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For a little while, I've been following Mineroci, a Beijing-based independent watchmaker that has shown some pretty remarkable talent for interpreting traditional Swiss inspiration into a new, pretty impressive watch. That piece, the RD002, recently found the spotlight because Mineroci was one of the 20 semi-finalists for the Louis Vuitton Watch…
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) celebrated its 160th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, March 21, 2026, awarding a record $450,000 in financial aid and raising $1.2 million to further the Society's mission of advancing the art and science of horology. Hosted at The Plaza Hotel, the black-tie event brought together more than 500 prominent…
Today, Porsche Design announces a new (limited) edition of the brand's well-known Chronograph 1. It's another subtle variation of the tried-and-true design, as the automotive brand stays true to the silhouette and continues to tweak the details on the case and dial. But while the changes on the outside might be subtle, this edition also…
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If you're looking for a watch (and a watchmaker) with a backstory, then it's best to pay attention to Stéphane Pierre. Trained in mechanics, then engineering from studies in micro-mechanics at Besançon, a subcontractor for the Swatch Group. Pierre then spent years working for the naval and military sector before…
There is already a bevy of alternatives or side venues to the mighty Watches and Wonders, taking place during what's now known as Geneva Watch Week. Maxime Couturier and Lorenzo Maillard expect there's room for one more. They're the guys behind Chronopolis, a new gathering space in downtown Geneva that's promising to give profile to…
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Cleguer Horology is making its debut with the Inspiration One, a time-only watch that puts its technical ambitions front and center. Founded by watchmaking engineer Mathieu Cleguer, the brand is built around chronometry and movement architecture, with the Inspiration collection serving as a platform for exploring escapements, constant-force ideas, and…
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Back in 2023, Raymond Weil found itself with a hit that was the Millesime series, making a prominent statement when the Millesime Small Seconds won the GPHG award in the Challenge category. It was certainly deserving, as the design felt completely different from any Raymond Weil you might have imagined,…