Many of the types of decoration that we now consider as aesthetic on a watch or movement started off as a means of hiding minor imperfections in the surface of the metal (circular graining, Geneva ...

Some companies name their travel watches GMT, while others prefer to label them UTC. Is this a marketing ploy or a genuine technical distinction? WorldTempus sheds some light. To keep things very ...

In an uncommon display of transparency, Patek Philippe recently released a number of its key figures. This allows us to gauge the trajectory of the manufacture, as well as its overall importance in ...

Aficionados recognize the Cartier Tank at first glance with its two parallel brancards (sidebars) inspired by World War I tank tracks - and this despite the impressive range of stylistic variations it ...

What’s the harm in browsing watches on TikTok? Think of it as digital window shopping. We’ve made our pick of the best accounts to indulge your passion for watches (and maybe add to your collection, ...

Throughout the past 20 years, the colour orange has become a signature part of OMEGA’s dive watch designs, helping to improve visibility and safety underwater. The emblematic orange shade has added ...

Inspired by a 1796 model, the Classique Souscription 2025 brings back the single-hand dial design. This pays tribute to the ingenuity of Abraham-Louis Breguet: the original subscription models were ...

Caroline Scheufele designed for Chopard the IMPERIALE Four Seasons from the arts, high-end watchmaking, and jewelry. On its diamond-bordered dial, a painted mother-of-pearl marquetry reveals its ...

The origins of Baume & Mercier date back to 1830! The heritage and archives of the house contain numerous treasures that are (re)discovered. A selection through a rich history. In the heart of the ...

From his towering height of 1.98 m, tennis player Karen Khachanov showcases his talent on courts around the world. At under 30 years old, the 24th-ranked player worldwide is an experienced watch ...

Watchmaking and jewelry often come together, but rarely on an equal footing: either the jewel serves the watch, or the reverse. The Tubogas is the unique case of a piece that unites the two crafts in ...

Last February, BA111OD unveiled the most affordable certified chronometer on the market, a 40mm automatic model priced at CHF 760 on a rubber strap and CHF 820 on steel. We tested it. The watchmaking ...