve, achieved through the in‑house P.2031/S calibre that employs four linked mainspring barrels capable of storing enough energy for 744 hours. Limited to 200 pieces and priced at £69,100, the watch combines a 44 mm
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Timex commemorates America’s 250th anniversary with a special collection that blends the brand’s heritage and patriotic spirit. The lineup includes four wristwatches and a table clock, each featuring the number “250” on the dial and drawing design cues from the red, white, and blue flag. Prices range from
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The piece chronicles the development of Patek Philippe’s Calibre 89, a groundbreaking watch that combined thirty‑three complications across four movement levels. Initiated in 1979 as a response to historic disputes over the most complicated timepiece, the project endured a nine‑year, four‑watch build during a severe Swiss
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The FIFA World Cup opens on June 11, 2026, marking the first co‑hosted tournament by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Mexico’s historic role is highlighted, with the Estadio Banorte becoming the only stadium to host matches at three separate World Cups. The piece emphasizes the deep connection
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The NBA Finals have become a showcase for some of the most extravagant and technically sophisticated wristwatches, with celebrities and athletes displaying pieces from top-tier brands on the court. Highlights include Jay‑Z’s Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon featuring twelve complications, Fat Joe’s colorful Rolex Day‑Date
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marks a historic expansion with 48 national teams competing across 16 venues from June 11 to July 19. The tournament’s larger format increases matches from 64 to 104, enhancing its global reach and offering fans
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Max Maertens, a young designer with experience at brands such as Chopard, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier and MB&F, created the HM12 Guardian, a hybrid wristwatch‑robot that can transform into a desk clock. The piece combines a complex movement featuring a flying tourbillon “brain,” symmetrically placed jumping hours, a
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CWC watches are evaluated based on practical design, legibility, and purpose-built functionality rather than luxury aesthetics. The Mellor 72 field watch demonstrates a compact, hand‑wound approach with high‑contrast numerals, durable fixed bars, and modest water resistance, making it suitable for everyday wear while remaining unobtrusive. The SBS
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The new two‑volume set from Taschen, Ultimate Collector Watches, offers an in‑depth scholarly approach to some of the rarest timepieces ever made. Combining meticulous research, high‑quality photography, and insights from collectors, the books bridge the gap between overly esoteric reference works and broadly appealing picture books. The
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Hermès Horloger’s watchmaking operation blends traditional craftsmanship with a modern, integrated manufacturing approach across two Swiss sites. Production begins in Le Noirmont, where cases and dials are hand‑stamped, cut, and polished, followed by meticulous quality checks at each stage. The process then moves to the Brügg atelier for
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The Breguet Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7035 is a limited‑edition 18K rose‑gold dress watch that celebrates the brand’s 250th anniversary with a striking combination of classic design and modern engineering. Its 38 mm case houses a hand‑guilloché grand‑feu enamel sub‑dial in deep blue, iconic Breguet
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The conversation with Wilhelm Schmid reveals how A. Lange & Söhne deliberately reduced its retail footprint from 270 points of sale to 52, focusing on standalone boutiques that act as “home from home” for collectors. By opening a boutique in Chicago’s Tribune Tower, the brand creates a direct, immersive
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The piece explores the appeal and significance of the Omega Speedmaster Mark II ref. 145.014, highlighting how the watch’s understated design and rare tropical‑dial patina set it apart in a market dominated by the more celebrated Speedmaster Professional. It recounts a personal quest to acquire the best
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Modern watchmaking is witnessing a shift away from the traditional lever escapement toward a variety of innovative designs that improve efficiency, reduce friction, and often eliminate the need for lubrication. Silicon has become a pivotal material, enabling the creation of lightweight, anti‑magnetic components such as escape wheels, levers, and
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The recent Tudor collector meet‑up in Geneva brought together an extraordinary array of vintage Tudor watches, from rare 34 mm Oyster models and historic Submariners to unique prototypes and military‑issued pieces. Attendees, including notable collectors and Tudor insiders, explored dozens of watches spanning several decades, with the event
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Kevin Hart’s deep affection for watches centers on Patek Philippe’s reference 5004, a model he describes as “small in stature, but big in ability.” He owns three versions of the 5004—white gold, stainless steel, and rose gold—and values the piece for its technical achievements, such as
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Richard Mille celebrates its 25th anniversary by emphasizing the community it has cultivated around innovation, risk, and technical excellence. The brand’s founders and current leaders, such as Alexandre Mille, stress that continual experimentation and daring design are core to their identity, attracting collectors who value extreme engineering and storytelling
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Vortic, founded in 2013 and based in Fort Collins, Colorado, creates one‑of‑a‑kind wrist watches by repurposing vintage pocket‑watch dials and movements. Each piece is handcrafted in the company’s own facilities, with cases fabricated in‑house and movements serviced, refurbished, or replaced to ensure reliable daily
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The piece chronicles the storied evolution of the TAG Heuer Monaco, beginning with its 1969 debut as an avant‑garde, square‑cased automatic chronograph linked to motorsport. It details the watch’s early innovations, such as the pioneering fully water‑resistant square case and the Calibre 11 movement, while highlighting
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Carole Forestier Kasapi, Haute Horlogerie & Movements Strategy Director at TAG Heuer, discusses her extensive background in watchmaking and her role in steering the brand’s movement development. She highlights the company’s long history of technical innovation, from early patented mechanisms to modern breakthroughs such as the Solargraph movement,
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The piece recounts a recent visit to Philippe Dufour’s workshop in Le Solliat, offering a vivid portrait of the master watchmaker’s environment, his enduring dedication to crafting watches, and the intimate atmosphere shared with his daughter Danièla. It traces Dufour’s career from his early school‑watch experiment
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The release showcases Ochs und Junior’s innovative pendant and pocket watch collection, expanding seven of the brand’s signature models into versatile formats that can be customized with various case sizes, materials, dial colors, and additional features. By offering a bespoke leather pouch and braided cord, the watches blend
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The new Rolex Datejust models introduced at Watches and Wonders 2026 feature striking green ombré lacquer dials, available for both 36mm and 41mm cases. The 36mm versions, offered with smooth or white‑gold fluted bezels on Oyster or Jubilee bracelets, are praised for their balanced proportions, classic appeal, and the