A King’s Clock Adorns the Bangkok Biennale
The French-made timepiece, on display for the art event, was one of many ordered by Rama V in 1873 as gifts for some Buddhist monks.
October 2024
A Weekend Class on Clock Repair. Irish Scenery Included.
Nigel Barnes, a fifth-generation horologist, acknowledges that it is a “tall order” to learn to fix a clock in two days. But some manage it, he said.
The Watches of Switzerland Group Marks Its Centennial
Brian Duffy, the company’s chief executive, reflects on growth, philanthropy and a new opportunity in jewelry.
Benoît Mintiens of Ressence Recovers 3 Stolen Watches
Benoît Mintiens of Ressence thought he would never recover his cherished prototype watches that were among 14 taken from his home in a 2014 robbery. But then he got a message.
Watch Shapes Go From Round to
After decades of classic round contours, geometric, Brutalist and frankly fantastical forms have stolen the spotlight.
A Watch Took 6,000 Hours to Make. It’s Still Inspiring New Variations.
A new diamond-encrusted Vacheron Constantin timepiece is inspired by one of company’s most elaborate creations.
February 2024
Louis Vuitton Creates a Watch Prize for Independent Creatives
The luxury giant LVMH gathered up-and-coming watchmakers in Paris this week with its first watch prize and a party hosted by the youngest Arnault scion.
January 2024
Watches Can Reflect the Colors of the Rainbow
New techniques and processes create case finishes that appear to change hue as the wearer moves.
A Watch Club That’s Different From the Others
“Being a guy of color founding a watch club is not something that’s done every day,” said Henry Flores, the founder of Classic Watch Club.
Watch Brands Are Part of a Champs-Élysées ‘Renaissance’
As the Paris Olympics near, the famed avenue is getting a makeover, with Panerai, Montblanc and others unveiling new and renovated spaces.