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.
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.
From Cartier's Tank and Bulgari's Serpenti to an Urban Jürgensen: every notable timepiece Hollywood wore on the most important evening in film — and what each choice reveals.
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.
Rolex is Proud Sponsor of the 98th Academy Awards — and the Daytona it's showcasing in the exclusive Greenroom is every bit as iconic as the evening itself.
A look at the Netherlands’ contributions to horology, from Christiaan Huygens’ early innovations to the work of contemporary independent watchmakers including Christiaan van der Klaauw, Grönefeld, Van der Gang, Holthinrichs, and Stefan Ketelaars.
Greatness in watchmaking is often the result of a stroke of brilliance well executed. Piaget has no shortage of those, although even among the rich heritage of the brand, few can surpass that of the legendary Polo.
In watchmaking, any function beyond telling time is a complication, and the date is one of the oldest and most useful. From simple displays to complex calendars, explore how brands interpret the world’s most practical complication.
Vacheron Constantin expands its Overseas collection with a striking new interpretation of the Overseas Tourbillon, pairing a lightweight titanium case with a deep red dial for the first time.
