Watches and Clocks

March 8, 2023

Of Cartier and Crocodiles

The house’s creations for the Mexican star María Félix, like her double baby croc necklace and La Doña watches, are part of an exhibition opening in […]
February 14, 2023

A Watch Dealing Mogul, at 19

Linden Lazarus has spent most of his teen years selling timepieces. Now, he has employees to help out. When Linden Lazarus founded the vintage watch business […]
February 14, 2023

Erotic Watches Show More Than the Time

Watchmaking traces its origins to 16th century Europe. And one category of watches present through much of that history — in a discreet, custom-order kind of […]
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 […]
February 14, 2023

Cartier’s Tank Française Watch Gets a Makeover

Experts credit Meghan Markle’s fondness for the feminine timepiece as one reason it has legions of fans. Its new look aims for a gender-crossing appeal. 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 […]
January 18, 2023

In Japan, a Visit to the Casio G-Shock Factory

Most of the durable wristwatch’s models — and a number of other electronic items — are made at Yamagata Casio. HIGASHINE, Japan — Yamagata Prefecture, in […]
January 18, 2023

Is That Watch Made of Cardboard?

Using humble materials, Gabe Lau, a Hong Kong artist, makes his own versions of high-end Swiss timepieces to have “a bit more fun.” HONG KONG — […]
January 18, 2023

L.A. Has Become a Real Watch Town

The sprawling metropolis has wealth and cachet, just what every brand desires. LOS ANGELES — When Alex Grinberg decided to open a second Cherry Creek Watch […]
January 18, 2023

An Alarm Clock Designed to Keep Smartphones From Bed

Inspired by her grandmother’s travel timekeeper, Lisen Bage makes pieces that restore no-digital, distraction-free spaces for sleep. STOCKHOLM — Convinced that a bedroom should be a […]