Patek Philippe SA

April 14, 2024

Watch Fair’s Welcome Grows Even Bigger

This year Watches and Wonders Geneva added a third public day — and here are some of the new timepieces visitors have been seeing. Until last […]
April 8, 2024

With Watch Sales Down, Brands Hope for a Trade Show Boost

Organizers say the 2023 Watches and Wonders Geneva had a global reach of 700 million. Many in the industry hope for that kind of interest this […]
January 18, 2024

Recreating a Nearly Defunct, but Long Admired, Watch Brand

As Breitling takes over Universal Genève, it reveals its strategy for making the brand successful again. Breitling’s announcement in December that it had acquired the all-but […]
December 10, 2023

Watches to Match Your Holiday Sweater

“The holidays are meant to be a special time when you bring out your Christmas sweater — and why not your special watch?” asked Summer Anne […]
September 24, 2023

Do You Really Need a Watch Winder? The Debate Continues.

Fans say the devices provide benefits, including help with lubrication, but detractors say overuse can cause damage. Do you need a watch winder? The answer is […]
June 15, 2023

Calendar Watches Can Tell You a Lot About a Culture

Religion, politics, war and, in particular, the position of the sun and the moon can figure into the design of these complex timekeepers. A watch can […]
April 3, 2023

5 Types of Watches Define the Market

The options for building a solid collection of timepieces are almost limitless, but choices from these categories would be a good start. Watches have evolved well […]
December 16, 2022

A Strawberry-Shaped Bag and the Season’s Other Most Joyful Accessories

Ahead of the holidays, a roundup of singular pieces suffused with festive spirit. From a trompe l’oeil paint can to a handbag with wheels, the standout […]
October 20, 2022

Succession, Nepotism or Just a New Generation in Watches?

Whatever you call it, these young leaders are changing the way their brands do business. In the past few years, the watch world — especially independent, […]
July 22, 2022

Want a New Watch? Put Your Name Right Here.

Waiting lists are becoming more common, and everyone has a different opinion on the reason. Luxury watch brands have always liked the concept of a waiting […]