Watches and Clocks

July 23, 2023

Has Your Watch Been Lost or Stolen?

Whether a database created by Richemont will actually help curb thefts may depend on how many people use it. About five years ago, executives at Compagnie […]
July 23, 2023

A 1920s Wristwatch With a Story

The ’70s model Susy Dyson likes to let things go, so she put the Mellerio dits Meller timepiece up for auction. Susy Dyson, the British-Peruvian model […]
June 15, 2023

A Watchmaker Sponsors a New Classic Yacht Regatta

The Richard Mille Cup, a England-to-France regatta, includes challenging conditions, vintage yachts and an under-30 crew. LONDON — Sailing enthusiasts in Falmouth and Dartmouth, off England’s southwestern coast, […]
June 15, 2023

Think A.I. is Coming for the Watch World? It’s Already There.

A few brands concede that they use chatbots to generate social media posts and mood boards, but for the most part their use remains “in the […]
June 15, 2023

The Simple Reasons for Collecting Complicated Watches

Some timepieces contain as many as 40 functions, but how many do their owners understand? BASEL, Switzerland — With 1,155 parts in the movement and 40 […]
June 15, 2023

Native American Watch Accessories Still Attract Attention

While the jewelry fad has waned, artisans continue to make designs in silver and turquoise. ALBUQUERQUE — Someday, Andrew Thomas plans to have a silver watch […]
June 15, 2023

Suzanne Wong and Lydia Winters discuss watch collecting

What’s the difference between a watch nerd and a watch snob? Suzanne Wong, an editor, and Lydia Winters, a gaming executive, discuss. This is another in […]
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 […]
June 15, 2023

The Return of Daniel Roth (the Brand)

Its revival has started with a meticulously hand-finished tourbillon housed in a double ellipse case — and an atypical business model. MEYRIN, Switzerland — A new […]
June 15, 2023

WatchTime New York Readies Its Next Fair

Organizers say the event’s focus on watch lovers, and their ability to connect directly with watch creators, will continue to attract visitors. Watches and Wonders Geneva […]