Watch Brands Look to the Ocean
A few watch brands have aligned themselves with nonprofit causes dedicated to the sea. Their most visible contributions, however, are ocean-theme timepieces.
September 2013
September 2012
Computerized Machines Aid Human Watchmakers
Mechanical watches may be a throwback to an obsolete Renaissance technology, but many of the world's finest examples are built in factories resembling NASA test labs.
March 2012
Fond Memories for a Faded U.S. Watch Industry
With new creations, U.S. makers of timepieces pay homage to a thriving past that never recovered from World War II.
A Village Regains Past Splendor
With a storied past as a watchmaking center, Val-de-Travers is undergoing a renaissance.
February 2012
Bling or Works of Art? A Flood of Sparkling Watches
There is a growing convergence between jewelry and watchmaking, a phenomenon that is elevating the previously unsung work of the stone-setter to new heights.