Watches and Clocks

August 10, 2022

His Goal? ‘The Most Beautiful Watch Straps in the World’

Kunitaka Kojima of Tokyo has been creating straps by hand for almost 10 years. TOKYO — Nineteen years ago, when he began working at a factory […]
August 10, 2022

A Parisian Jewelry House Breaks the Mold with a New Watch

Mellerio dits Meller, founded in 1515, introduces its first mechanical timepiece. PARIS — Mellerio dits Meller has been creating jewelry and precious objets d’art since the […]
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 […]
July 22, 2022

In Watches, a Purple Craze

TAG Heuer, Hublot and Seiko are just a few of the brands that are now using a color once reserved for royalty. According to the color […]
July 22, 2022

Which Watches Do Jewelry Designers Wear?

Six women tell us whether they opt for full-blast bling or understated elegance. When you design jewelry for a living, how do you choose your wristwatch? […]
June 14, 2022

How Elvis Measured His Success: With Watches

The legend’s hips weren’t the only things keeping time, says Catherine Martin, the production designer for Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic. Of all the swagger and style […]
June 14, 2022

Pendant Watches Swing Back Into Fashion

Luxury companies have embraced the style with echoes from the 1970s and beyond. Pendant watches are having something of a fashion moment — just cue the […]
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 […]
April 3, 2022

The Royal Oak: A Watch Masterpiece at 50

What makes a watch legend? Aurel Bacs, industry veteran and senior consultant at Phillips auction house, says it takes relevance, boldness and a kind of mystique. […]