Outsourcing has long been a part of Swiss watchmaking, but in recent years, China’s role as a manufacturing partner has grown in both scale and quality. This evolving relationship is reshaping not only the global supply chain, but also the development of China’s own high-end watch industry.
Glashütte’s history is marked by hardship, but today the village stands as the heart of German watchmaking. “Made in Glashütte” is a seal of quality, yet its brands span a wide range of styles, uniting past, present, and future with unmistakable German character.
Within just two decades, De Bethune has become one of the most respected names in high-end watchmaking, blending mechanical mastery with avant-garde design and an unmistakable signature color.
Platinum is watchmaking’s quiet power metal, being heavier, rarer, and harder to master than gold. From refined calendar watches to extreme haute horlogerie, these six timepieces show how brands use platinum to signal their most serious creations.
A look back at the Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar, a standout of the 1990s. With a perpetual calendar, distinctive integrated design, and a blend of steel and gold, it remains a stylish and functional timepiece even decades later.
From a boat trip on the Thames to one of modern watchmaking’s most compelling success stories, Christopher Ward’s rise is defined by smart design, direct-to-consumer value, and technical ambition. Four watches explain how the brand got here.
From poetic interpretations to astronomical precision, these eight watches show the many ways brands continue to reimagine the moon-phase complication — a feature as timeless as the moon itself.
As a photographer, Ming Thein knew, like no other, how to capture the heart and soul of a watch. Learning through his lens, his own timekeeping creations are full of captivating details, and with the Ming 37.04 Rose Gold, he is living life like it’s golden.
Diamond-set watches blend high jewelry with horological craftsmanship. From sourcing rare stones to the precision of invisible settings, this feature explores the technical mastery and aesthetic considerations that go into adorning timepieces with diamonds.
Filling a watch case entirely with oil doesn't sound like a good idea, yet it has its benefits. Many brands have done this over the years, and now D1 Milano offers one at an attractive price point with a compelling design, but how will it be on the wrist? Let's find out!
