It's no secret that the Middle Eastern market has been a major player in the growth of the watch market over the last few years. It should be no surprise either – the Middle East has a long history with watches, and vintage watches with provenance from the region are among some of the most…
What does it take to create a timepiece that transcends mere function and becomes a work of art? How do watchmakers incorporate elements of design and aesthetics into their creations? And what specific skills and techniques are necessary to elevate a watch from a simple tool to an object of beauty and wonder?
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In partnership with UBS, we hosted a get-together and series of talks in New York City called "House of Craft." The event featured a who's who of watch-world luminaries, including industry legend Jean-Claude Biver, actor Keegan Allen, author Alton Brown, AP CEO of the Americas Ginny Wright, actor Daniel Dae Kim, journalist Jay Fielden, independent…
Gong Hei Fat Choy! Today marks the official kickoff of the Year of the Snake, and what better way to do that on a website dedicated to watches than, well, look at a few of the Lunar New Year-themed releases of the past few weeks (and one that has just launched today). While many of…
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Autodromo has just brought back one of its earliest designs in the Monoposto – but this time, it's for a special reason. In November 2012, the original Monoposto was launched as Autodromo founder Bradley Price's sophomore effort at designing a watch, establishing it as the brand's first mechanical watch. Stemming…
Giorgio Galli is an OG of the watch industry. The Italian designer has decades of experience, most notably helming Swatch's Milan-based design headquarters in the 90s and later touching projects from Citizen, Ebel, and Movado. But to me, he's the guy responsible for taking the historied Timex name, once a humble American brand and now…
Welcome to "How To Wear It," where our Style Editor Malaika Crawford takes one beloved watch and shows you how to make it look its best – with styling tips and tricks, a delve into the current fashion discourse, some historical references, and a dash of British sarcasm thrown in for good measure.
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