Results for Swiss vs Japanese Watchmaking

Hands-On: The Classically Versatile Victorinox Swiss Army Heritage

Chicken soup for your wrist.

Steal Vs. Splurge: Divers From Oris And Rolex

If you come at the Crown, you best not miss.

Can Bremont Revive British Watchmaking?

Robin Swithinbank tours their new manufacturing facility.

In-Depth: How Audemars Piguet Made Black Ceramic The Hottest Material In Watchmaking

It's the stuff that dreams are made of.

Steal Vs. Splurge: Heritage Pilot's Watches from Hamilton and IWC

Both pack a ton of value. Does one pack more?

Steal Vs. Splurge: Minimalist Madness With NOMOS And Junghans

High design, low prices.

Steal Vs. Splurge: Analog-Digital Icons From Breitling and Seiko

One screen or two screens? The choice is yours.

Introducing Gucci’s 100th Anniversary High Watchmaking Collection

Gucci celebrates their 100th anniversary by introducing four high caliber timepiece collections with a staggering 33 new models.

Let Swiss Air Rescue Organization Rega Save Your Wrist

Oris nods to the helpers.

Review: Horage Tourbillon 1 - your last chance to order the least expensive Swiss Made tourbillon

Hands on review of the Horage Tourbillon 1 - at the last week where it is possible to order one in this subscription series. Now with the in-house movement.

Sensational Dry German Rieslings: Digressions And Reminiscences About The Colonel, Egon Müller, Vegemite In Hand Luggage, And Screwcap Vs. Cork

Ken Gargett reminisces and rambles about visiting the Saar region of Germany and tasting some of the world's best Tieslings. And then there was that Vegemite incident at the Madrid airport.

In-Depth: Watchmaking Is Dead. Long Live Watchmaking!

Tough timely talk on tick-tock tech.

Interview: The New Head Of Montblanc Watchmaking On Lasers And Lime Gold

Laurent Lecamp is presiding over a period of innovation for the storied brand.

HODINKEE Radio: The 2021 Independent Watchmaking Fantasy Draft

The wonderful, weird, and wild of contemporary horology go head-to-head-to-head.

Steal Vs. Splurge: GMTs From Seiko And Grand Seiko

They look basically the same. So should you spend almost five grand more for the GS?

Buying, Selling, & Collecting: I’m Obsessed With This Japanese Microbrand

Naoya Hida & Co. just released a new watch for 2021. But renowned dealer and collector Eric Ku is still enjoying the subtle wonders of last year’s model

This Scrappy Swiss Challenger Brand Is Not Here To Make Friends

Horage isn't just trolling the industry. It's backing up the talk with product.

Steal Vs. Splurge: Red Bezels, Black Dials

We love Tudor's modern dive-watch classic and the less-expensive Timex version. Which one's right for you?

Steal Vs. Splurge: Yellow-Gold Bracelet Watches

Exploring two similar timepieces at two very different price points. Choose your own adventure. Featuring the Seiko SGF206 and the Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803.

One To Watch: The Young Japanese Watchmaker With Original Complications

Rising star Norifumi Seki aims to create unique yet ubiquitous watches.

One To Watch: The 25-Year-Old Upstart Breathing New Life Into Traditional French Watchmaking

Théo Auffret is building his legacy one handmade tourbillon at a time.

Interview: The Japanese Streetwear Icon Who Just Teamed Up With Bulgari

A conversation with Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment Design.

The Early Visionaries of Independent Watchmaking

In a cry for recognition, independent watchmakers found strength in unity through the formation of L’Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants.

Fast vs. Slow, Hertz vs. VPH: Your Watch’s Frequency Explained - Reprise

You may be familiar with numbers such as 18,000 vph, 28,800 vph, and even 36,000 vph describing the frequency of a watch’s regulator, but few really know what those numbers mean. Watchmaker Ashton Tracy explains why watch frequencies matter, but he oscillates in choosing a winner. Follow the discussion here.

‘Made In Glashütte’ Vs. ‘Made In Germany’: What Puts Them Together, What Sets Them Apart - Reprise

What qualifies a watch to be "made in Glashütte" or "made in Germany"? Sabine Zwettler explains the similarities and differences.

Why Watchmaking Still Matters During A Pandemic - Reprise

If you’re like GaryG, you’ve been spending some time during the current pandemic-driven lockdown monitoring online watch publications, including Quill & Pad, and you’ve likely seen at least a few comments in response to posts that go something like this, “How in the world can you possibly be focused on something like watches at such a terrible time?” Well, Gary is here to tell you.

The Persistence of Memory: An Online Chronicle of the Past 50 Years of Contemporary Independent Watchmaking

Women’s History Month: 4 Fascinating Horological Stories About Women In Watchmaking

"The watch industry today would be nothing without women," Elizabeth Doerr notes as the majority of watchmaker benches in watch factories are “manned” by women. Women were also responsible for the very first wristwatches; the world's first doctorate in horology went to a woman (Dr. Rebecca Struthers); and the now-safe lume glowing on your watch came about thanks to the dangerous (and deadly) work of both Marie Curie and the Radium Girls.

60 Years of Distinguished Watchmaking

Celebrating the harmony of Grand Seiko watches during a particularly meaningful anniversary.

HODINKEE Radio: Chef Thomas Keller Explains Why Cooking Is A Lot Like Watchmaking

Episode 115 is all about craft, passion, and generosity.