Few brands are as synonymous with elite craftsmanship as Grand Seiko. From the meticulous zaratsu polishing of its cases to its dials inspired by birch forests and cherry blossoms, Grand Seiko has earned a loyal following for its uniquely Japanese approach to aesthetics and its innovative movements. That distinction made the revered Japanese watchmaker a…
For the first time in twenty-five years, the Rolex Oyster worn by Mercedes Gleitze on her 1927 "Vindication Swim" will resurface this November, coming up for auction at Sotheby's Important Watches Live Sale. The tale of that crossing has become a watchmaking legend, but the watch itself—the very Oyster she wore on a ribbon around…
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Citizen is ushering in the fall with three new limited-edition additions to its Series 8 collection, a line that's all about mechanical watchmaking in contrast to the brand's well-known light-powered Eco-Drive movements. These new references carry that theme forward, drawing directly from cityscapes and the shifting moods of light across…
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Seiko and Bamford have just released a punchy Seiko 5 Sports model that is sure to become a hit limited edition. Using the same 42.5mm by 13.4mm (with 46mm lug-to-lug) measurements that we've all come to know and love (themselves inspired by the cult-classic SKX007), the new SBSA315 is a…
In 2004, Hautlence emerged in Neuchâtel with a bold vision: to redefine how time is displayed. At the October 2025 lecture of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), Hautlence Founder & Chairman Guillaume Tetu, and Global Brand Manager Cedric Joos will provide a behind-the-scenes look at building an independent brand during the renaissance of…
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Five years after Longines first introduced the Spirit line via a pilot's watch that grew into a complete collection of three-handers, flyer GMTs, and chronographs, it just introduced a considerable refresh of the line. A refresh that might make it exactly what people have been asking for. The Spirit line…
Georges Kern is emphatic. The Breitling Chief Executive Officer isn't slowing down on plans to expand his company's reach. Even as U.S. tariffs and economic headwinds challenge the industry, Kern is pushing ahead with planned launches of the Universal Geneve and Gallet brands in 2026.
He's already…