We live in a (watch) world where brand names reign supreme and terms like “in-house” carry a lot of weight. However, I find it much more interesting when a watchmaker is willing to peel back the curtain and highlight the great minds and hands that go into crafting the watches we love. Recently,...
Everything’s bigger in Texas—and that fact continues to ring true for the Windup Watch Fair Dallas. Returning for its second year and expanding into a full three-day event, the Fair once again took over the Hickory Street Annex, transforming the historic industrial space into a buzzing hub of...
Once upon a time, if you cared about time, you looked to Britain, no questions asked. Long before Switzerland became the spiritual home of horology, the United Kingdom was also the undisputed king of timekeeping. For centuries, it set the pace. Do heavyweights like John Harrison and Thomas Mudge...
It all started with ref. 7042, and the Longines Legend Diver has been around, in one form or another, since 1959, and over the past years, the brand with the Winged Hourglass logo has wisely chosen evolution over reinvention. New sizes, updated movements, fresh dial colours, but always within...
Having none myself, I’m always a bit impressed when it comes to those who have artistic talent – and that goes doubly for those who can appreciate the everyday beauty around them. This is especially true when those two virtues combine to form a beautiful little timepiece, like the Altmann ×...
When Maximilian Büsser launched the first M.A.D.Gallery in Geneva’s Old Town in 2011, the goal was not to create a conventional retail space. Instead, the gallery was conceived as a place where the mechanical imagination behind MB&F could be understood in a broader creative context. Fifteen...
When Maximilian Büsser launched the first M.A.D.Gallery in Geneva’s Old Town in 2011, the goal was not to create a conventional retail space. Instead, the gallery was conceived as a place where the mechanical imagination behind MB&F could be understood in a broader creative context. Fifteen...
Exploring the Hidden Economy Behind High-End Replica Watches I found myself being ushered by two men with broken English up a back stairwell deep in the souk , past racks of cheap electronics and unmarked doors, to a shop with no sign or storefront. After entering a small windowless room, the...
The watch features a massive balance running at an unusual 1Hz, an unusual escapement design, and a surprisingly approachable price for an independent release.
ArtyA is an independent Geneva-based brand founded by Yvan Arpa in 2009, best known for turning unconventional, often shocking materials, into fully wearable watches. The brand’s latest excursion in the vast jungle of materials involves moissanite, an extremely hard silicon carbide with a...
Oracle Time has announced its second watch event for the enthusiast community. Hands On Horology will take place on the 13th of June, 2026, at Protein Studios, Shoreditch, London, UK. Showcasing over 45 brands, from independents to globally recognized watchmakers, the event will have something...
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