Results for Taste of Time 2026

Watch Spotting: Daniel Craig Wears A MoonSwatch To The National Board Of Review Awards Gala

The Mission to Neptune apparently looks amazing with bespoke suiting.

Watch Spotting: Rihanna And The Show-Stopping Watches Of Super Bowl LVII

From what we hear, it was one helluva game – congratulations, Kansas City – but our eyes were on the sidelines, in the skybox, and all over the halftime show to see what collectors like Jay-Z, Gordon Ramsay, and RiRi herself were wearing.

Introducing: A Pair Of Solar-Powered Flyer GMT Divers From Seiko Prospex (SFK001 and SFK003)

A new movement takes the Sumo to new territory.

Hands-On: A One-Man Brand Called Lorca Just Made The 36mm GMT Of My Dreams

The aptly named Model No. 1 is the first release from a Swiss-Canadian NewYorker named Jesse Marchant. And it's worth taking all around the world.

Watch Of The Week: My Casio Combines Two Of My Biggest Loves – Film And Family

It had a starring role in Alien and on my great-grandpa's wrist.

Happenings: Eric Wind Returns To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York

The vintage watch expert returns to HSNY to discuss trends in the market.

Pre-Owned Picks: A Selection of Everyday Watches For Your Everyday Needs

Not every watch fits into the perfect sub-category, some are simply meant to be a daily driver.

Hands-On: Autodromo Captures The Essence Of ‘80s Digital Watches With The New Group C

Automotive nostalgia and general nostalgia collide with these throwback racing-inspired pieces.

The Spec Sheet: The JLC Master Ultra Thin Grande Is The Definition Of Clean Design

It's yet another under-the-radar stunner from Jaeger-LeCoultre.

A Kind of Majetek – The New Longines New Heritage Pilot Watch

The King of the Watch-Spotters: @niccoloy

Visiting Torsti Laine, Independent Finnish Watchmaker In Switzerland, And His Festival Of Color – Reprise

Finnish independent watchmaker Torsti Laine’s timepieces feature strong individualization, bespoke designs, “dream color” dials, movements, colors, guilloché, lovely hands, and applied numerals – especially Breguet style – in any shape or language. Avid Quill & Pad reader Thomas Brechtel visited Laine in his workshop in Le Locle, Switzerland, and shares what he learned there with us right here.

Pharrell Williams, Creative Director of Louis Vuitton Menswear and Richard Mille fan

Happenings: The Horological Society Of New York To Hold Classes In Chicago and Austin

These next classes will be hosted by Oak & Oscar, Grand Seiko & Ben Bridge Jeweler.

Cool Britannia – Ben Dunn of Watch Brothers London

Watch Of The Week: Adam Levine Showed Me That Vintage Was The Way To Get The Rolex Of My Dreams

My love for Rolex started with my Dad, and was cemented with my Grammy win.

Introducing: Grand Seiko Remakes Their Ultimate Classic To Celebrate 110 Years of Japanese Wristwatches

In Brilliant Hard Titanium with a gorgeous urushi dial, Grand Seiko pulled out all the stops to commemorate a national milestone.

Watch Of The Week: How My Nintendo Taught Me To Love The James Bond Seamaster

To me, there's only one Bond Seamaster – the original. The one from Goldeneye. Yes, the movie. But also the video game.

Victor & Charles Karma Champagne: Sensational Taste, But The Jury Is Out On That Diamond

Ken Gargett thinks that the Victor & Charles Karma champagne is an interesting addition to the champagne firmament and is certainly magnificently presented. And if anyone finds a practical purpose for that diamond, please let him know.

Happenings: The Horological Society Of New York To Hold Classes In Washington D.C.

These next classes will be hosted by Tiny Jewel Box.

Pre-Owned Picks: A Selection Of Smaller Watches For Every Wrist

For those who know good things come in small packages.

Talking Watches: With Brooke Shields, Model, Actress, Entrepreneur, And Icon Of The '80s

Did you know she was a watch collector too? Well, feast your eyes on these pieces.

A New Symbol of Rebellion: The Richard Mille RM 66

De Bethune Part 3: The Private Atelier of Denis Flageollet

Wei visits De Bethune Co-founder and Master Watchmaker Denis Flageollet’s private atelier, a place where he finds solitude to seek inspiration and conduct research for the brand’s next concept watch. Denis is probably the only independent watchmaker to have his own metal forge where he can experiment on different materials and craft his own watch […]

Seiko SKX: A Review of the Legendary Japanese Diver

The Seiko SKX is a watch that transcends its niche. If you type in “best entry-level watch” into any search engine, you will inevitably be unable to avoid seeing the SKX. The SKX009J1 we are looking at today – might just be the best value dive watch on the market. And that says along, given it was introduced in 1996.

Auction Watch: A Single-Owner Collection of F.P. Journe at Phillips

Le Concours de Complexité is probably the smallest watch auction ever conducted by Phillips. Taking place online from January 13-20, the sale comprises just 11 watches. But all 11 are F.P. Journe watches, including important models like a Sonnerie Souveraine, Chronomètre à Résonance Ruthenium, and Centigraphe Anniversaire. So while the quantity is modest, the quality and value are high. And the watches all come with impeccable provenance. The former owner is a prominent businessman from Southeast Asia who is active real estate development. He purchased most of them brand new and has clearly kept them in immaculate condition. Le Concours de Complexité begins on January 13 and will run until January 20. Bidding and the catalogue can be accessed on Phillips.com. Below we round up a trio of highlights from the sale. The Sonnerie Souveraine Lot 8001 – Chronomètre à Résonance Ruthenium Synonymous with the independent watchmaker, the Resonance is correctly regarded as one of the most ingenious creations in contemporary watchmaking. Francois-Paul Journe was the first to implement the concept in a wristwatch, having been inspired by 18th century clocks operating on the principle of resonance. This example is one of the Ruthenium series that was launched in 2001. The name comes from the fact that the dial and brass movement bridges are plated in ruthenium, giving them a dark grey finish. Notably, the Ruthenium editions are the last F.P. Journe models to utilise brass m...

Introducing: Grand Seiko Is At It Again With A Pair Of Limited Releases To Celebrate The 25th Anniversary Of The Caliber 9S

Dial in the clouds and not a care in the world.

Introducing: Bell & Ross Made A Watch With Alain Silberstein, Master Of The Squiggle

These three watches are a 42mm primary color themed party for your wrist.

Power List: The Rise Of Watch Influencers

Introducing: Audemars Piguet Quietly Releases A Pair Of Royal Oak Flying Tourbillons With New 'Dimpled' Dial

A new dial pattern gives the Royal Oak a fresh face.