There is something elegant about the Ch Ward Bel Canto - in form and function. I like the simplicity and usefulness of an hourly chime. Sure I would love for it to be bit louder and may be tuned for more tonal purity. But it serves the purpose at its pric

It's this weekend! I went last year and it was a great way to check out a lot of brands. A good amount of popular microbrands and some others like Christopher Ward go. I'll be there Sunday AM! I have no stake in the show, just a happy attendee from last y

Was wondering if anyone managed to attend this year's event. Source: Fratello Exciting new creations and was happy to see the enthusiasm with which people stood in long lines to attend the event, as can be seen in the video below. The list of brands atten

MB&F must be smoking something, they hit what must be a company record of.... . . . . ...wait for it.... 420. . . . Hmmmmm.... 420.... Max, you crazy wizard wildman of fun. I light one in honor of you....

Beyond 8, the image became too difficult to make... I personally think that each of these brands has done so much better and more attractive timepieces than these "hyped" ones... That said, the RO started it all and, without a seconds hand, I tend to thin

A quick look at my dive watch line-up. I like to build collections. I’m not really academic about it, but rather focused on what captures my imagination. For the first time I’m actually ready to sell some watches, starting with that big IWC Aquatimer. In

An upcoming limited edition collaboration with Worn & Wound is this 41mm, manual, steel piece. An attractive art deco style based on the Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower in Brooklyn, NY. Impressive from all sides, the details of the dial reproducing th

This C1 Bel Canto Watches@ LE from Christopher Ward punches way above its weight and price class with top notch finishing and design that is captivating under a loupe!

I agree that the Swiss Independents are catering to the growing group of UHNW collectors who are looking for the unexpected and spectacular, but at least non-Swiss entities are stepping into the gap between affordable microbrands and bespoke Independents.