October 2023
A Tale of 2 Chronograph Watches
The Tentagraph by Grand Seiko and the 1941 Grönograaf by Grönefeld are the same kind of timepiece, but as different as they could be.
At Van Cleef & Arpels, Going Into ‘Unknown Territories’
Rainer Bernard, the house’s director of research and development of watches, says a sense of exploration drives its horological efforts.
Prague Fair to Focus on Microbrand Watches
Organizers of the December event in the Czech capital want to attract local visitors as well as some of the city’s many holiday tourists.
Vacheron Constantin and the Met Forge a Partnership
Educational programs are the focus of the agreement between the brand and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but watches might come along, too.
Piaget’s Creative Director Talks Watches
Stéphanie Sivrière, who joined the Swiss watchmaker in 2002, now is its creative director of jewelry and watches.
September 2023
Watch Clubs for People Who Tick
Enthusiasts say their shared interest has widened their social circle as they bond over all things horological.
How to Take Better Watch Photographs
Professionals and hobbyists share their tips for improving your timepiece images.
Watch-Related Events This Autumn
The watch world’s calendar is packed with meet-ups, fairs, auctions, conferences and awards ceremonies.
Does My Watch Need a Winder?
Fans say the devices provide benefits, including help with lubrication, but detractors say overuse can cause damage.
Luxurious Takes on Pâté en Croûte
Plus: one-of-a-kind painted cabinets, origami-inspired fashion and more from T’s cultural compendium.
Why Some Top Runners Prefer to Train Without a GPS Watch
An increasing number of elite distance runners don’t wear activity tracking or GPS watches. They think they are better athletes because of it.
A Happy Accident Created Sparkling Aventurine
Watchmakers use the material in both its glass and mineral forms.
The Watch Space, a New iPhone App, Shares Watch World News
A founder of the Watch Space, an iPhone app, said it is meant to have a “neutral” approach to information.
Fleming Watches Taps Some Well-Known Industry Specialists
Once he fell for watches, Thomas Fleming went all in. He’s introducing his own brand, working with industry veterans and recruiting a major athlete ambassador.
The Only Watch Auction Aims to Fight Muscular Dystrophy
The Only Watch charity auction raises funds to tackle Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a cause close to the C.E.O.’s heart.
An Exhibition Notes a Watch Brand’s Links to English Society
An exhibition at the Clockmakers’ Museum explores the links between the brand Breguet and English society.
Artime Créations Is Readying its First Timepiece, the Titanium Art01
Artime Créations is readying its first timepiece, the titanium Art01.
A Watch Resale Site for Women
One of the founders of Françoise says she only showcases timepieces that she would wear.
Roni Madhvani Collects Lesser-Known Vintage Pieces and Those by Famed Designers
The collector Roni Madhvani is as fascinated by vintage timepieces by lesser-known watchmakers as he is by those from famed designers.
These Clocks Are
Some collectors prefer the aesthetics and design of a beautiful timepiece that you can set on a table — “a mechanical sculpture,” as one put it.
The Charles Oudin Watch Brand Poises for a Comeback
Charles Oudin, which first made timepieces in 1797, now focuses on dainty watches adorned with gems.
A Designer Who Starts With Destruction
Plus: varsity jackets, a craze for cabbage and more from T’s cultural compendium.
August 2023
NYC Seeks Payment for Trump Tower Clock Installed Without Permission
The Trump Organization audaciously installed a distinctive clock on Fifth Avenue without applying for a permit or paying a fee. City inspectors never noticed.
A Saudi Rolex Sold in a U.S. Mall Could Get Bolsonaro Arrested
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, is the target of multiple criminal investigations. One includes a watch, gifted by the Saudis, sold in a Pennsylvania mall.
A Classic Yachting Watch Gets a Second Wind
TAG Heuer’s new timepiece is inspired by one that commemorated the 1967 America’s Cup.