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Following the now cult-classic MIH watch from 2005, a decidedly minimalist annual calendar chronograph developed by Ludwig Oechslin and Paul Gerber, and the Gaïa watch series introduced in 2019, the 2024 edition continues the museum's watchmaking approach. Before Oechslin launched his own brand Ochs und Junior, he was curator of the Musée International d'Horologerie in […]

Kurono Tokyo, the accessible brand from independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, had quite a bit of success last year with many impressive new models, most notably dedicated to their founder's 60th anniversary. These include the pretty Grand Jubilee Calendar Salmon, the Ice Blue 2025 Jubilee Sensu EOL or the 34mm Star Dial watches. And yet the […]

What can we say… The watch industry is predictable. And like many industries associated with the production of luxury items and full of icons of the past, watch brands like to celebrate milestones and anniversaries. Because watch brands are emotionally driven products, exploiting nostalgia has long proven to be an efficient strategy for watch brands. […]

Let’s be honest, virtually no one who buys a Rolex Submariner or any 300m dive watch actually dives below 50 metres. In fact, the majority of dive watch owners today rarely, if ever, engage in diving. Most serious scuba divers use wrist computers, so traditional dive watches are often fashion statements as watch enthusiasts like […]

New year, new resolution, new price increases… Some things never change. This article should come as no surprise. For several years now, we have published the full list of updated Rolex prices at the beginning of each year. In fact, the new year means new pricing guidelines and new price lists for watch brands, and […]

While many brands bowed to the prevailing trends of 2025 with reduced case sizes, expressive dial colors, a newfound taste for sculpted watches and a flood of stone dials, the art of high-end watchmaking was fortunately not abandoned. It's been a particularly productive year in which we've seen some impressive horological innovations, from ultra-thin or […]

In 2025, the indie watchmaking scene reached new heights, proving once again that innovation and artistry continue to thrive outside of the big corporations, captivating us with daring mechanics, sophisticated finishes and pure creative freedom. Whether you're looking for the best indie watches of 2025 or want to see how far independent brands can push […]

Perpetual calendar clocks are extraordinary mechanisms capable of compressing the peculiarities of our Gregorian calendar, including tricky leap years, into a remarkably small range. Luckily, calendar watches of all denominations were well represented this year, and we've compiled a list of six watches that made an impression. From an unusual but easy-to-read regulator display to […]

Although we regularly offer many very expensive watches and prices generally seem to increase year on year, it is reassuring to know that some brands still have good, honest and good value watchmaking. This year, the established names are joined by some new ones to offer a fairly wide range of styles, as well as […]

While 2024 showed that vintage design is still popular, 2025 proves that it can still surprise us. As watchmakers continue to explore new materials and bold designs, vintage inspiration remains a key creative influence. From digital Art Deco revivals to post-war classics, this year brought many exciting new editions. Here is our pick of the […]