Physicist Albert Einstein, famed artist Andy Warhol, American industrial designer Nathan George Horwitt and pop artist Kenneth Scharf don’t have much in common at first glance. Yet each played a…
A look at watches with a variety of horological complications and functions above and beyond telling time.
A Closer Look At Parmigiani Fleurier’s 30th Anniversary Carillon Tourbillon
I was there 30 years ago when Michel Parmigiani launched his eponymous watch brand. Backed by the Sandoz Family Foundation, Michel Parmigiani, recognized as one of Switzerland’s most respected restorers…
Ulysse Nardin Spent Two Years Shrinking The Freak. Do We Like It?
I’ve been fascinated by the Freak since the day I first saw it in 2001. When Ulysse Nardin brought the watch to New York a quarter century ago, I spent…
Vacheron Constantin Enhances The Traditionelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar
Functional innovation brings greater practicality to one of watchmaking’s intriguing perpetual calendars. Sometimes, when a venerable brand like Vacheron Constantin spends years developing an exceptionally complicated timepiece, the innovations born…
Inside The Patek Philippe Museum’s New Nautilus Anniversary Exhibit
Having visited the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva than once, I can say without hesitation that it is one of the great treats for anyone who s watches — or…
Public Voting Opens For Temporis International Awards Masterpiece Watch 2026
Public voting is now open for one of the most interesting watch distinctions of the year: the Temporis International Awards. Unlike many industry awards judged solely behind closed doors, Temporis…
Mauron Musy Courts U.S. Collectors With New NODE° Watch And Pioneers Society
Independent Swiss watch brand Mauron Musy is making a calculated play for the American collector market — and doing so in a decidedly personal way. The brand, founded in 2013…
Kiss Drummer Eric Singer Talks About The Blancpain Melody He Composed
For most musicians, composing a melody with only four notes would be incredibly difficult. But for longtime KISS drummer Eric Singer, it became the challenge behind one of high watchmaking’s…
Why The New Citizen Light in Black Limited Edition Eco-Drive Watches Matter
Just weeks ago, I was in Tyo with Citizen Watch Co. getting a firsthand lo at how the brand manufactures Eco-Drive watches and, perhaps even importantly, the remarkably sophisticated dial…
Vacheron Constantin And The Louvre Bring More Great Civilizations To Life
In the quiet halls of the Louvre, history rarely feels distant. Stone figures carved thousands of years ago still project authority, grace and power with astonishing immediacy. Standing before them,…
Why The New A. Lange & Sohne Honeygold Cabaret Tourbillon Will Turn Heads
Unveiled at the 2026 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como this past weekend, the Cabaret Tourbillon Honeygold from A. Lange & Söhne is not about being revolutionary. Not every…
Patek Philippe Celebrates 50 Years Of Nautilus With New Watches, Clock
{Portions of this article by Roberta Naas first appeared on her column on Forbes.com) With Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026 now concluded, the conversation across the watch world has shifted…
Cartier And Rolex Mark Milestones With Standout Creations At WWG 2026
At this year’s Watches & Wonders Geneva, where the industry gathers to signal its direction for the year ahead, a noticeable split emerged: many brands leaned into restraint, while a…
Armin Strom Sounds Off With Repeater Resonance 12:59 With Two Striking Modes
At Watches and Wonders Geneva this week, Armin Strom once again affirms — albeit, quietly — its commitment to aesthetics, technical advancement, resonance and innovation. The brand actually reframes the…
Parmigiani Fleurier Unveils World Premier Tonda PF Chronograph Mysterieux
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Parmigiani Fleurier. I remember clearly when the brand launched and was proud to cover its first watches editorially. Created by master watchmaker and…