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.
October 2024
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.
What 2024 May Hold for the Luxury Watch Business
The dealers Silas Walton and Austen Chu discuss their predictions for 2024, including more stability in the market and collectors who buy for passion over profit.
Watches With Stone Dials Are Making a Comeback
Watches with ornamental hard stone dials are making a comeback, but they still are quite rare.
He Makes Watches by Hand in China
It is hard to get parts and materials in China, but Logan Kuan Rao has persevered.