MELANIE ABRAMS

November 7, 2024

In England, Manchester Enhances Its Watch World Presence

More retail outlets and a new fair add a modern layer on the city’s historic connections to the industry. Manchester is renowned as the world’s first […]
July 26, 2024

The Racket Sport Padel Has a Swiss Watch Fan

Certina, which recently issued a new timepiece in collaboration with a top professional player, is planning more ties to the sport’s federations. As the racket sport […]
April 13, 2024

D-Day’s 80th Anniversary Inspires Watches

Commemorative pieces include a steel model similar to a British wartime watch and one with Normandy beach sand in its crown. June 6 will be the […]
April 8, 2024

Australia’s Watch Fans Are Invited to a Fair

Seven local brands are registered to exhibit in Melbourne at what the organizer says will be the country’s first watch event. Australia doesn’t have much of […]
March 3, 2024

An Australian Watchmaker Creates His Own Path

Reuben Schoots has been trying to build a business in a country that lacks a horological heritage. It hasn’t been easy, but he’s making progress. In […]
December 10, 2023

Belgium Emerges as a Source of Watchmaking Creativity

Dozens of brands are at work in the nation despite hurdles such as a shortage of factories and struggles for name recognition. Belgium has long been […]
October 27, 2023

Artistry on Four Wheels

Over the past 70 years, the skateboard has been on quite a ride. It first emerged in 1950s Los Angeles as a humble, homemade toy, but, […]
September 13, 2023

This Swiss-Made Watch is a Group Effort

Artime Créations is readying its first timepiece, the titanium Art01. “Too many cooks spoil the broth” goes the proverb. But the six partners of a young […]
September 7, 2023

The Story of the King of Diamonds

Harry Winston’s nickname is just one element in a new biography by one of his sons. “Talk to me, Harry Winston. Tell me all about it,” […]
July 23, 2023

The Watch Universe in Singapore is Expanding

Major brands are opening new shops, local entrepreneurs are growing their lines and collectors are getting new contenders. Singapore is flourishing as a market for Swiss […]