The luxury sports watch category is an interesting one, especially in recent years. It’s by no means new, but it’s absolutely something that’s seen quite the wild evolution over the course of the last few decades. Generally speaking, sport and timekeeping go hand-in-hand. Luxury watchmakers like Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet, and others will constantly jockey...

On the obnoxiously long list of watch complications out there, few are as obscure and underappreciated as the deadbeat seconds. I myself have said on more than one occasion, “what’s the point?”, though as my knowledge of the industry and its history has grown, the more I’ve come to appreciate this simple-yet-obnoxiously complex bit of...

The moonphase complication (or moon phase, depending on who/what you’re reading on any given day) is an interesting one to dig into when it comes to watchmaking complications. On one hand, it’s one of the oldest complications in the world of watchmaking, and one that’ll put a smile on just about every watch enthusiast’s face....

As cultural norms and economies shift, wearing ostentatious timepieces in varying warm hues of gold or clad in diamonds can and will fall out of favor. This can be on account of a number of factors, depending on the person or situation at hand. At times, especially when economies are soft, people often become more...

Rolex originally created dive watches during the diving boom in the 1950s and 60s. The release of the Submariner in 1953 was an instant success for divers and desk-divers alike. From this initial release, Rolex has continued to evolve its materials and engineering to make advancements in the dive watch category. The dive watch is...

Call it like it is, watches with integrated bracelets are continuing to have their moment in the spotlight over the last few years, primarily fueled by the massive demand for the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. We’re seeing more entrants in the category than ever, ranging from high-level competitors to entry...

Rolex watches, by and large, aren’t known for being especially colorful. Black, white, and grey dials are abundant, intermittently complemented by a splash of color here and there (the latest Oyster Perpetual launches are a fantastic example). That said, Rolex has always had a thing for green that we can’t quite understand. Is it a...

A. Lange & Söhne is by no means the only brand whose portfolio of watch collections is an expression of diversity, however when reflecting upon their watches, the connection between Lange’s design expressions and the Robert Louis Stevenson classic is all too fitting. On one end of the spectrum, Lange persistently draws from its heritage,...

On the list of watchmaking complications, at least in mainstream luxury watchmaking, I’d be pretty quick to argue that it’s hard to get more obscure than a jumping time indication. Whether we’re talking about dead beat seconds or jumping hours (or even minutes), the unorthodox means of time display is equal parts uncommon, impractical, and...

When it comes to the many impressive creations launched by F.P. Journe over the years, few if any have garnered more attention than the Chronomètre à Résonance. It’s quite well known that François-Paul has always had an interest in the early works of Abraham-Louis Breguet, justifiably recognized as the “Godfather” of modern watchmaking. In the...

Regardless of how your day-to-day life has evolved through the weirdness of 2020, the practical appeal of a chronograph remains constant. Timing things while cooking, running errands, or taking care of other tasks is a handy capability, and one that is always more satisfying while using a mechanical wristwatch rather than relying on your smartphone....

Listen to a conversation about the “big boys” of modern watchmaking, and you hear a lot of the same—conversations about specific historical references, case metals, or that time they discontinued a favorite dial color. Listen to a conversation about the world of independent watchmaking, and you get something fundamentally different. Yes, niche independent brands also...

These days, there is no standard. There is no normal. Some are struggling, and some are thriving. How we look at the collecting hobby will vary accordingly, but if you’ve made it here, then at the very least, you have watch shopping on the brain. The holidays are almost upon us, and that might mean...

There are certain categories of watches that many of us grew accustomed to connecting with particular social or professional activities, some of which have been turned on their heads in this wild world we’re facing in 2020. In the case of dress watches, I can’t help but think of the obscure ‘70s British rock track...

The 1930s-1960s As with many complications on the market, the world timer is anything but a modern creation. First invented by Louis Cottier in 1931, it didn’t take long for Cottier to be commissioned to scale the caliber for a wristwatch. After a few successes with pocket watches, Patek Philippe (among others) came knocking, and...

Power reserve is one of those things that isn’t always talked about or praised as much as it should be in the watchmaking world. We all love a good complication, but the technical capability required to deliver a long power reserve efficiently and accurately is a skill worthy of significant praise. To do so at...

When people start talking about F.P. Journe, you’re destined to hear about the usual suspects–the Résonance, the Tourbillon Souverain, the Octa Quantième Perpétuel, the Centigraphe even; oh and of course, the beloved Chronomètre Bleu–but rarely do you ever hear mention of the LineSport. It doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, and it’s regarded by some...

While steel, titanium, platinum, and all the shades of gold are par for the course in modern watchmaking, alternative metals, alloys, composites, and other materials continue to make the rounds of watch brands big and small. Keeping matters interesting, there’s a level of one-upmanship prevalent in the watch industry that ensures that there continues to...