If you’ve ever travelled to Shanghai or Thailand, you might be familiar with the ease of acquiring a convincing fake Rolex for pennies on the dollar. Asian counterfeiters (particularly in Guangdong Province, China) often have access to the original machines used for cases, bracelets, and so on (not for Rolex specifically), as some Swiss brands […]

We’re less than two months away from the main event of the year for the watch industry… On April 14th, 2026, it will be time for Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, a giant fair that will gather well over 60 brands, including returning ones such as Audemars Piguet. Something that has become more than a […]

Since becoming the official timekeeper of the MotoGP Championship in 2001, Tissot has remained firmly associated with the sport through trackside timing systems and clocks that reflect the design language and mechanical intensity of motorcycle racing. The T-Race MotoGP collection was first launched in 2003 and since then the brand has created many motorsport-inspired references, […]

German indie watchmaker Stefan Kudoke expands the HANDwerk collection with the Kudoke 3 Nocturne. The core concept remains intact but changes its expression, similar to the Nocturne edition of the Kudoke 2. This new variant builds on the Kudoke 3, which was previously available in various finishes including Sky Blue, Salmon and the Flakes edition […]

Classic watchmaking meets contemporary design in Hamilton's Jazzmaster collection, offering mechanical substance without unnecessary embellishment. With the latest Jazzmaster Open Heart models, not to be confused with the skeleton versions, Hamilton expands the series with a wide range of dial colors in three sizes to satisfy as many customers as possible. The Open Heart concept […]

With the Multifort 8 One Crown, Mido transformed its angular, integrated sports model, the Multifort 8 Two Crowns, into a slimmer, more versatile watch. The collection now expands with a two-tone edition that maintains the fundamentals that define the One Crown. Rose gold accents give this latest release a slightly softer, lifestyle-oriented character; Prices remain […]

Since its invention by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, the tourbillon has remained one of the most fascinating mechanisms in watchmaking. Often it is viewed as a complication in its own right, even though most of the time it doesn't indicate anything, but it is a very complex and extremely precise testament to the skill of […]

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 […]