The split-second wristwatch is arguably Patek Philippe’s most under-appreciated complication. It’s also one of the brand’s rarest, with only thirteen serially produced references. We go in-depth into the complication and its history.
For the last several years, Islander has been a fan favorite at all the Windup Watch Fairs. Now, you can experience the same energy that Marc Frankel and his team bring to the Fairs right here in Brooklyn too. Join us and our friends from Islander on Thursday, August 6th from 6:30–8:30 PM in the...
Founded in 2010 by Belgian industrial designer Benoît Mintiens, Ressence questioned, from the start, something fundamental: how we read time. Its patented Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS), with its constantly rotating discs replacing conventional hands, has become one of the most...
The 100-year history of the Rolex Oyster case is really, in many regards, the history of Rolex itself, at least when it comes to the Crown’s technical innovations in the pursuit of waterproof watch design. A groundbreaking and indisputably influential invention when it arrived on the scene in...
The worlds of automotive engineering and luxury watchmaking have long shared a fascination with speed, advanced materials, and mechanical artistry. While many automotive-inspired timepieces occupy the highest tiers of haute horology, independent brand CronusArt takes a different approach with...
One thing you can’t credibly accuse Christopher Ward of is being afraid of color. Hot on the heels of their Twelve Xander, a colorful and abstract limited edition collaboration with the Dial Artist that sold out in a single day, the UK based brand is back with the Twelve 36 (Ti) Pick ‘n’ Mix...
For its latest release of 2026, Roger Dubuis has further expanded its Knights of the Round Table concept. Rather than being a tribute to medieval Europe and the era of King Arthur, though, the high-horology Swiss brand’s latest creation celebrates the 17th century unification of Japan. From a...
H. Moser & Cie. released its first minute repeater coupled with a tourbillon in 2019, exposing both complications on the dial. After several iterations, Moser unveiled an impressive, skeletonised take on the double-complication combo earlier this year. Since skeletonisation is often considered a...
Summer is in full swing, and most of us are already in warmer climates or are getting ready to go there. That’s why we created a list of our favorite dive watches for the summer. We all know that dive watches don’t need color to work underwater. But summer isn’t just asking for water resistance....
With a storied history of watchmaking and a thriving microbrand scene, America is the international watchmaking hub you might not expect, here are the best American watch brands you should know about.
