Complication Spotlight: The Regatta Timer
We take a closer look at one of the more complex and underappreciated complications in fine watchmaking—the regatta timer.
“He Who Does Not Have His Rolex By The Age Of 50 Is A Failure.”
“He Who Does Not Have His Rolex By The Age Of 50 Is A Failure.” Is Rolex "a symbol, a cult object that we all want to have” as advertising mogul Jacques Séguéla announced in 2009, bringing the brand t…
Sizing Down: Are Smaller Case Sizes Making A Comeback?
Is the large case trend making its exit? Like it or not, brands are going back to their roots with smaller, tasteful releases at mid-20th century sizes.
The Death of Two-Tone
The latest edition of Baselworld confirmed the obvious: two-tone is dead! Where generally at least a few brand carry the steel-gold variety, now there were no prominent watches offered in this combina…
Ceramic: The New Steel?
When Audemars Piguet introduced the very first Royal Oak in 1972, it turned stainless steel into a noble material. Although not such an instant revolution as steel was, ceramic is becoming more and mo…
The Blue Dials of Baselworld
If there is one place to scope out new trends in watches, it is Baselworld! Sometimes you see a specific complication emerge with different brands at the same time. At other times cases or movement de…
