Now more than ever, it's clear: watchmaking is an art in its own right—the 12th Art. The work of master watchmakers captivates collectors around the world, their craftsmanship widely admired and deeply valued. For centuries, people everywhere have marveled at the ingenuity and artistry of those who bring time to life.
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Continuing the brand's celebrations for its 270th anniversary, Vacheron Constantin has just unveiled a new flagship model for the Overseas line – the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Grand Complication Openface. Constructed from titanium and housing Vacheron Constantin's first-ever inclusion of a minute repeater in the Overseas line, it's a complicated take…
There's a decent chance that you've never seen this watch before. No, it's not a unique piece or a watch made for a private group like a fighter squadron (though that has led to releases from IWC in the past). Yes, IWC has done white ceramic a number of times – even in vintage offerings…
After positive bilateral talks between the two countries, Switzerland is moving closer to securing a trade deal with the U.S. that could bring relief to Swiss watchmakers stung by tariffs. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters in Geneva on Monday that Switzerland had moved to the front of the pack among nations seeking to…
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The folks behind the sportswear brand Undefeated are once again – after two years – teaming up with G-Shock for another limited edition release where changing the strap is the name of the game. The new DWE5600UD features G-Shock's rectangular case in black resin with the Undefeated logo at top…
This article first appeared on May 7, 2022, on the Hodinkee Shop Journal.
When I first started to write this essay, story, article, what have you, I was wondering how I was going to write about my mother's two watches, and also recognize all that she's done for me and all of those around her,…
Patek Philippe is the Swiss custodian of high watchmaking. Think ref. 1518, 1526, 2523, 2499, etc. Today, broadly speaking (i.e., outside of watch enthusiast circles), Patek is best known for being the maker of one product: the Nautilus — a model so sought-after, so embedded in the cultural vernacular, that its presence is nearly inescapable.…