Just last week, Breitling announced its acquisition of a second defunct watch brand with historic roots that it plans to relaunch: Gallet. This purchase comes just two years after its purchase in 2023 of defunct luxury brand Universal Geneve. Now, with the purchase of Gallet – with roots dating back centuries – Breitling execs have their…
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Almost a quarter century ago, Ulysse Nardin revolutionized mechanical watchmaking with the release of the original Freak in 2001. The watch, devoid of a dial, hands, or crown, redefined the…
Frederique Constant, a Swiss brand known for its affordable luxury watches with manufacture movements, expands its offerings in several collections with new dial colors. In its Classic Worldtimer Manufacture series,…
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has unveiled a new exhibit, “The Evolution of Seiko and Grand Seiko,” offering visitors a rare glimpse into the history and artistry of…
When I titled this article, “Why European Watch Company bought Crown & Caliber from Hodinkee” I wanted to add: “Spoiler Alert: It wasn’t for the inventory.” However, space concerns and…
Recently for my Top Watches of 2024 feature in Elite Traveler Magazine, I selected Corum as one of fewer than 30 watches to make the cut. The watch: the Golden…
Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to put emphasis on its bed Art Deco Reverso watch, now with new sizes, a tourbillon in stainless steel and a classically chic Duoface Small Seconds — all…
This past Friday, retail giant Watches of Switzerland Group announced its acquisition of Hodinkee. Those in the watch world need no introduction to Hodinkee. It started as a platform to…
Just last week, pioneering watch brand Ulysse Nardin unveiled its pink and blue Royal Sapphire watches. The incredibly breath-taking pieces are not only visually alluring, but also mechanically advanced and…
Just last week, the news that there was a new Trump-licensed watch (multiple watches) on the market stirred all sorts of reactions from the horological world and even the political…
Just a few days ago, and partly as a nod to its storied history, IWC Schaffhausen unveiled its first boutique in Boston, the city where it all began. Located on…
French independent watch brand Depancel today unveils its new Allure Chronograph MecaQ 36 mm, a timepiece that blends vintage motorsport aesthetics with modern-day watch technology. Designed for enthusiasts of both…
Recently, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled a groundbreaking new timepiece—the Master Hybris Artistica Calibre 184—at the Precision Pioneer exhibition in Beijing. This watch is a stunning fusion of mechanical ingenuity and artistic craftsmanship,…
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