Chronometer certifications and in-house quality seals reflect watchmaking’s longstanding pursuit of precision. Portable timekeeping emerged in the 16th century, but watches initially relied on a single hour hand; accuracy improved enough to support minute hands only in the late 17th century.
A. Lange & Söhne is bringing back a full-platinum bracelet on a limited version of the Datograph Perpetual, adding a new variant to its collectible watch offerings.
The Marvin Bathyscaphe Automatic Diver costs $799 and earns praise for its build quality. Its straightforward execution is a strength, with the standard of construction judged impressive for the price.
Seiko designers Yu Ishihara and Yuya Suganuma explore experimental watch design through the brand’s Power Design Project. Their work features in an exhibition focused on unconventional approaches to watchmaking.
Van Cleef & Arpels is celebrating 20 years of its Poetry of Time philosophy in 2026. The approach has shaped the brand’s development of watch complications that combine mechanical watchmaking with poetic expression.
A vintage Hamilton Masterpiece and watches from Seiko and Timex are among current eBay listings selected by watch editor Christoph McNeil.
Diving with Doxa in the Gulf provides a backdrop to reflections on watch collecting, challenging the stereotype of collectors as solitary enthusiasts focused solely on admiring and maintaining their timepieces.
Gérald Genta’s early watch designs include the 1954 Universal Genève Polerouter, a 34.5mm model commissioned to celebrate SAS polar flights, and the 1964 Omega Constellation C-Shape, notably references 168.017 and 168.019. His 1966 Universal Genève Shadow designs pursued ultra-thin construction using micro-rotor movements.
Norwegian collector Eivind “Edthezilla” Németh recounts his journey to acquiring a Rexhep Rexhepi watch, fulfilling a personal collecting ambition.
German watchmaker Sinn is known for tool watches that prioritize functionality. Five lesser-known watches from its range form a selection developed in collaboration with the brand.
Ming applies its approach to familiar watch complications to the 57.05 Comet worldtimer. The watch reflects the brand's interest in reinterpreting established watch types through design as well as ergonomic and functional considerations.
Breguet’s Classique Tourbillon 7357 comes in platinum and Breguet gold versions. Both were among the tourbillon watches unveiled on June 26, 2026, marking the 225th anniversary of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s patent for the mechanism.
Louis Vuitton’s Monterey Ceramic is the second instalment of its 1980s-inspired revival. It retains styling and inspiration similar to its predecessor while adopting a simpler execution, making it a more accessible option within the range, though still not an affordable watch.
The Montblanc Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Elbrouz LE 829 incorporates ash from Mount Elbrus into its case construction. The dormant volcano lies in the Greater Caucasus of southwestern Russia, with its latest recorded eruption dating to around AD 50.
Casio’s new G-Shock 2500 Series has earned the nickname “CasioNaut” among online watch enthusiasts. The watch receives a hands-on assessment that looks beyond its internet nickname.
The Aqualab is a watch from Gagà Laboratorio.
Jiro Katayama discusses the creation and future of Otsuka Lotec, the Japanese independent watch brand he founded. Its collection combines steampunk influences with industrial design, building international recognition within the independent watchmaking scene over just a few years.
Ten selected watches are coming up for auction over the next few months during the fall auction season, with some lots carrying starting bids of just CHF 1.
Gallet managing director Erwan Rossignol discusses the inspirations shaping the recently revived watch brand’s next era, drawing on its 200-year history and association with adventure.
The Beaubleu La Pièce No. 1 is a French dress watch that pairs circular hands with a mysterious dial design. Its vintage-inspired styling gives the watch an unconventional take on traditional dress-watch aesthetics.
Patek Philippe president Thierry Stern describes himself as a custodian of the manufacture, discussing its traditions, growth and future in an interview.
The Briston Clubmaster Legend Compressor features a cushion-shaped design. It appears alongside other Briston dive watches, including an acetate-cased model.
Presented at Watches & Wonders 2025, the Tudor Monarch revives a name introduced in 1991. The automatic watch carries METAS and COSC certification, with a 39mm case measuring 11.9mm thick and 100 metres of water resistance. Its “Error Proof” dial combines upper Roman and lower Arabic numerals, with small seconds at six o’clock.
The Victorinox Maverick Automatic 39mm sports watch forms part of the Swiss brand’s new Maverick family for 2026. The recently released collection includes both quartz and automatic models, with a range of colors and strap options.
Tudor watches connect watch ownership with military service in a feature centered on those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, framed by a passage from the U.S. Navy SEAL Code.
Members of the 2026 30 Under 30(ish) class have been attending autumn watch shows, with several honorees sharing updates during their rounds.
The Citizen Super Titanium Eco-Drive combines high-end quartz watchmaking with Super Titanium construction. The Japanese watch sits within Citizen’s premium offering and reflects the brand’s approach to upscale quartz timepieces.
Artisanal watchmaking exists within major industrial watch brands as well as among independents. Looking at how individual watches are produced and who makes them complicates the conventional separation between these two parts of the watch industry.
The Nodus Obscura II is the focus of a hands-on feature framed around film photography and the creative challenge of moving beyond familiar habits built over decades with the same camera and lens.
Movado’s recently released Heritage Kingmatic collection features automatic watches with a mid-century-inspired character.