With all due respect to anyone that has combined a striking function with a chronograph, there is no better, more functionally innovative and more impressive watch in this category than the Omega Speedmaster Chrono Chime. Why? Because its striking fu

In the fifth edition of LVMH Watch Week, the Group brought the event to Miami, United States, where six prestigious watchmaking maisons — Bulgari, TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith, with the notable inclusion of Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta, both recently

Celebrated watchmaker Audemars Piguet teamed up with an edgy rapper on a collab watch costing around two-hundred grand, and what would you expect but some controversy? Last December, the manufacture worked with artist Travis Scott on its new Royal Oa

City lights in Kuala Lumpur got just a little brighter early this year as Tudor staged an epic night on the town, welcoming its global brand ambassador David Beckham into the Malaysian capital city. On February 1, the esteemed Swiss watchmaking brand

Of all the collaborative projects I’ve made in the past decade, it is this watch, the Chopard L.U.C 1860 in Lucent Steel with untreated gold guilloché main dial, that I’m proudest of. Why? To begin with, I’ve always considered Chopard L.U.C to be one

A gold watch used to mean something. Throughout the mid-20th century, companies used to bestow gold watches upon their most valued, senior employees to mark their retirement. It was a sentimental gesture that, as the century wore on, became less appr

Ever wondered why Vacheron Constantin is considered part of the “Holy Trinity” of Swiss watchmaking? Well, the key might lie in the brand’s top-of-the-line collection, Les Cabinotiers. The Les Cabinotiers collection includes watches that are either u

One of the most astounding chronographs in recent years is the MB&F Legacy Machine Sequential EVO. It brings something new to the table while addressing the fundamental shortcomings of a vertical clutch system. The watch is equipped with two mainspri

In contemporary watchmaking, engraving has attained a prominent position among decoration techniques, securing its esteemed status as a métier d’art. Naturally, it evokes awe and amazement among collectors, as evidenced by notable examples such as th

Artistic craftsmanship has woven itself into the fabric of watchmaking across centuries. The integration of decorative arts, encompassing techniques such as enamel work, gem-setting, engine turning, engraving and miniature painting, traces its roots

Sartory Billard has been around since 2015 when the company founded by Armand Billard, an industrial designer, unveiled its first watch. It was the SB01 which started off as a pet project to commemorate his 40th birthday. Since then, the brand has co

The art of guilloché, a mechanical engraving technique, is the most visible form of decorative art in watchmaking today. The term “guilloché” originates from the French word “guillocher,” signifying the act of engraving surfaces with repetitive patte

After all the commotion surrounding the olive green and Tiffany blue Nautilus ref. 5711, Patek Philippe has exercised caution in its approach to launching sports watches over the past two years. Notably, during Watches and Wonders 2022, despite wides

A sports watch doesn’t have to be thin. It doesn’t have to fit under a cuff. It doesn’t even have to be pretty. It can be many things, but there are certain traits any watch with sporty ambitions should have. We’re talking about the likes of water re

Cartier, renowned for its exquisite timepieces, has long been celebrated for its distinctive shaped watches, each a testament to the Maison’s unparalleled creativity and design ingenuity. Over the years, Cartier’s shaped watches have evolved, becomin

WES LANG: I think I first read an article online about Naoya Hida in 2018 or something, before he had officially launched his brand. At the time, I was writing a column for GQ and we reached out to see if we could borrow a watch to photograph, but he

Zenith’s El Primero flaunts the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar in a design that mirrors the A386 blueprint from 1969. Showing off a tri-compax configuration that includes a moonphase display and symmetrically positioned days and months windows

The Gérald Genta Mickey Mouse Repeater was a special piece made for Only Watch, but the minute repeating jump hour retrograde minute movement was revived for a Donald Duck equivalent, a one-off prototype that features the character playing golf. It’s