David Belcher

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 […]
February 14, 2023

A Man Hanging From a Clock. Yes, It’s That Silent Film.

“Safety Last!,” the 1923 Harold Lloyd movie best known for the dangerous scene, marks its centennial. It is one of the most enduring images from the […]
December 4, 2022

In Oman, a Dagger Symbolizes National Pride

SUR, Oman — Over the years, the khanjar dagger — once a weapon for self-defense — has become a symbol of national pride in Oman. It […]
October 20, 2022

A Pocket Watch Brings Pathos to a Movie Scene

The director of a new version of “All Quiet on the Western Front” said he added the Alpina timepiece to heighten the film’s drama. An Alpina […]
June 14, 2022

How Elvis Measured His Success: With Watches

The legend’s hips weren’t the only things keeping time, says Catherine Martin, the production designer for Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic. Of all the swagger and style […]
March 24, 2022

‘Cleopatra’ May Be 60, but the Jewelry Never Gets Old

The Elizabeth Taylor extravaganza influenced designs for decades. Soon, a new remake may have us all wearing scarabs again. Sixty years ago this summer, production finally […]