Vacheron Constantin Celebrates Its 270th With a Steel Watch
The brand began celebrating its 270th with a new steel watch, but other events and the reopening of its Paris flagship are planned for later in the year.
February 2025
Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?
In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way).
January 2025
A Pocket Watch for Marie Antoinette Is Now on View in London
The Israeli museum that owns the famous creation by Breguet had been loath to lend it, but then the Science Museum in London came calling.
Collectors Who Can’t Find the Right Watch Make Their Own
“Why am I making a watch?” asked Adnane Kerd, the founder of Guebly. “For me, it was not enough to collect.”
Watches Seized in Raids Go Up for Auction in Ireland
Sixteen high-end timepieces, mostly Rolexes, garnered more than $220,000 for the Irish government.
Doomsday Clock Moves One Second Closer to Catastrophe
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists shifted the hands of the symbolic clock to 89 seconds to midnight, citing the threat of climate change, nuclear war and the misuse of artificial intelligence.
Craftsmanship Becomes a Focus of Jeweled Watches
Brands still pile on the glitter, but skills such as enamel and miniature work have become the real distinguishing characteristics of high-end watches.
Fitbit Agrees to Pay $12 Million for Not Quickly Reporting Burn Risk With Watches
After consumer complaints of overheating batteries, the company did not immediately report the defect with its Ionic smartwatches, according to a settlement with the U.S. government.
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December 2024
Quartz Gains Popularity Among Watch Brands Like Hz and Furlan Marri
Long scorned despite being cheaper and more accurate than their mechanical counterparts, quartz watches are finally getting some love.