Collectors and Collections

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 […]
July 26, 2024

A Custom Watch Order Started as a Fun Idea. Then It Became More.

Yoni Ben-Yehuda said the mix of numerals on the dial of his watch, nicknamed Timepeace, represented the importance of finding common ground. A couple of years […]
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 […]
May 21, 2024

These 2 Watch Collaborators Have Never Actually Met

Living on opposite sides of the globe didn’t stop them from developing their B/1 timepiece, a nod to Brutalist architecture. Phillip Toledano, a visual artist and […]
May 1, 2024

How MLB Players Arrange Autographs for Each Other

As fans and collectors clamor for autographs, Major League Baseball players have built a network — and an etiquette — for signing things for each other. […]
April 14, 2024

Gather Round for a Good Old-Fashioned Revival

Five collectors pick the vintage watches they would most love to see reissued. In fashion, the next thing is the best thing. But the backbone of […]
April 14, 2024

This Japanese Museum Actually Keeps Time

The Timepiece Museum has about 120 clocks of all shapes and sizes on display, out of a total of about 800, with the oldest dating from […]
April 7, 2024

Getting Ready for Watches and Wonders Geneva

What do you pack? How many watches do you bring? Everyone from first-time invitees to veterans agree that this trade show requires planning. Some refer to […]
April 1, 2024

A Portuguese Jeweler Focuses Solely on Hand Work

Rosior, a family business, does not even use computer design programs. Nestled beneath a pale pink rose is a ring of purple sapphires and garnets, surrounded […]
March 15, 2024

Sturbridge Show Is a Gold Mine for Vintage Clothing Buffs

Laverne Cox, Anna Sui and other enthusiasts shop at the Sturbridge Show, a gold mine for people who buy and wear exquisite old things. Few people […]