Nomos celebrates 175 years of watchmaking
The German town of Glashütte has been a centre for fine watchmaking since 1845. Nomos Glashütte is marking the occasion with three limited-edition versions of a classic model.
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Patek Philippe reasserts its grand complications expertise
Patek Philippe presents the new Ref. 5303 as its first minute repeater with the striking mechanism on the dial side, together with reinterpretations of the legendary Ref. 5370 Split-Seconds Chronograph and of the classic Ref. 5270 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph.
Who owns Britain's Rolexes?
It's not every day that an insurance company paints the portrait of a typical Rolex owner. A British insurer has done just that, finding out who is behind the numerous policies on its books that include the brand with the coronet.
Breitling – Supersized for adventure
Ultra-light and ultra-robust, the Avenger Hurricane 12H is now equipped with an in-house calibre that displays the time over 12 rather than 24 hours. All within an impressive 50 mm case in Breitlight. For when you need to think big.
Swatch Group makes plans for connected watches
Swatch Group and the Swiss Centre for Electronics and Microtechnology, in Neuchâtel, have announced a partnership to develop a complete ecosystem for small connected devices, including watches. The first products should be ready for launch at end 2018.
Two hearts beat as one
Christiaan Huygens foresaw it. Antide Janvier and Abraham-Louis Breguet made it happen. Resonance is a well-known phenomenon of physics, but only a handful of modern watchmakers have succeeded in applying it to their movements.
Harry Winston – Fleeting beauty, captured in time
Blossoming cherry trees are an inspiration for watchmakers. Harry Winston renders the scene in mother-of-pearl and precious stones, transforming the Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom into a miniature work of art. Spring is in the air!
