January 2025
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.
The Painter Whose Canvases Have Hidden Messages
Plus: a mountain safari camp in South Africa, Japanese fruit and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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.
Trump Says He Supports an End to Daylight Savings Time
President-elect Donald J. Trump said on social media that the time change is “inconvenient” and that the Republican Party would try to put an end to it.
5 Clocks Embody Baroque Style and Their Maker’s Skill
The Wallace Collection in London says a new exhibition is its first on horology.
Santiago Calatrava Designs Gübelin’s First Watch in 20 Years
Santiago Calatrava designed Gübelin’s first watch in 20 years to celebrate the house’s anniversary as well as his friendship with its owners.
After 114 Years, Chanel Gets Into Sports Sponsorship
The annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge now will bear the name of the fashion house’s J12 chronograph watch.
Entrepreneur Plans to Revive a French Family Watch Brand
Eberjax, which made chronographs, stopped production in 1983. But Christophe Hoppé intends to start it again.
Unusual Rolexes Are the Focus of a New Dubai Boutique
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons spent months searching for discontinued models to offer through the watch brand’s certified pre-owned program.
More Than 80 Veterans Have Taken a Free Watch Repair Course
Since its first class in 2017, the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative has provided free training to almost 80 former servicemen and women.
Choosing a Watch for a Young Man Isn’t Easy
These parents decided a watch would be a good 18th birthday gift. Then their search began.
Atelier Honoré Offers Personalized Metal Watch Clasps
Atelier Honoré offers monograms or will use a laser to engrave your photograph or custom design onto the surface.
Museum Gift Shops Elevate Their Watch Lines
Recent designs include a collaboration with an award-winning architect and an elaborate pocket watch.
Maison Alcée Offers an Assembly Kit for a Luxury Table Clock
The Persée is a luxury assembly kit that comes with a guarantee of success from the French brand Maison Alcée.
Brands Find That Food-Related Watches Attract Buyers
Timepieces inspired by foods ranging from watermelon to coffee are attracting customers.
Do Gem-Set Watches and Rubber Straps Really Mix?
Several high-end brands have been offering variations of the athleisure look.
Fresh Takes on Potato Salad
Plus: festive fashion, a new destination on the Brazilian coast and more from T’s cultural compendium.
November 2024
Gold Watch, a Gift From Titanic Survivors, Sells for Nearly $2 Million
The gold watch was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people.
‘The Clock’ Revisits New York. Is It Still of Our Time?
Christian Marclay’s 24-hour film — and a century of cinema history — is on view at the Museum of Modern Art, returning after more than a decade.
Luminous Watches Light Up the Holiday Scene
IWC and Panerai are just a couple of the brands that have presented glow-in-the-dark timepieces this year.
Six Watches for Holiday Giving, Each at Less Than $1,000
Here is a selection of six new timepieces, each priced at less than $1,000.
Vulcain Has Created a Desk Clock That Looks Like One at J.F.K.
Vulcain has created a desk clock that resembles the clock in the former TWA terminal — now the TWA Hotel — at Kennedy International Airport.
WatchCheck Offers Repairs and Maintenance by Mail Order
WatchCheck says it can arrange repairs and maintenance for more than 200 brands and 38,700 models.