This smartwatch appeals even to mechanical watch enthusiasts
Trends: the hybrid turning point In a café, it could pass for a classic three-hander: a steel case with polished flanks, a domed crystal, faceted indices, tapered hands that…
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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.
How to Choose a Watch for a Slim Wrist
Slim wrist, sharp style: proportion before size Choosing a watch for a slim wrist isn’t a limitation—it’s a lesson in style. In watchmaking, the golden rule isn’t size, but…
Why Skeleton Watches Have Become Popular Again
The great return of transparency On the wrist, a skeleton watch does more than tell the time. It reveals a miniature theatre: gears seemingly suspended, an escapement in motion,…
The Return of Aged Leather Straps in Watchmaking
A whiff of salt and petroleum: the return of a leather that tells a story In a world where everything shines too quickly, the aged leather strap returns as an…
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Collectible Watch
A market of passion, not illusion On a Saturday morning, a collector hesitates in front of a vintage diver with a delicately speckled dial. The seller swears it’s “all…
Why the Blue Dial Remains a Symbol of Masculine Elegance
Blue, a shade that tells a story There is, in a blue dial, a silent promise. That of understated luxury, of masculine elegance that doesn’t seek approval yet naturally…
These Micro-Brands Are Shaking Up Luxury Watchmaking
The quiet wave that changes everything In the hushed display cases of high watchmaking, a new vibration is being felt. It isn’t the tick-tock of the great century-old maisons,…
Why Collectors Love Bicompax Chronographs
Two sub-dials, a dial that can breathe, a functional elegance inherited from aviation’s golden years and the paddocks: the bicompax chronograph speaks as much to the heart as it…
The 10 Most Sought-After Watches on the Pre-Owned Market
On the pre-owned market, certain watches set the pace. They’re passed on, scrutinised, coveted. At the crossroads of watch culture, iconic design and carefully managed scarcity, these pieces draw…
The Strong Comeback of Vintage Quartz Watches
A quiet revenge For a long time they were relegated to supporting roles, blamed for having triggered the mechanical crisis. Yet vintage quartz watches are back in favour, carried…
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.…
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…
The Nicknames of Rolex Watches
Ah, Rolex. The watches that make collectors dream, frustrate bankers, and fuel debates among enlightened enthusiasts… or wannabe louts desperate for validation. Because yes: while Rolex embodies Swiss precision and…
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…