September 11, 2013

A new Renzo Mongiardino monograph looks back at the designer’s lush interiors and star-studded client list

Laure Verchère surveys designer Renzo Mongiardino's storied career in the book Renzo Mongiardino: Renaissance Master of Style
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

Diamond Watches’ Lavish Turn

The market for lavish work by Chaumet, Chanel and others is soaring, with the Asia market stepping out front.
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

Watchmakers Take a Spin in Detroit’s Past

Though Detroit has its struggles, its auto history is being celebrated by watchmakers who are using its designs as inspiration for new time pieces.
September 4, 2013

Watchmakers Target Asia With Asian Aesthetics

Given the scale of the Asian market, it is not surprising that several luxury watch brands are continuing to target buyers, both men and women, with models inspired by Asian aesthetics.
September 4, 2013

A Chance for Asia’s Watchmakers to Shine

Two major watch fairs are taking place in Hong Kong this month: the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair and Watches and Wonders, the latter billing itself as Asia’s first haute horlogerie exhibition.
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

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.