With the release of the new BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor, Bell & Ross is changing its trajectory to handle greater altitudes. A celebration of technical prowess and transparency, the signature cockpit-inspired watches that form the backbone of the brand give way to a new season of soaring references, where time takes a backseat to give movement […]

Frederique Constant and Bamford Watch Department approach watch design from different areas of the industry, but both operate within clear, self-defined parameters. Frederique Constant has earned its reputation by producing accessible mechanical watches, manufacturing calibers in-house and maintaining a pragmatic, function-focused design approach. In contrast, Bamford is known for reinterpreting established forms through contrasting color […]

Not many contemporary watchmaking creations have influenced our perception of timekeeping as dramatically as the 2001 Ulysse Nardin Freak and Urwerk's wandering hour satellites. Both emerged from the creative boom of the late 1990s, when mechanical watchmaking clearly demonstrated its experimental and innovative spirit. Ulysse Nardin's “Freak” redefined the mechanical wristwatch by eliminating the dial, […]

As Omega's longest-running collection, the Seamaster has all the credentials to be considered emblematic. While the model was launched in 1948, it was the launch of the Seamaster 300 in 1957 that gave the collection its true edge. But we must remember that there is more than one Seamaster. The name includes several sub-collections, such […]

Founded by former A. Lange & Söhne watchmakers Johannes Kallinich and Thibault Claeys, the independent watchmaking atelier Kallinich Claeys has quickly become one of the most interesting names in contemporary Glashütte watchmaking. Their debut watch, the One Central Seconds, introduced a clean design approach and a carefully constructed in-house movement with central seconds and a […]

As the year slowly comes to an end, the days get shorter and winter sets in, the holidays are just around the corner and warm our hearts. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Channukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas or all the others, it is a time of joy, warmth and comfort from friends and family. To help you narrow […]

There are basically two types of watch movements – mechanical and quartz. The latter is powered by a battery or a combination of solar and rechargeable cells, while the former is powered by one or sometimes multiple mainsprings with no electrical input. There are also grey areas like Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive or Accutron’s Electrostatic […]

While we (digitally) travel the globe to bring you some of the most extraordinary and unique independent watchmaking projects, we don't always get the opportunity to see the watches themselves. However, one such opportunity to experience something fascinating up close came during the Geneva Watch Days, where we met Alex Goetschi. As a self-taught watchmaker […]

Like every year, it is time for the watch industry to celebrate watchmaking, watchmakers and watches in general. The so-called Oscars of the watch industry 2025, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève or GPHG 2025, will begin soon and the best watches presented during the year will be awarded prizes. From pure timepieces to chronographs […]

François Czapek, a name with great historical significance, was once the business partner of a certain Antoine Norbert de Patek. But especially since the brand's rebirth in 2015, the Czapek name has become popular among watch lovers. This year the independent brand celebrates the 10th anniversary of its revival by unveiling a limited edition watch […]