Results for Bauhaus (Watch Design)

New MIH Gaïa Series I Watch: Surprising In Its Use Of Brutalist Design

The Musée International d’Horlogerie announces a new MIH watch, called into existence to help finance ongoing museum projects as well as raise public awareness for safeguarding horological heritage and to promote the expertise of regional watchmakers. This surprising timepiece takes its direct inspiration from the museum building itself, a product of Brutalist architecture.

Max Bill by Junghans; Watch Design Brought Back to its Essence

Junghans is a brand that most people know from their clocks and radio-controlled watches. In both categories the  brand has made quite a name for itself, often combining innovative design with the latest technical developments. But what Junghans decisively gave a place in watchmaking history is its collaboration with architect/designer Max Bill. As an apprentice […]

MIL-SPEC Watch Design: How Military Needs Shaped the Modern Wristwatch

Nearly everything we regard as a modern luxury was once a military necessity. Okay, maybe that’s too broad a statement. But when you consider the impact of inventions like the Internet (set up as a Department of Defense communications network in 1969) and GPS navigation (which still uses military satellites from the 1970s) - not to mention the rise of the Jeep from humble troop conveyance to luxury SUV; the ubiquity of microwave ovens (which emerged from NATO radar experiments); and the enduring civilian stylishness of accessories like cargo pants and aviator sunglasses - a substantial case can be made that goods made to military specifications, or MIL-SPEC, have made an inestimable impact on everyday life. Nowhere is this influence seen more strongly than in the world of wristwatches - not only those intentionally designed for a military or tactical look, but in many styles and genres throughout the industry.  From Waistcoat to War: Origin of the Wristwatch While it’s unlikely that a distinctly elegant timepiece, like a Patek Philippe Calatrava or a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony, will put you in the mind of battlefields and trenches, the truth is that wristwatches themselves are essentially a military invention - at least, the ones designed for men. Women had been wearing timepieces on pendants and bracelets for decades, since the middle of the 19th Century, but it was the utilitarian needs of soldiers in World War I that ushered them into general usage for ...

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante: A Design Nerd’s Favorite Travel Watch

The secret of the Parmigiani GMT Rattrapante, which does not look to have either GMT or rattrapante functionality, is the advance button on the lug. It moves the white gold hour hand forward one hour per push, revealing a pink gold home time hour hand underneath. And how practical this is for travel!

Revolution Awards 2025: Best Design Watch - Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds

Gagà Laboratorio Labormatic Azzurro & Champagne: A New Chapter In Watch Design

Hands-On: Paulin Dives Into Tool Watch Design With The Mara

A new Glaswegian combination of form and function.

The Secret to Good Watch Design: The Art of Proportion

A principle of art that Raman Kalra find best at capturing why some watches work so well is that of proportion. Here he explains why.

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.

Toledano & Chan’s B/1 Is the Most Interesting Watch Design of the Year

In-Depth: How Movement Design Can Make A Machine The Sexiest Part Of A Watch

Baby got display back.

Design Style: The Chronobay Watch Stand

Ross Povey catches up with Chronobay founder Timen van der Horn to talk about watches, lockdown and pesky clasp scratches…

Watch Design Icons and rare watches: the original Piaget Polo

We handled and photograph the original Piaget Polo, the property of the Piaget private collection when it was showcased in an exhibition in Singapore.

Point/Counterpoint: How Watch Design Came Roaring Back From The Great Recession

Our options today are so much more exciting than they were before.

Point/Counterpoint: Why Watch Design Still Hasn't Recovered From The Recession

Booms, busts, and the birth of the nostalgia industry.

HODINKEE Radio: Liz Stinson Wants More Thoughtful Watch Design

Custom numerals, simplified dials, and user-friendly layouts go a long way.

Inside The Design: Would You Wear a Watch Made From a Gun?

Material experimentation can sometimes feel gimmicky. This watchmaker is doing it for the betterment of society.

Inside The Design: The Case For Better Watch Typography

Watchmakers are master craftspeople. Why do so few invest in lettering?

OPINION: Judge not -  why you shouldn’t judge someone by the watch on their wrist 

One of my favourite quasi-apocryphal watch tales goes like this: There’s a guy who, for lack of anything better or more pressing to do with his life, decides to yacht-hop his way from home to Australia. Somewhere along the way, his watch (a Rolex, natch) is lost at sea. Upon mooring his boat, said sailor … ContinuedThe post OPINION: Judge not – why you shouldn’t judge someone by the watch on their wrist  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Rivkah - The 3D Printed Watch: Case Design

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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Father and Son Watch, from Our Archives

A short guide for a Father and Son watch, with pieces from Seiko, Panerai, JLC, Patek Philippe, Swatch, and Urwerk.

Seiko Doesn’t Rest On Its Laurels: Introducing Two Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Watches

Seiko’s and Japan’s very first wristwatch, the 1913 Laurel, is one of the prettiest watches I have ever seen. More than a century after its conception, it still looks fresh. It’s also, as you can imagine, a rather important watch. To underline that and make it possible to wear a watch that honors the beginning […] Visit Seiko Doesn’t Rest On Its Laurels: Introducing Two Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Watches to read the full article.

Seiko 5 GMT vs Citizen Nighthawk: Which Affordable GMT Wins After Testing?

Compare Citizen Nighthawk vs Seiko 5 GMT for real travel use with tested insights. See which affordable GMT wins on design, comfort, value, and daily wear.

Review: Omega Speedmaster vs Bulova Lunar Pilot (Which Moon Watch Wins)?

We reviewed the Omega Speedmaster 3861 and Bulova Lunar Pilot side by side. See which moon watch makes more sense once price, wear, and design are factored in.

Timex Expedition Atlantis vs Casio F-91W: Which Affordable Watch Wins Out?

Which affordable watch works better in daily use? A Timex Expedition Atlantis vs Casio F-91W comparison with insights on design, durability, and more.