Why the Submariner Remains the Most Copied Watch in the World
From instrument diver to cultural icon You might spot it on a diver’s wrist, peeking from under a tuxedo cuff, or topping the front page of an enthusiasts’ forum.…
Lifestyle
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Trends, style, and watch advice: the Lifestyle category explores how to incorporate watches into your everyday life. What to wear with a dress watch? Which watch to give as a wedding gift? Fashion and practical ideas around luxury watchmaking and men’s style.
These Titanium Watches Appeal to Fans of Sport and Elegance
The lightweight metal rewriting the rules At a time when menswear is blending tailoring with performance, titanium is the natural choice for the wrist. Long confined to aerospace and…
Why Black-Dial Watches Are Coming Back into Fashion
A very black… and very crisp comeback The black dial never really left the watchmaking stage, but today it’s regaining a singular aura. After a decade of vitamin-bright colours, forest…
Why Buy a Luxury Watch?
Buying a luxury watch is a genuine investment, but the returns on that investment are powerful—and more numerous than you might think. Here are 4 reasons to buy a luxury…
How to Choose Your First Luxury Watch?
Treating yourself to a luxury watch—even if the term “luxury” is often overused—is a significant moment in the life of a watch enthusiast. It is not only the pleasure of…
How to Choose a Quality Watch Box?
Your beautiful watches will only stay that way if you take proper care of them. That means keeping them safe from dust, knocks and scratches that can dull their shine.…
Which Pocket Watch Should You Choose?
Since its creation in 1505, the pocket watch has always been regarded as a true fashion accessory. First worn around the neck as a pendant watch and later slipped into…
Wooden Watches
A sign of greater environmental awareness? Wooden watches have been making inroads for a few years now. Just look at the growing number of creations from brands specialising in the…
The Cable Z by The Electricianz
Voici une young watch brand that will, without a doubt, soon be taking pride of place on many watchmaking fans’ wrists. What if, instead of showing off the inner workings…
Buying or Selling a Luxury Watch on the Pre-Owned Market
Rather than window-shopping along Rue du Rhône in Geneva in search of a brand-new watch, I invite you, dear reader and fellow watch enthusiast, to take a serious look at…
Teaura: Tea, Time, a Luxury
We all have our rituals—those little things that help us feel better, that reassure us. For some, it’s a way of better “controlling” their life; for others, simply a means…
I Bought a Chinese Automatic Watch
If you ever browse certain online retail sites with a somewhat… watchmaking slant, and whose headquarters tend to be somewhere to the East, you have almost certainly already come face…
Pimp My Watch: Customising Your Watch with Les Artisans de Genève
Imagine Xzibit turning up at your place, emptying your winder of your precious watches and putting them in the hands of experts so they can set about customising your timepieces.…
Charriol Gran Celtica SuperSportS
Charriol, a brand enjoying a breath of renewal and modernity this year, is giving its Celtica chronograph a second life. It’s an opportunity to look at how a watch can…
Watch Straps: Making the Right Choice
Only yesterday, I was able to sit in on a debate about choosing the strap for a prototype watch. The discussion was heated, cutting—what am I saying… downright bloody! Everyone…
Pole Guardian by Edmond Watches
Edmond Watches is giving its famous Pole Guardian watch a new bracelet. An appointment is set with Jean-Pierre Edmond himself, the brand’s founder, in Geneva at Place du Mollard, to…