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Independence The Art of Horology…a visit to the store in Hong Kong.

Independent Watchmaking Salon in Hong Kong March of the Independents It is no secret that I am an ardent admirer of independent watchmakers. I was one of the first to invest in Philippe Dufour, by purchasing and writing about him. As early as 1999, I wrote an early article which appeared in The Business TimesRead More

Rebellion T-1000: unusual watch with 1000 hours power reserve

Rebellion. What a name for a watch. And true to its name, this is indeed a rebellious watch. Manually wound. Six barrels. 1000 hours of power reserve. To wind the watch, one releases a lever, and the entire bezel pivots at 6 o’clock, and operating the lever winds the watch. Cool. Two chains, one onRead More

Laurent Ferrier Gallet Tourbillon: detailed photographs to demonstrate good finishing in a watch movement

I wrote about Laurent Ferrier’s Gallet Tourbillon before. See this post for the earlier post. I caught up with Laurent and his crew in Geneva during the recent GTE where he was showing a peek-a-boo dial…which features a fan shaped opening on the dial which opens to reveal a favourite picture…painted by no other thanRead More

Richard Lange Pour le Merite Tourbillon by A. Lange & Sohne – all you need to know

Hands-on definitive review of the A. Lange & Sohne Richard Lange Pour le Merite Tourbillon. This review was published on 9am GMT 20th December 2010, when the embargo lifted.  A number of global journalists were invited to celebrate the founding of the Lange company on 7th December 2010 in Glashutte with a Press Conference toRead More

Baltic Adds Scalegraph To Permanent Collection With Three New Models

The Microbrand’s retro-chronograph design is no longer just for limited editions.More

Introducing – Akhor Releases the New Day/Night Nour La Lumière

Akhor is a new Geneva indie brand carving a niche for high-end watchmaking, poetic design and top-end finishing. A collective project founded by Anissa Bader in 2025, Akhor is built around its floating dial architecture with a patented two-disc construction by sister company Clamax, a Geneva-based component and micromechanics manufacturer. Writing the next chapter, the […]

Textile Textures: Seiko Brings ‘Tomioka Silk’ to the Presage

Seiko’s Presage series has long been the brand’s standard-bearer for affordable dress watches, and the latest Presage Classic Series ‘Tomioka Silk’ celebrates Japan’s 19th-century silk industry, which earned a UNESCO World Heritage designation in 2014. With an easy-wearing 38 mm case and an enthusiast-oriented no-date format, the ‘Tomioka Silk’ collection spans four colourways including an on-trend pistachio green flavour dubbed wakatake-iro. The embossed dial pattern results in a silk-like texture shimmer Initial thoughts Seiko’s Presage Classic Series has been treating watch collectors to a tour of historical Japanese hand crafts, with dials made from materials like Arita porcelain and urushi lacquer. The ‘Tomioka Silk’ collection toes a similar line, but uses a clever optical illusion to simulate the shimmer of the region’s famous silk more convincingly than past editions. While real silk dials do exist, they are understandably uncommon. Seiko’s time-tested approach to textile-textured dials involves embossing a metal dial with a pattern that, at arm’s length, resembles the source material, such as linen, or in this case, Tomioka silk. HCC002 Most watch brands would call this concentric multi-lobed motif ‘guilloche‘, but Seiko correctly avoids this term, choosing instead to emphasise the silk-like visual presentation of the stamped pattern. The dial quality is quite good for the price, which barely breaks four figures. I understand Seiko’...

Chanel’s Chessboard is a Modern Métiers d’Art Masterpiece

Chanel christened its watch collection for the year “Coco Game”, a theme that informs the pixellated video game motifs found on some watches and also the flagship creation that is the endgame as such things go. The Chessboard is self descriptive, but it is much more than an 8×8 board with 32 chess pieces. A one-off creation that is already sold, the Chessboard is impressive by the numbers alone: 1.5 kg of gold, 110 carats of diamonds, and a retail price of over US$4 million. But where is the watch you might ask? There are two: each of the queens is actually a pendant watch with a tiny dial on its base, and the set is delivered with a single chain for the winner to wear a pendant watch. The queen takes the form of Coco Chanel dressed in the brand’s signature tweed suit Initial thoughts I’ve always been a fan of Chanel’s impossibly extravagant objet d’art, which in past years have ranged from a musical automaton clock to a planetarium-clock. This year’s one-off creation trumps them all in scale, complexity, decoration, and of course price. In tangible terms, the Chessboard is clearly a trophy for the home or office, or a game board for a wealthy chess fan. Ridiculously lavish board games and toys have a long history — jewellers like Faberge and Cartier made such items in times past. In fact, some of Faberge’s fabled Imperial Easter Eggs contained surprises that were actually tiny toys. The Chessboard, however, is distinctively 21st century in both material...

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 250 Review: The Military Watch I Waited a Decade to Buy

A hands-on review of the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 250, exploring its military heritage, 36mm sizing, acrylic crystal, and more.

In Partnership - Timex Atelier Chronographs Bring Modern Clarity to a Classic Complication

The latest release become an elevated entry point into the undeniably appealing world of Timex Atelier

Seiko takes quartz to a new level with two new Seiko Astron GPS Solar limited edition models

Seiko releases two new limited edition Astron GPS Solar models with colored dials inspired by quartz crystals.

The Yema Granvelle Renaissance brings classical architecture to the wrist

Combining classical details with French watchmaking mastery in an updated package that rewards a closer look.

Raymond Weil Releases First Integrated-Bracelet Designs with New A.R.T Collection

The independent Swiss watchmaker celebrates its 50th anniversary in sporty-chic style.More

Raymond Weil joins the integrated-bracelet race with the new A.R.T. collection

Raymond Weil breaks a 50-year run by introducing its first-ever integrated bracelet watch, blending contemporary details with classic looks

JLC brought some of its rarest vintage Reversos to our London Studio last night

Telling the history of the Reverso through rich storytelling and some of the most important examples ever made.

Hermès H08: A Guide to the Maison's Signature Sports Watch

A deep dive into the luxury house's tradition-defying, all-terrain timepiece. More

Oris Honors Lou Gehrig With a Pointer Date Limited to 2,130 Pieces

A closer look at the Oris Lou Gehrig Limited Edition Pointer Date: 2,130 pieces, subtle Yankee details, and whether the $2,850 price holds up.

The Neumann Automatic brings classic styling with modern touches at a price point that is hard to beat

Neumann’s second collection introduces six textured dial options with a blend of vintage proportions and contemporary design.

Awake unveils a subtle refresh to the Sơn Mài, alongside a trio of stunning guilloché dials

Awake refreshes its excellent Sơn Mài with a newly refined case, and a trio of incredibl, celestially-inspired guilloché dials

This new Wren Diver 38 Crimson is just US$1,595, feature-packed, and exclusive to the Time+Tide Studio

The new Wren Diver 38 Crimson is not only the latest and first red take on the brand's popular dive watch, it's also a Time+Tide exclusive.

The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Was Never Going To Be A Simple Royal Oak

The Most Complete $1k Watch That You Haven't Heard Of - Circula ProTrail

Although we are firm believers that a watch's specifications or features can only get you so far, and that a purchase can be heavily weighted by an emotional connection, finding a watch that overdelivers on the spec sheet can make for a more compelling package. Many of the watches that can deliver on value are usually

Best Affordable Field Watch Alternatives to the Hamilton Khaki Field

See hand-on reviewed picks that bring military-inspired design, solar convenience, mechanical charm, and everyday durability beyond the usual Hamilton default.

Our British Watchmaker’s Weekender is coming to SoHo, NYC this weekend – do you have your ticket yet?

There are moments in the life of a new space when you stop and think: this is exactly what we built it for.

Video: Thomas Baillod talks to us about the new Ba111od Horlogerie Holdings

Thomas Baillod announced that Ba111od has acquired their supplier - BCP Tourbillons. Here is a video of him talking about the acquisition and the new watch.

Hands On: Patek Philippe’s Celestial Goes to Space

Perhaps the most surprising launch from Patek Philippe at Watches & Wonders 2026 was the Celestial Sunrise and Sunset Ref. 6105G-001. The ref. 6105G arrives over a decade after its predecessor, the ref. 6102 (2012), which in turn replaced the ref. 5102 (2002). While the prior model was an incremental evolution over the original, the ref. 6105G is a drastic redesign with its spaceship-inspired aesthetic and 47 mm (!) white gold case that wears unexpectedly well. The ref. 6105G is also an upgrade in mechanical terms with the addition of an elegant and simple sunrise and sunrise display that’s smartly implemented on the date ring, and driven by a clever compliant mechanism. And the ref. 6105G has another trick up its sleeve, a mechanism that accounts for summer and winter time (also known as daylight saving time), which shifts the time display as well as the date ring backwards or forwards as the seasons change. Initial thoughts Put simply, the ref. 6105G is weird but cool. Some of Patek Philippe’s recent experiments with design have been so-so in attractiveness, but the ref. 6105G scores well, maybe even the best amongst the brand’s adventurous designs. It’s unlike any other Patek Philippe ever with its huge case and integrated rubber strap, but it is appealing. Even though the star chart complication is a historical one descended from the Henry Graves Jr. “Supercomplication”, it feels like a perfect match for the sci-fi case. The case is huge at 47 mm, but the ...

6 Best Alternatives to the Rolex Submariner We’ve Ever Reviewed

Explore the best Rolex Submariner alternatives across affordable, mid-range, and luxury picks, with hands-on notes on wearability, bezel feel, design, and value.

Anoma unveils its A1 Core Collection, and it’s now a conversation starter available to everyone

Anoma's showstopping three-sided A1 is now available with two new dials that are now a permenent fixture in the Anoma catalogue

Watches & Wonders: Frederique Constant Offers a Smart Update to their Classic Worldtimer Manufacture

Frederique Constant has built themselves a nice little niche delivering complicated watches at relatively affordable and impressive price points. While their perpetual calendar is probably the most impressive in terms of straight up value (somehow it still comes in under $10,000, even after years of rising prices throughout the sector) it’s the Worldtimer Manufacture that is likely their true signature. It’s a genuinely accessible complication that, at the time it was introduced, was novel in a watch well under the five figure mark.  Over the years there have been a number of variants introduced, but little has changed as far as the actual execution of the watch. That changes with the introduction of a trio of new worldtimers, all sporting the new manufacture movement, designated FC-719. The new caliber allows two nagging issues to be addressed: case size and dial clutter.  If you’re familiar with Frederique Constant’s Worldtimer Manufacture, you’ve likely already noticed that the large subdial at 6:00 displaying the date has been completely removed. A no-date worldtimer is a big change, but there’s no denying that the dial is significantly cleaner without the date. It allows the dial motif, a representation of a globe, common enough on these watches, to fully stand on its own. Dial options for this refreshed worldtimer include a limited diamond set version, a version on a strap with iridescent blue ocean waters, and a bracelet version with a more matte blue ...

Dispatch: An Insider's Guide To Horologically-Minded Eats In Geneva

A little taste of Geneva's horological scene at some new and little-known watch spots for those attending the public days at Watches and Wonders.