Inside Naoya Hida & Co.: Luxury, Restraint, And Japanese Craft
For some collectors, the choice between Swiss "Holy Trinity" watchmakers and smaller production Independents is a major point of contention when discussing high-end watches. But listening to the community of owners who actually wear these watches, it becomes clear that Naoya Hida & Co. is a watchmaker asking its wearers…
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Hanhart Introduces the Square by Square, a Limited Edition of Six Prototypes
What do you think of when you think of Hanhart? I think it’s fair to say that for most of…
Hands-on – The Quiet Luxury of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34 in Solid Gold
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Oyster Perpetual, the game-changing waterproof watch that altered the course of Rolex’s history.…
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A Majestic Journey Through Clocks & Watches Made for Royalty: The Enlightened Empress – Maria Theresa and the Mechanics of Wonder
From the imposing astronomical clocks of Tudor England to the exquisite pendant watches of Victorian Britain, timekeeping has long been a symbol of power, prestige, and technological marvel within Europe’s royal courts. This new series explores the fascinating evolution of clocks and watches crafted specifically for royalty, tracing how these intricate masterpieces reflected the tastes, ambitions, and innovations of monarchs.…
Didn’t Get Picked For The MoonSwatch 1969? Here Are Five Watches You Can Buy Instead
If you clicked on this article, it probably means that Swatch didn’t select you as one of the 1,969 lucky…
Hands-On: The Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler One Khaki
Chopard came out of Watches and Wonders this year swinging by simply introducing a new colored dial in the L.U.C.…
Fratello On Air: Rethinking The Definition Of Entry-Level Watches
Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, Mike is in Florida, and Balazs is in Hungary. But…
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Introducing – The Fascinating Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck is back in Rose Gold
Astronomical watches are part of Ulysse Nardin‘s identity, and Dr Ludwig Oechslin, like no other, shaped this chapter of the manufacture’s history. Shortly after entrepreneur Rolf Schnyder acquired the brand…
Swatch Group reports strong sales growth in the first half of 2026
Swatch Group has reported a solid performance for the first half of 2026, with net sales increasing by 8.5% at constant exchange rates despite persistent geopolitical tensions and significant currency…
CIGA Design’s Warmer Take On Its Most Industrial Line — The Hunter Vintage
The Chinese watch brand CIGA Design expands its most industrial line, the Hunter, with warmer tones. New Sand Gold, Rose Gold, and Brown Gold configurations allow the new Hunter Vintage…
Introducing – The new Citizen Tsuyosa Shore “Time Slip” Limited Edition
The Citizen Tsuyosa is one of the strongest contenders in the affordable automatic sports watch segment. Launched in 2022, the collection has steadily expanded with new sizes, colours and specifications,…
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Industry News – LVMH Reports Accelerating Growth for the First Half of 2026, Incl. for the Watch Division
Recent financial statements by industry institutions and groups have been on the positive side, with what seems to be a…
A Promising First Encounter With The Updated Aera D-1 Diver
Making a dive watch stand out today is genuinely tough. The archetype has been reinterpreted so many times that most…
Owner’s Review: the Serica 5303-3
Over the last few years, Serica has emerged as one of these small indies or microbrands that has a real…
Happenings: Join Us For This Month’s Hodinkee Happy Hour [RSVP Here]
It's the last week of July, so that means it's time for another Hodinkee Happy Hour! This installment will be…
The Best Octagonal Watches For Every Budget
While the octagonal watches in the contemporary imagination are closely associated with the sports-luxury genre, the unique, angular shape has…
Introducing – New Indie Atelier Pieters Introduces Its Inaugural Watch, the Atelier 1 Founders’ Series
There’s a new indie watch brand on the scene. It seems that we’re telling this story every week. Sometimes, or…
