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October 23, 2013

Wrist Watches: From Battlefield to Fashion Accessory

The evolution of the pocket watch into the wristwatch accelerated during World War I, and the centennial of the war has inspired commemorative pieces.
October 23, 2013

On Trend: Timepieces and Tattoos

Pocket watch motifs are among the new trends in tattoos, and some watchmakers have reversed the idea, with watches that incorporate classic tattoo designs.
October 23, 2013

Monaco Charity Auction Disappoints Many

At Only Watch, a biennial charity watch auction, there were some successes, but also dismal results for nearly half the lots for the second year in a row.
September 25, 2013

Market Report | World-Class Watches for International Travelers

These stylish timepieces for men and women, which can keep track of up to 24 time zones, cater to the world’s most serious journeyers.
September 5, 2013

Market Report | Men’s Watches That Keep a Low Profile

When it comes to men’s watches, the age of big, complex movements appears to be on the wane. Now, the slender profiles of the early 20th century are back in the form of ultrathins.
September 4, 2013

Watch Captures Spirit of World War II Code-Breakers

The British watchmaker Bremont has announced the release of its new Codebreaker model in honor of the work done by an elite group of World War II code-breakers.
September 4, 2013

Watch Brands Look to the Ocean

A few watch brands have aligned themselves with nonprofit causes dedicated to the sea. Their most visible contributions, however, are ocean-theme timepieces.
September 4, 2013

Brands Reset Dial to ‘Price Is Right’

A pragmatic return to a broader market focus is a departure from the dark days of the financial crisis, when many Swiss watchmakers decided that the only way to survive was to flock to the high-end.
September 4, 2013

A Mission to Revive an Ancient Craft

Masahiro Kikuno, the first Japanese member of the elite academy of independent watchmakers, had long dreamed of reviving the “wadokei” traditional timepiece.
September 4, 2013

The Wristwatch May Be Making a Comeback, but With Some Smarts

A new generation of computerized watches, bolstered by some functionality currently found on smartphones, could reintroduce timekeeping to wrists.