David Belcher

October 18, 2024

A King’s Clock Adorns the Bangkok Biennale

The French-made timepiece, on display for the art event, was one of many ordered by Rama V in 1873 as gifts for some Buddhist monks. A […]
September 10, 2024

A Sinister Figure Glances at a Clock. It’s Got to Be Film Noir.

Experts say the genre was all about suspense, and what better way to convey that to audiences than an obsession with time? The race against the […]
August 8, 2024

In Seoul, Watch Repairmen at Work

Mechanical timepieces, including vintage models, keep these shops busy. Lee Byung Ken stared at the guts of a Patek Philippe watch through a loupe held against […]
July 26, 2024

The Arab Watch Guide Marks 10 Years of Influence

Experts say Hassan Akhras’s online publication and collectors’ club have changed perceptions of horology in the Middle East. A decade ago, watch collecting in the Middle […]
May 21, 2024

Singing the Praises of Collectible Watches

The tenor Freddie De Tommaso fell in love with opera and timepieces as a young boy. Now he shops for high-end examples in the cities where […]
March 5, 2024

Marlene Dietrich’s Legacy Still Glitters

The movie star’s penchant for high jewelry continues to attract attention today. If the 20th century could claim an It girl, she probably would be Marlene […]
January 18, 2024

Despite Limited Resources, He Makes Watches by Hand

It is hard to get parts and materials in China, but Logan Kuan Rao has persevered. When it comes to watchmaking, Logan Kuan Rao is motivated […]
December 4, 2023

Cuff Links Gain Status in the Middle East

The traditional jewelry is seen as a way to add flair to men’s simple gown-like garments. Cuff links may be something of a rarity in Western […]
November 7, 2023

To One Watchmaker, Gears and Pinions Are the Interesting Bits

Jiro Katayama’s designs for his Otsuka Lotec brand take inspiration from hand-held movie cameras and speedometers. Some watch designers are inspired by the grand beauty and […]
August 9, 2023

In Opera, Clocks Take the Spotlight

Time often plays a role in operatic plots, but this year several productions have timepieces onstage. “At times I get up in the middle of the […]