CIGA Design is a brand that doesn't like to sit still, preferring a challenging approach as it moves forward. The brand, which won at the 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) with the Blue Planet, now launches the race-inspired Vector.

Beyond Seiko, Citizen and Casio lies a growing scene of Japanese independents and microbrands. From vintage-inspired Kyoto classics to neon-tinged urban designs and quirky retro-digital pieces, these makers expand the meaning of “Made in Japan.”

ProTek meets the demands of military and first responders with new automatic carbon composite USMC series.

Days of camping, fainting spells, fistfights — and resale prices reaching $8,000. What's really going on?

Swatch x Audemars Piguet: "Royal Pop" officially confirmed — the story behind the new collaboration, and when does it hit the market?

Swatch has begun teasing a new release for May 16, with cryptic “X Swatch” messaging, pop-art visuals, and speculation pointing in several directions — including, perhaps optimistically, Audemars Piguet.

Oceaneva introduces the WaveRacer Chronograph, combining a column-wheel movement, 1000m water resistance, and distinctive dial options including stone and meteorite.

The very first G-Shock was developed around the concept of toughness, which has been the core of all its products ever since. Explore with us the challenges that had to be overcome to get there and how the G-Shock evolved from a resin-clothed timekeeper into a sophisticated full-metal watch.

For many collectors, TAG Heuer was the first “nice” watch, the gateway that turned casual buyers into enthusiasts. From the Formula 1’s cultural pull to Heuer’s deeper history, this is a look at the brand’s unique influence on watch collecting.

Collecting watches doesn’t have to be an expensive pursuit. These ten standout models prove you can get reliable movements, stylish designs, and even a touch of heritage — all without overspending.

When we cover new watches, we don't always have access to the real product, but that makes it all the more exciting when they do arrive. This is also the case with the Universum Cosmographia, made by Polish-based brand Hvilina.

Citizen’s Tsuyosa gets its first collaboration, partnering with seconde/seconde/ for a limited-edition take on the everyday automatic. The familiar 40mm platform remains, but a pixelated katana minute hand adds a subtle graphic twist.

Founded in 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces unlike anything else. ProTek, an official partner of the USMC, celebrates this historic event with five new, rough and tough models.

How its rich heritage still influences the current collections of one of the jewels in Japan’s watchmaking crown

Discover the new Oceaneva Tenuis Calendar, a slim automatic dress watch that pairs refined design with everyday durability, all powered by the Miyota 9120 full-calendar movement.

With the T2/08 'Riley II,' SevenFriday introduces the second watch that puts its mascot front and center. It adds a fuzzy and fun element to an otherwise very high-end product, creating a sense of casual luxury.

Paying homage to the 1970s is a new territory for Singapore-based Vario. The brand made a name for itself with its WWI-inspired trench watches and also captured the hearts of watch enthusiasts with its classy Empire collection. The new Futurist is like a fine wine, it only gets better when you let it breathe a bit.

Stone dials are hot these days in the watch world. Where, for decades, it was the exclusive area of top-tier brands, these types of dial are now also available at more affordable price points. Benjamin James now also dons its Scarifour with stone dials, but can they come out of the shadow of its upscale counterparts?

Last year, WatchTime got to see Swatch’s ultra-modern Sistem51 production in Boncourt and talk with the brand’s CEO about the power of ideas, collabs and sustainability, shortly before the launch of the Omega x Swatch “Mission to the Moonphase” MoonSwatch in March 2024.

Mido’s New Ocean Star Worldtimer marries Retro Design with modern-day functionality.

The original Casio G-Shock broke some serious ground in the watch market, so we take a week off from our usual focus on iconic mechanical watches to explore a modern G-Shock reference to see how it stacks up to the original game-changing piece from the 1980s.

Watch-Insider lists top 10 men's watches that represent an excellent value for price, with models from Baume & Mercier, Rolex, Breitling, Omega and others.