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This is it. The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved, and the significant other has been convinced this is the last one (honest).…
Where to purchase a watch in the Harbour City? Well - here's a place to start!
The Omega Seamaster Polaris isn't one of Genta's (or Omega's) best-known designs, but it's definitely one of his most memorable.
With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are the best Year of the Dragon watches.
Can making honey also help you make super-high-end watches? JLC certainly seem to think so.
Horological mastery and lifelong obsessions made these creations come to life.
2023's Golden Globes were particularly golden as far as watch spotting has been concerned. Here's the ten best watches worn by attendees.
Dapper and flapper-approved.
We look back to all the releases of 2023, and pick the very best.
Corporate climber or board billionaire? Your choice of wristwear may say more about you thank you think.
The simplest of gifts can be important if there is a story behind them. It also helps if it happens to be a JLC Atmos…
Wow… Nobody expected much in terms of watch releases this week, but some of the biggest brands in the industry unexpectedly decided to present very…
The "watchmaker's watchmaker" and high-end online retailer have teamed up on an exclusive Reverso that celebrates The Harbour City.
Slim, with an impressive movement and rose engine hobnail engraving - is this the ultimate Reverso?
JLC combine Japanese cultural heritage with Swiss precision and micro-artisanship for a new Hokusai-inspired limited edition.
In honour of Loki mastering time in the season two finale, and the release of The Marvels, we decided to revisit and update our favorite…
This week sees a superstar athlete's first signature watch with a major watch brand, an iconic Japanese artist being enamelled on the back of an…
The watchmaker's watchmaker dresses up the Ultra Thin Moon in swanky pink gold and blue attire.
The theme of many of this week's releases is a return to more vintage proportions... But those with more substantial wrists need not worry, either.
There are browns, and there are browns- and the five watches on this list make the most of this highly debated choice of dial colour.
When it comes to rectangular watches, there are pretty much only two titans. Brands which release their own will inevitably be compared to them, and…
According to the Boston Consulting Group, pre-owned watch sales accounted for nearly one third of the total watch sales for the year – with pre-owned…
Even if you say you are not going to buy one of them, you were probably eagerly waiting for the new Swatch x Blancpain collaboration.…
There's something about a time-only watch that stands out. And that gives me enormous joy.
If you’re anything like me, part of the enjoyment of watches is setting aside a bit of time to wind and set them. Automatic movements,…
Five years on, the Polaris Chronograph gets a subtle update with new dials and movements Dials now feature 35 layers of hand-applied clear lacquer as…
The popularity of Dungeons & Dragons is at an all-time high, since nerd culture became pop culture and TV shows like Stranger Things boosted sales…
When you look at a watch, what’s the first thing you notice? Do you immediately comment on the movement, or perhaps case finishing? Of course…
It’s that time of year where the Swiss typically go on holiday, which means there’s less news about fresh releases this week. Nonetheless, some big…
At this point, Watches & Wonders 2023 feels like it was both yesterday and a year ago. Ultimately, it’s well away in the rear view…
As our classification of what formal attire consists of keeps changing, our definition of what constitutes a dress watch is changing, too. This was an…
The perpetual calendar is one of the most fascinating and intricate complications the watch world has to offer. Often referred to as a QP, an…
The Watches & Wonders stand of Jaeger-LeCoultre is always one of the most attractive exhibitions, as the watchmaker of watchmakers know exactly how to best…
Among the more distinguished watch design languages was the Art Deco period, birthing iconic designs such as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and Cartier Tank, alongside lesser-known…
In modern times, the words “stealth wealth” get thrown around a lot. Usually reserved for sophisticated watches often made of white metals like platinum, the…
At Watches & Wonders this year, I got talking to Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier about all the famous people who’d worn her brand over the…
At last year’s Watches & Wonders, Jaeger-LeCoultre dazzled attendees with their Stellar Odyssey collection accompanied by a mesmerising stall. This year, they calmed us back…
Last year during the fair, Andrew and I were able to find the time to sit down and share our top five picks on camera…
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph unites a chronograph with a double-sided display Draws inspiration from the first Reverso Chronograph of 1996 To showcase the chronograph…
There was always much to admire about the 2021 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds. The Reverso’s standard Art-Deco charm was all present and correct with…
Watches & Wonders is always a bit crazy, so we thought we’d summarise all the new releases thus far in one article. Easily navigate to…
Watches have been inextricably linked with cars for the longest time, a symbiotic partnership that boomed once motor racing became a worldwide phenomenon. This prompted…
Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…
Timeless and traditional, here's our guide to some of the best moonphase watches on the market.
It’s proved to be a busy week for Australian watch enthusiasts from around the country. Firstly, TAG Heuer celebrated the opening of their seventh stand-alone…
Many times, a horological invention is credited to a household watchmaking name. I bet that most of you won’t have heard of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, however.…
Another week, another weekly round up. If the brands keep bringing it, I will keep summing up the highlights. Here we go! Omega oust Rolex…
“The Collectibles” program offers a curated collection of historic JLC models. The program is ongoing, starting off with an initial capsule collection of 12 timepieces. Each watch is…
It’s nearly impossible to distil and encompass the variety and unique features of last year’s best complication into only five picks, but we’ll do our…
If you’re anything like me, you’ll constantly be searching for a new, bigger watch box, along with new watches, of course. My drawers, desks and…
The auctions at Ineichen never disappoint and, on December 3, that track record continues. Because on that day, at 2pm CET, bidding will begin for…