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.
From the original Calatrava and the first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph to the Nautilus, Grandmaster Chime, and Cubitus, these landmark watches trace nearly a century of Patek Philippe design, innovation, and mechanical mastery.
First published in WatchTime’s March / April 2024 issue, this look at Leica’s ZM 11 explores its layered dial design, exclusive automatic caliber, and quick-change straps — a sub-$10,000 collection blending the brand’s photographic heritage with watchmaking precision.
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.
Gerald Charles introduces three Masterlink Gem Set Stone Dial editions, combining asymmetrical natural-stone dials with gemstone-set white-gold bezels.
Ten years after the L.U.C Full Strike first appeared, Chopard is releasing the Full Strike Sapphire Edition 2 — the second minute repeater from the collection built entirely from sapphire crystal.
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.
