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Norqain, founded in 2018, quickly emerged as a challenger in the mechanical sports watch segment, offering robustness, innovative materials and a distinctive look. Important to the brand's identity, the Wild ONE collection is designed to be worn during physical activity or outdoor adventures without compromise. The new Wild ONE Skeleton The housing construction is essential. […]

When it comes to ceramics, Rado is the brand that comes to mind. Rado introduced its first ceramic watch in 1986, just 40 years ago. This anniversary marks not only a technological breakthrough, but also the beginning of many years of expertise that have become a trademark. This special occasion allows us to sit down […]

It's no secret that when you look closely, cars and watches aren't all that different. Both are designed for performance and precision, even if one lives on the road and the other on the wrist. The Bianchet UltraFino Maserati, presented ahead of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, is a good example of this. This collaboration […]

Norqain's Wild One high-performance sports watch collection was developed with the collaboration of industry expert Jean-Claude Biver. The 2022 launch introduced the brand's proprietary Norteq material, a carbon fiber composite that is six times lighter than steel and 3.5 times lighter than titanium. Norqain presents the Wild One Skeleton Chrono at Watches & Wonders 2026, […]

Few initiatives in modern watchmaking truly place craft over product. The Time Æon Foundation is a foundation whose aim is to preserve and pass on traditional handcrafted techniques at the highest level. The Naissance d'une Montre series has become the best expression of its mission, not just watches, but knowledge workshops where historical methods are […]

Greubel Forsey has always been synonymous with highly complex, extremely accomplished movements presented as three-dimensional mechanical sculptures. In recent years, the brand has taken a more “understated” but still modern approach with models such as the Balancier S and the Balancier 3, launched in 2023. The contemporary Balancer 3 retained the brand's signature depth and […]

Since the AK-01 was introduced in 2012 under the Akrivia brand, Rexhep Rexhepi has achieved incredible popularity, which is also reflected in the prices of its watches at auction. Still, it's been a while since we've seen a new model from the young independent watchmaker recently, the latest being the Chronomètre Contemporain RRCC II in […]

When I think of an affordable complicated watch, something like the Longines Master Collection Chrono Moonphase comes to mind with a full calendar, chronograph, moon phase and 24-hour time (as a day/night indicator). That’s amateur level, however, when it comes to grand complications and the five most complicated watches on this list of this ABCs […]

OraOrea is a new independent brand founded by Zach Weiss, best known as the co-founder of Worn & Wound and Windup Watch Fair. After years of analyzing, curating and discussing watches, Weiss is now moving into product development with a first model that reflects a collector's eye for proportions and details. The OraOrea Coriolis Pointer […]

Since its acquisition by the Richemont Group in 2006, the historic and highly valued Minerva brand has been under the control of Montblanc, and its watches have double-signed dials. 20 years later, the venerable hidden gem of haute horlogerie is once again emancipating itself under the leadership of Laurent Lecamp, Global Managing Director for Montblanc […]