RACHEL FELDER

March 1, 2024

Overlooked No More: Betty Fiechter, Pioneer in the World of Watches

She started out at Blancpain as an apprentice and eventually took over as owner, a move that one colleague noted was “totally unprecedented” for a woman. […]
February 14, 2024

This Watchmaker Admits to a Longtime Obsession

Bernhard Lederer says the escapement, the part of a mechanical timepiece that regulates the gears, has fascinated him for decades. In the almost five decades that […]
February 14, 2024

Piaget Reintroduces One of Its Classic Models

The Polo 79 looks a lot like the original Polo, but with some tweaks that appeal to buyers’ tastes and lifestyles today. The Piaget Polo 79, […]
January 18, 2024

A Different Kind of Watch Club

“Being a guy of color founding a watch club is not something that’s done every day,” said Henry Flores, the founder of Classic Watch Club. Henry […]
October 19, 2023

At Van Cleef & Arpels, Going Into ‘Unknown Territories’

Rainer Bernard, the house’s director of research and development of watches, says a sense of exploration drives its horological efforts. As the director of research and […]
September 13, 2023

From A Young Founder, a New Luxury Watch Brand

Once he fell for watches, Thomas Fleming went all in. He’s introducing his own brand, working with industry veterans and recruiting a major athlete ambassador. He […]
September 13, 2023

An 18th Century French Watch Brand That Revels in Femininity

Charles Oudin, which first made timepieces in 1797, now focuses on dainty watches adorned with gems. The Place Vendôme in Paris is lined with jewelry and […]
September 13, 2023

For Many Watch Buyers, the Appeal of Exotic Skins Is Waning

Trading in the crocodile, alligator, lizard and python skins often used to make watch straps involves a labyrinthine process of documentation. In July, People for the […]
June 23, 2023

Alexis Bittar and Jack Miner Met at the Gym, Then Married a Few Blocks From It

Six months after seeing Alexis Bittar at the gym, Jack Miner remained intentionally “aloof” toward him. Once the silence was broken, a relationship and a family […]
March 8, 2023

What Do Women Want on Their Wrists?

Four female horological experts tell us. (Spoiler: Not one of them was wearing a watch specifically designed for women.) For centuries, the high-end watch industry has […]