Results for Watch Dial Text Conventions

Angelus U41 Orange: a (relatively) Affordable (for a tourbillon) Tourbillon Sports Watch

The Angelus U41 Orange has an aesthetic that is more Richard Mille than Das Boot. At a launch price of $34,400, the notion of a tourbillon that can be enjoyed without care is compelling, and Angelus leans into it.

Bring a Loupe: A Fresh To Market Rolex 'King Sub,' A Cartier Purse Watch, And A Neo-Vintage Vacheron

All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.

The Biver Automatique Could Be Your New Gentleman’s Watch

Baltic Prismic Stone Dial Review

I’ve been covering and getting to know the team at Baltic watches for about half a decade now, and in those five years I have watched the brand – with founder Etienne Malec at the helm – transform itself from “microbrand,” playing in the vintage-inspired sandbox, to venerable player in the game, full stop. Where we once heard the Baltic name and immediately thought of watches like the Aquascaphe or Bicompax chronograph, the intervening years have seen launches like the MR-01 micro-rotor model, and the Prismic (foreshadowing) with sprinkles of appearances at Only Watch thrown in for good measure. Returning to the Prismic, that watch debuted earlier this year and represented a venture into fresh territory for a company mostly known for producing tool watches (the MR-01 being the lone prior exception). So when I walked into the Beau-Rivage Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland during Watches & Wonders this year to say hello to my pals at Baltic, I expected to see the entire current catalog and get my hands on those Prismics which I did not yet get a chance to see in person.  Little did I know that they would have three surprises on hand… in April… nearly six months before they were et to be released. I am, of course, talking about the three new limited additions to the Prismic lineup which launched this week. They take the same case construction as the existing models – 36mm wide by 9.2mm tall – but pack a real punch by way of the dials. Where the standard Prismic ...

Hands-On: The Apple Watch Series 10 And Ultra 2 Black (Video)

Plus some thoughts 10 years down the road.

Introducing – The Seiko Presage GMT Urushi Lacquer Dial SPB447

The Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series is all about traditional crafts deeply inspired by Japanese culture. And this collection has resulted in some of the most appealing dress watches of the brand. With this collection, Seiko brings classic artistic crafts such as enamel, Arita porcelain, Urushi lacquer, and even combinations of arts such as guilloché and enamel at relatively […]

WatchCharts September 2024 Watch Market Update: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Holding Value, TAG Heuer Less So

The WatchCharts Overall Market Index saw its largest monthly drop so far this year in August, losing 1.0% of its value. The last time we reported this index losing more than 1% of its value in a single calendar month was in November 2023. 

Watch Design: Originality, Similarity, Or Imitation?

While GaryG thinks it’s all the more impressive that designers continue to delight us with new looks, many watches are often very similar. And trying to describe the slippery slope from vague resemblance to outright theft is not a simple task. So he begins down at the lower end of the grade with so-called homage watches and moves up the GaryG Styling Statute of Limitations from there.

Opinion – Why I Think The Zeitwinkel 273° Sapphir Fumé Is The Brand’s Finest Watch?

The independent watchmaking scene is quite widespread, yet there are several key players who always seem to be in everyone’s spotlight and others who are not. One of the brands that, to me at least, operates a bit under the radar is Zeitwinkel. I’ve always had a soft spot for the brand’s contemporary designs paired […]

Dispatch: A View On The Swiss Watch Industry After Spending A Few Days In Switzerland

New releases from small brands including Berneron, Daniel Roth, and Rexhepi highlight the industry's back-to-school show.

Hands-On: The Singer DiveTrack – The Wildest, Most Overbuilt Dive Watch You've Ever Seen

When just because you can = you totally should.

News – Rolex To Publish The First Authorized History of the Oyster Perpetual Submariner Watch

Retracing the history of iconic watches has long been a fascinating yet difficult task. Things are even more complex regarding Rolex, a rather discreet company that has hardly ever communicated its history and the origins and evolution of its emblematic models. Retracing the history of a Rolex collection was until now a task for historians […]

First Look – The New Formex Stratos UTC, The Brand’s Ambitious, Intuitive Traveller’s Watch

Over the past few years, Swiss watchmaker Formex has managed to build quite a solid reputation by delivering impressive horological content for a fair price. While some focus on complications, Formex decided to create watches that are solid, resistant and mostly, packed with practicality. A very pragmatic approach centred around the user. This idea is […]

Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair: Wrap Up and Industry Outlook

The 43rd Hong Kong Watches and Clocks Exhibition closed its analog doors on Sunday, September 7th at the end of six intense days. Marton Radkai sums up with his final report from the fair.

Hands-on – The Citizen Promaster Sky Mechanical GMT – A Powerful, Accessible True GMT Watch

Created by Japanese watchmaker Citizen in 1989 as a brand to meet the needs of professionals working in the most challenging environments of the land, sea, and sky, Promaster has grown to a collection that includes over 30 different watches, all created with specific professional applications in mind. Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, Citizen […]

Talking Watches: With Greg Yuna, New York City Jeweler And Watch Collector

This New York City native is bringing 47th Street to SoHo.

Reading Time At HSNY: Watch Your Tongue!

Behind the scenes at one of the world's most unique and comprehensive archives of horology.

The Saxonian Indie Watch That Should Have Been Nominated at the GPHG

First Look – The Biver Automatique, The Brand’s Vision of a Classic 3-hand Watch

After retiring from his executive role at LVMH, industry veteran Jean-Claude Biver embarked on a new venture, creating a family-owned brand with his son Pierre – with a much-anticipated and commented launch in 2023, specifically given Biver’s aura. The Bivers’ vision to focus on high-end, high-grade, limited-production timepieces first took shape with the Biver Carillon […]

Interview: Citizen's Senior General Manager Yoshihisa Yajima And Jeffrey Cohen, President Of Citizen Watch America, On The Brand's 100th Anniversary

At a traveling "Essence of Time" exhibition, featuring 100 watches highlighting the brand's 100th anniversary, we sat down to discuss Citizen's success and what the future holds.

Louis Vuitton Puts Its Mastery of Fine Watchmaking on Full Display with the New ‘Escale à Asnières’ Pocket Watch

Geneva Watch Days: Full List of 2024 Novelties

Daniel Roth Reveals the Movement of Its Tourbillon Watch In a New Rose Gold Model

Konstantin Chaykin’s New ThinKing Is the World’s Thinnest Mechanical Watch

Hands-On: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition 'Polaris Dawn' – Four Unique Watches That Are Headed To Space

After coming back to earth, the watches will be auctioned by Christie's in New York to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.