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Racing Watches
Watchmakers have been using design elements to tie into the high-octane world of motor racing since the dawn of the automobile—which came coincidentally about the time that …
Clock-Watching in Style
Your smartphone already shows the time, of course, but upgrading to a clock app can give you more information as well as a distinctive dollop of visual style—they come in all …
The British are Coming
It’s seldom remembered in this age of Swiss dominance, but quality watchmaking was once the purview of the English. The art of fine horology was actually once cornered by the …
Dive Time
The dive watch now seems so timeless that it’s hard to recall that the style once explored uncharted waters. Today, these watches that love to get wet (to at least 100 meters) are …
Serious Fashion Watches
Fashion is no longer a dirty word in watchmaking; at least three serious makers are proof positive that transferring iconic apparel labels to ticking metal can be done in a way …
Red, White and Ticking
It is not well known that the good ol' U.S. of A. was once an important center for production of mechanical pocket and wristwatches. But two important names from that era survive, …
Ulysse Nardin Executive Dual Time
This traditional watch company hailing from the heart of the Swiss Jura has the exceptional and enviable position of being known for two different characteristics. One is its …
Jaquet Droz Grande Heure
In an age of monster watches and multiple complications, Jaquet Droz has shown itself to be the master of handsome understatement. But, with the Grande Heure Black Enamel, the …
Corum Ti-Bridge
Innovation has always been the watchword for Corum's design. However, in the past that quality has manifested itself in a look that for some verged on kitsch. Since its inception …
