The moon phase is one of watchmaking’s quintessential small complications. Here is how the mechanism works, how precisely it tracks the lunar cycle and how to set it correctly.
From tritium tubes to Super-LumiNova and glowing cases, here’s how luminous materials work in watches and why modern lume lasts longer and shines brighter.
With the Tambour Taiko Arty Automata, Louis Vuitton presents a highly complex automaton watch that combines traditional watchmaking and elaborate enamel art.
With the Classima as a stylish entry into mechanical watchmaking and Joia as a return to the jewelry watch, Baume & Mercier focusing on clear contrasts in 2026.