The beauty of a mechanical watch comes down to the movement ticking within, and for the most part it’s completely hidden from view. Even with a sapphire case back, it’s a shame to hide the m...

While £1,000 won’t get you the best watch—not by a long shot—it can still get you a good watch, and even a great one. Choose carefully, do the research, and you’ll find something worth hangi...

A common watch collecting woe is seeing a watch that you absolutely adore and that’s just the thing you’ve been looking for—you love the style, the price is right, it’s your favourite colour...

Now, the criteria for what makes a perfect watch collection varies from person to person. You could keep it simple and follow the guidelines set out by John Mayer— “is it shiny and does it ...

It seems everyone wants a Rolex, and why wouldn’t they? They’re great, well-built watches that fit a variety of lifestyles and activities. However, demand for these timepieces has skyrockete...

Why do we love chronographs so much? Maybe it's the function. Being able to conveniently measure elapsed time at the click of a pusher. Maybe it has something to do with how they look, with ...

Picture this: you’ve spent years developing an incredible watch and spent thousands of pounds on marketing, only for your watch to have its five minutes of fame, or worse, slip into the wood...

Which was your favourite release of Watches & Wonders 2024? For me, one of the real standout pieces of this year’s show was the new Duometre Chronograph Moon, and I’ve got one right in front...

Who am I? Don’t worry; I’m not having an existential crisis; I just thought I’d answer the question for you, the viewer. I’m not AI, although that is definitely, exactly something AI would s...

Hundreds of watches are released every year, so how do you make yours stand out? Well, if you’re Armin Strom—an independent watch brand with a strong focus on open-worked watches—you create ...

Having trouble picking out your next watch? Well, you’re not alone. We’re spoilt for choice. It seems every brand has a million different watches, with a million different variations—yes, I’...

What makes a great everyday watch? Ask around, and you’ll hear collectors mention legibility and robustness. While I agree with those qualities, I would also add that the watch shouldn’t be ...