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There was a time when America was one of the dominant horological countries, from the mid-19th to the early 20th century. That’s no longer the case, of course, but there’s been a small yet impressive comeback in the high-end space from RGM Watch Company, J.N. Shapiro and Keaton P. Myrick, among others. Switzerland is synonymous […]

Tudor was founded in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf, the man who also co-founded Rolex. As such, the brand celebrates its 100th anniversary this year (to be precise, the anniversary was three days ago, on February 17th). To mark this significant milestone, Tudor opened its doors to a select group of journalists, granting rare access not […]

The tourbillon… is it an optical trick or a useful component? If you decide to put one in a watch to accomplish the task it was designed for, you might as well hide it. If the purpose is to captivate the viewer with its rhythmic ballet, make it big, make it visible so we can […]

When we talk about movements, attention tends to focus on the Swiss, which is understandable, but excludes some of the biggest movement manufacturers. Seiko, Miyota and Co., not to mention the Chinese, produce far more movements per year than, for example, ETA or Sellita. To put this into some perspective, Miyota produces three movements per […]

Most watches have a story to tell, but some have multiple narratives intertwined. The Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 (formerly called L1 and L2) are, when taken out of context, beautiful and interesting creations; Add history and its appeal multiplies. Its appeal goes beyond design or mechanics and is based on Leica's technical heritage, […]

As we recently saw when we analyzed the Swiss Watch Industry Association report and its export data, the watch industry is not at its best; Exports are declining, sales of large corporations are declining and difficult times lie ahead for 2026. The outlook remains cautious as the industry is expected to continue to face headwinds […]

The phenomenal rise and popularity of natural stone dials is absolutely unstoppable! The natural stone dial, which became increasingly popular in the 1960s and 1970s, transcends the typical short lifespan of a trend and is here to stay. From micro brands to mainstream giants and everything in between, it seems like everyone is once again […]

In einem einfachen mechanischen Uhrwerk gibt es zwei Primärfedern: eine, die die Kraft liefert, und eine andere, die dafür sorgt, dass das Uhrwerk präzise schlägt. Aber andere sind unerlässlich, damit dieser Gesamttanz funktioniert. Sobald Komplikationen hinzukommen, werden noch mehr benötigt und komplexe Teile können Dutzende von Federn haben. Wenn die meisten Leute an eine Feder […]

When Louis Vuitton introduced the original Escale Worldtime at Baselworld in 2014, it surprised the watch world. Not so much because of the technical part but because of the attitude. Worldtimers were and are conservative objects that are often tied to Louis Cottier's almost 100-year-old model and have a largely common image. The Escale broke […]

What is a chronometer…? In short, it is a watch that has been officially tested for precision. And to ensure the precision of watches, there are several instruments, such as the ISO 3159 standard (which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year) and official organizations such as the Observatoire de Besançon in France, the Glashütte Observatory […]