March 5, 2024

‘That One Is for Me’

Following a Korean tradition, Yeana and James Ahn’s engagement gifts included watches. Then Ms. Ahn appropriated her husband’s Rolex. For more than two decades, Yeana Ahn, […]
January 18, 2024

Timepieces Set in Stone

Watches with ornamental hard stone dials are making a comeback, but they still are quite rare. The latest grail category in luxury watches does not involve […]
November 17, 2023

Sometimes the Best Watches Come in Pairs

Many couples, especially those in Asia, seem to like having the same or similar timepieces. Watch brands and collectors are both enjoying a bit of matchy-matchy […]
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 […]
February 14, 2023

A Man Hanging From a Clock. Yes, It’s That Silent Film.

“Safety Last!,” the 1923 Harold Lloyd movie best known for the dangerous scene, marks its centennial. It is one of the most enduring images from the […]
January 18, 2023

Rolex Now Has a Resale Program. The Watch World Quakes.

The privately owned Swiss brand dominates the market by virtually every measure. Will it swallow up resales, too? There is a saying in the high-end watch […]
August 10, 2022

Fear of Theft Has Some Watch Fans Leaving Their Best at Home

Police in London and Los Angeles report rising numbers of robberies involving expensive timepieces. For the last six months, Troy Barmore has left a precious keepsake […]
August 10, 2022

A Story About Paul Newman, Three Rolexes and the Sound Barrier

The watches are linked to a land speed attempt. And Newman, the star whose own Daytona still holds an auction record, gave two of them to […]
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 […]
June 14, 2022

They Made Watchmaking History. Or Did They?

Creating a “first” in the realm of timepieces can propel a brand to new heights. But it can be hard to parse which company broke which […]