On this week's The Business of Watches, we head to Villeret, Switzerland, and the storied Swiss watchmaker Minerva. The brand, founded in 1858, is truly the jewel within Montblanc's watchmaking division, which itself is part of Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont. Laurent Lecamp is the man leading Montblanc and Minerva's watchmaking operations, and he sat down…
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While I'm not sure what metal would go with the 145th Anniversary as a gift, I am pretty sure no marriage has lasted quite that long. But Seiko has, which means that Seiko gets to pick its material and, judging by the four new releases from one of our favorite…
The Big Crown Pointer Date is one of the longest-produced models in the Oris catalogue, dating all the way back to its debut in 1938, and I think that's for good reason. Amongst sporty Aquis divers, ultra-modern ProPilot X designs, and many of the other unique propositions in the lineup, the Big Crown Pointer Date…
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Today, Omega introduces two new additions to the Speedmaster Moonwatch lineup, in the form of fan-favorite reverse panda dials. Coming in either stainless steel or Omega's 18K Moonshine Gold, the design remains incredibly familiar, but this time the dial is constructed from two plates in a lacquered finish, and the…
India Watch Weekend returns for its second edition on January 17–18, 2026, following the debut event last year. The event will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai, with an expanded scope that reflects the rapid growth of India's watch-collecting community and its increasing relevance on the global stage.
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Over the past four or so years working in watches, one of the things I've come to love most is the variety and all the different ways someone can engage with this world we love. As I sat down to write about my 2025 in watches and a look ahead to 2026, that very fact…