November 22, 2014

Device Could Help Keep Thieves at Bay

The Opuss Tracker, which is small enough to be hidden inside a watch box, emits a signal that can be tracked on a GPS device or a smartphone.
November 22, 2014

Chinese Are Buying Back Antique Timepieces

Daryn Schnipper, chairwoman of the international watch division at Sotheby’s, speaks about the impact of Asian watch collectors on the market.
November 22, 2014

How Switzerland Came to Dominate Watchmaking

The way the country reached the pinnacle of the luxury timepiece trade offers insights into the industrial age and into this very particular market.
November 22, 2014

Watchmakers Introduce Bigger and Bolder Models

In an era of smartwatches, both men and women are drawn to bolder dials and mechanics, and many brands are producing larger timepieces.
November 7, 2014

Patek Philippe Celebrates 175th Anniversary in Style

The Swiss watchmaker marked its 175th year with the unveiling of six new pieces, including the Grandmaster Chime, which was seven years in the making.
November 7, 2014

Bringing Old Watch Brands Out of Obscurity

Montres L. Leroy, a watchmaker to the royal courts of Europe, and Manufacture Royale, which has ties to Voltaire, are among companies that are reviving old names.
November 7, 2014

How Will Apple’s ‘Smart Watch’ Affect the Industry?

Ryan Raffaelli, a Harvard Business School professor, recently argued that the Apple device could bolster the watch industry rather than threaten it.
November 7, 2014

Hermès Scarves Form Basis for Limited Edition Wristwear

Designs for the carré scarf — drawn from the company’s classic origins as a maker of saddles and other equestrian tackle — are being used for new watch models.
November 7, 2014

Boutique Brands in Japan Keep Independent Watchmaking Alive

In a market dominated by industrial-scale brands such as Seiko, Citizen and Casio, niche businesses are fighting to keep artisan trades alive.
November 7, 2014

Timepieces That Connect With a History of Exploration

Early explorers relied on mechanical timepieces for navigation; modern-day adventurers are carrying on the tradition.
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