First Wristwatch

Fun Watch, I like the light show "Flamingo is the first wristwatch with a luminous balance mounted on the dial side. The unique geometry of the balance, featuring its luminescent inserts, creates the illusion of a floating ring of light when oscillating i

Aaron has created a new caliber cased in a round watch, with a rebranded logo that honors his family name and his family's long watchmaking legacy. The watch is named PAMEUS and was designed in collaboration with the designer Mo Coppoletta. This represent

Schaffhausen/Geneva, April 14 th , 2026: IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Ingenieur Automatic 42 in dark olive green ceramic at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. This marks the first time that the Gérald Genta-derived integrated bracelet design is presented i

The date display is a very common complication (perhaps even the most common), that has seen many interpretations over the years. December 25th deserves a special post, so here are 13 different ways of displaying the date . I wish you all a Merry Christma

The first watch bearing the "Seiko" name, however, is from 1924 and it has different hands and a different case (thinner bezel). But both watches share some design elements, no doubt about that. Best, Emmanuel credit: Monochrome

When you discover a brand such as Breguet, you already know some little things about it. But you go deeper, and you see them with different eyes. For example, the Tradition. When Breguet decided to unveil it in 2005, ( 16 years ago, already! ) we learnt t

Based on the Isle of Man and the sole apprentice to the late and great George Daniels , Roger W. Smith is a not so well-known master watchmaker . So, let's have a look at some of his watches, especially his Series 1 to 6 . If you want more detail and info

Check out Don Corson's reports of the Independents at Basel and Geneva 2008! Speake-Marin Take an intimate tour of Peter Speake-Marin’s workshop, guided by his wife Daniela. From hand-finished tourbillons to maki-e dials crafted by Japanese masters, this

A FLUID EVOLUTION OF ARTISTIC HOROLOGY October 9th 2025, Singapore - Pioneering Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot has announced the latest evolution in its ongoing partnership with celebrated American artist and Hublot Ambassador, Daniel Arsham: the Hublot M

Breguet Rattrapante Ref. 5947 – A Masterpiece of Subtle Complexity I. Introduction Among the great pillars of haute horlogerie, few names evoke as much reverence as Breguet. Its contribution to mechanical watchmaking spans over two centuries, marked by re