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Stop Freaking Out About Patek’s Blingy New Watch

Introducing: Takashi Murakami Releases A New Flying Tourbillon Flower Watch Made Entirely Of Sapphire Crystal

Murakami's fourth release with Hublot is his most conceptual yet.

Obituary: Jörg Bucherer, the King of European Watch Retail

Jörg G. Bucherer, the third generation to run the Bucherer retail chain, passed away on Monday evening at age 87. The news was first reported by Swiss newspapers including Le Temps. His death comes less than three months after agreeing to sell his family business to Rolex in a multi-billion franc move that shocked the entire industry, but secured the future of the company. He led an extraordinary life, being one of the last remaining people to have worked directly with Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, and building a reputation as a man about town. Known for his fast cars and beautiful women in his youth, he was always extremely closely guarded when it came to media appearances. Bucherer took over the business in 1977, and had been at the centre of the industry ever since. Having navigated many turbulent periods in matchmaking, he not only kept the Lucerne-based retailer afloat, but steered it to the very top, with the business now counting over 100 points of sale across Europe and America, making it the biggest seller of Rolex watches anywhere. The historic Bucherer store in Lucerne. Image – Bucherer When Bucherer took the reins from his father, the industry was in turmoil in the aftermath of the Quartz Crisis. That didn’t stop him as he expanded the company from its Swiss base into new territories such as Austria and Germany in 1980s. He would go on to acquire other retailers as he pursued expansion, including Kurz Group in 1989 and Swiss Lion in 2001. The real b...

Jörg Bucherer, Head Of Watch Retailer, Passes Away At 87

The news comes three months after the surprise sale of his retail network to Rolex.  

Auctions: Playing 'Fantasy Watches' Ahead Of The 2023 Geneva Fall Auctions

A twofold take as our Style Editor and Vintage Expert go head-to-head.

Only Watch: A hopeful outlook for the watch community

The 1916 Company: The next big watch marketplace?

Why I Upgraded My D. Dornblüth & Sohn 99.1 Watch With A Handmade Ceramic Dial - Reprise

During a visit to D.Dornblüth & Sohn in eastern Germany, Bhanu Chopra noticed a new matte black ceramic dial in the workshop and loved the look so much that he asked the independent watchmaker to replace the more standard silver dial on his Dornblüth 99.1 with the new black one. And he's very pleased with the result.

In The Shop: Timex And seconde/seconde/ Continue The Watch Nickname Game With The Next Chapter Of The ‘iykyk’ Collaboration

Episodes 3 and 4 carry on the signature 'iykyk' spirit with wit and wordplay in equal measure.

Introducing: There's A New Lightest Watch In Town: The Ming LW.01

At 8.8 grams for the manual movement and 10.8 grams for the automatic, it claims to have broken any previous known record – and looks phenomenal too.

Why Santa Laura wants Only Watch to demonstrate full transparency

Auctions: Top Lots And Deep Cuts From This Weekend's Monaco Legend Fall Auction

From rare vintage Cartier, Patek, and Rolex to hyper-complicated neo-vintage watches, Monaco Legend Group has put together a quintessential vintage-lover's auction.

6 Steel Sports Watch Options that are Both (Relatively) Affordable and Definitely Obtainable - Reprise

Unless you have been residing under a large rock in recent years, you are most probably (and perhaps quite painfully) aware that the classic steel sports watches designed by Gérald Genta for Audemars Piguet (Royal Oak) and Patek Philippe (Nautilus) are both beyond the financial reach of most people and in many cases simply not available even if you can afford them. Here Colin Alexander Smith shares six more affordable and more available sports watches that have caught his eye over the last few years.

Time to Shine: Celeb Watch Roundup from Exhilarating Fashion Month

Questions about Only Watch, Luc Pettavino, and all the answers provided so far

Introducing: IWC Surprise Launches A New 'Mojave Desert' Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Edition

And we've got the need for Mohav... never mind.

Business News: Leonardo DiCaprio Invests In Young Sustainability-Focused Watch Brand ID Genève

A CHF 2 million seed round with DiCaprio's participation comes on the heels of the announcement of the brand's latest collection, the Circular S.

MICROMILSPEC is Back with a Watch Made in Collaboration with the Norwegian Air Force

While not necessarily a household name, MICROMILSPEC is well-known in military and law enforcement circles across Norway, the United States, and soon Canada. A Scandinavian brand that’s dedicated to creating performance-tested, long-lasting timepieces built for the specific needs of its customers, MICROMILSPEC’s brand ethos isn’t to sell volume – it’s to become an invaluable tool on the field or during active duty. Because of this, many of MICROMILSPEC’s watches have been bespoke one-off designs for the commissioner’s specific purpose; not necessarily for commercial sale. Crafting these highly specialized pieces has always been the backbone of the brand, but MICROMILSPEC has since started to catch the eye of collectors who want to own one of their watches without, for example, risking their lives or working for an intelligence agency. Because of this, MICROMILSPEC has opened some of their designs to the general public for a limited-edition release. One such watch is the new HERCULES. Built in partnership with the Norwegian Air Force’s 335 Squadron, the HERCULES is dedicated to the aircraft that shares its name. To build a watch that has as much ingenuity and power as the esteemed aircraft, the Norwegian watchmaker worked in conjunction with the Squadron for over a year to exacting specifications. The result is a 100-piece limited edition that’s as technically precise as it is wearable. Every inch of the HERCULES has an intentional – and functional – q...

Auctions: A Mega Collection Is Coming To Auction, Giving Us A Second Look At Some Familiar And Important Watches

From Marlon Brando's GMT-Master to Philippe Dufour's finest, some of the most important watches are hitting the auction block (again).

In The Shop: Timex Collaborates With seconde/seconde/ To Have A Little Fun With The Most Famous Nicknames In Watch History

The 'iykyk' collaboration is a playfully irreverent limited edition made for those in the know. Because if you know, you know…

Announcements: The Watch Library Foundation Lets You Search More Than 320,000 Archival Documents Dating To 1650

A new digital platform seeks to promote watchmaking heritage with a searchable database of archives.

Auctions: Sotheby's Watches Announces Its 'Most Historically Important Pairing Ever' With George Daniels And Roger Smith Watches This Fall

It's the last of Daniels' Millennium series – double signed – and the very first in the Co-Axial Anniversary series by Smith for Daniels, representing the best of British watchmaking.

Vintage Watches: Five New(ish) Book Recommendations For The Vintage Watch Enthusiast

Old watches, new volumes.

Hands-On: Taking A Look At 12 Unique Pieces From Only Watch 2023

Getting up close and personal with the auction's most exciting creations.

The Series 8 GMT from Citizen is the ultimate watch for today’s jetsetters and digital nomads

Auctions: This Unique Patek Philippe Uses A Diamond For Its Crystal And Could Sell For $1 Million

Giving a whole new meaning to 'bejeweled.'

Watch Spotting: Ringo Starr Wearing A Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5065A At The Musician's Hall of Fame In Nashville

He'd like to be, under the sea, with Aquanaut on on his wrist, in the shade. Instead, The Beatles drummer had it on as he was inducted into the HOF.

Hands-On: Does The Apple Watch Ultra 2 Make It Into This Mechanical Watch Lover's Collection? (Video)

It looks identical to its predecessor, but the new cycling features as well as "double-tap" might've put me over the edge.

The Gelfman IN-16 Nixie Watch: A Retrofuturistic Timepiece

Introducing: What You Need To Know About the Apple Watch Series 9 And Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Live Pics)

We're live from Cupertino and ready to talk "Double Tap."