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17.02.26

Finding my “one” Panerai: hands-on with the Luminor Venticinque PAM02025

Jason Lee's hunt for a "Goldilocks" Panerai led him to the Luminor Venticinque PAM02025 - here's why it's so compelling.

Sartory Billard marks the Year of the Fire Horse with a special Chinese New Year edition

Introducing

17.02.26

Sartory Billard marks the Year of the Fire Horse with a special Chinese New Year edition

This three-hander boasts a 24ct gold-plated brass dial, with a laser-engraved depiction of a horse, drawn in incredible detail by Armand Billard.

The case for quantity over “quality”: building a whole collection for the price of a two-tone Datejust

In Depth

16.02.26

The case for quantity over “quality”: building a whole collection for the price of a two-tone Datejust

Less is not always more: Andrew O'Connor demonstrates how you can build some rather impressive 3-watch collections for the price of a Rolex.

We read the Grand Seiko book so you don’t have to

Opinion

16.02.26

We read the Grand Seiko book so you don’t have to

Erg Media have created a beautiful, photography-led coffee table book that tells and celebrates the history of this beloved Japanese brand.

What does it mean to participate in horology?

Opinion

15.02.26

What does it mean to participate in horology?

Andrew O'Connor gets a bit philosophical on us.

New releases from Sartory Billard, Venezianico, Baltic and more

Last Week in Watches

15.02.26

New releases from Sartory Billard, Venezianico, Baltic and more

Independent brands have to write their own story, and every one of them approaches it differently, as these past seven days have shown.

Georgia Benjamin’s 3-Watch Throw Down: Vintage Omega, Rolex Day-Date & Family Heirloom

Video

15.02.26

Georgia Benjamin’s 3-Watch Throw Down: Vintage Omega, Rolex Day-Date & Family Heirloom

This new episode of 3-Watch Throw Down is the 3rd in our latest video series, and we welcome Georgia Benjamin to the stage.

When you know it’s time to break up with your watch

Opinion

14.02.26

When you know it’s time to break up with your watch

It happens to the best of us, but sometimes you just need to rip the bandage off and break up with a treasured timepiece.

Baltic’s blingy MR Moissanite is a fitting sign-off for the collection (for now)

Introducing

14.02.26

Baltic’s blingy MR Moissanite is a fitting sign-off for the collection (for now)

Baltic says goodbye to a watch that's unexpectedly become one of their most popular models in brilliant fashion.

COSC unveils stricter new “Excellence Chronometer” standard + A. Lange & Söhne opens new Chicago boutique

Friday Wind Down

13.02.26

COSC unveils stricter new “Excellence Chronometer” standard + A. Lange & Söhne opens new Chicago boutique

For the 50th anniversary of the 3159 standard, COSC has introduced a stricter new "Excellence Chronometer" tier of certification.

The 56.00 Starfield is exactly what you’d expect of MING’s first integrated bracelet piece

Introducing

13.02.26

The 56.00 Starfield is exactly what you’d expect of MING’s first integrated bracelet piece

"You can't make an integrated bracelet watch without doing something interesting with the bracelet," says Ming Thein... and that's what he's done.

Grand Seiko introduces its new 9F51 quartz calibre with the stylish SBGX359 and SBGX361

Introducing

12.02.26

Grand Seiko introduces its new 9F51 quartz calibre with the stylish SBGX359 and SBGX361

These two releases mark the slimmest and smallest-in-diameter Grand Seiko 9F quartz watches ever produced.

If an original decade Reverso is your grail, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ‘The Collectibles’ has you covered

Interview

12.02.26

If an original decade Reverso is your grail, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ‘The Collectibles’ has you covered

Zach interviews Matthieu Sauret, Jaeger-LeCoultre's Head of Product & Heritage, to get more insight into JLC's vintage curation programme.

What can the watch world learn from the enthusiast car market?

Opinion

11.02.26

What can the watch world learn from the enthusiast car market?

The overlap between car enthusiasts and watch enthusiasts is huge, but it seems as if the car industry might actually be doing more for enthusiasts.

Louis Vuitton’s Escale goes globetrotting and complicated with the Worldtime and Twin Zone

Hands On

11.02.26

Louis Vuitton’s Escale goes globetrotting and complicated with the Worldtime and Twin Zone

Louis Vuitton kicks off its 2026 with a pair of precious metal Escale travel watch collections, which both offer novel complications.

What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you?

Watch Education

10.02.26

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What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you?

We explain the difference between the two main types of GMT watches, as well as the use cases for each.

The Watch Ho & Co x Selten Jui Bauhinia offers a familiar 39mm platform, now with Bauhinia light-play

Watch Reviews

10.02.26

The Watch Ho & Co x Selten Jui Bauhinia offers a familiar 39mm platform, now with Bauhinia light-play

Watch Ho & Co and Selten pay tribute to Hong Kong's famous floral emblem with a sequel to their stunning MOP dial collab.

Alpina harnesses the power of the Sun in the new Alpiner Extreme Solarmetre

Hands On

09.02.26

Alpina harnesses the power of the Sun in the new Alpiner Extreme Solarmetre

In a first for the brand, Alpina has placed a solar-powered movement inside its toughest adventure-ready watch.

Bad Bunny rocks new stone dial Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch during Super Bowl LX halftime show

Pop Culture

09.02.26

Bad Bunny rocks new stone dial Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch during Super Bowl LX halftime show

It was a tough spot, but after combing through photos just minutes after the stellar performance, we've got the scoop on Bad Bunny's AP.

Fears begins its 180th anniversary celebrations with stone-dialled Celestial Jump Hour

Introducing

09.02.26

Fears begins its 180th anniversary celebrations with stone-dialled Celestial Jump Hour

Fears celebrates its 180th anniversary with a very special 75-piece limited edition Brunswick Jump Hour, replicating the skies above.

3 watch brands setting the pace, and 3 that could easily join them

Opinion

09.02.26

3 watch brands setting the pace, and 3 that could easily join them

2025 saw some household names step up and innovate, but Borna reckons there's a few other brands that could rise to the occasion in 2026.

Is rubber becoming the superior strap choice?

Opinion

08.02.26

Is rubber becoming the superior strap choice?

Andrew O'Connor makes the case for rubber's supremacy over other watch strap materials.

New releases from Sarpaneva, Niton, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

08.02.26

New releases from Sarpaneva, Niton, Vacheron Constantin and more

Niton and AP revive historical jumping hour watches, Sarpaneva and Urwerk go intergalactic, and Louis Vuitton teams up with De Bethune.

The Wrist Check Pod guys join us for a 3-WATCH THROW DOWN

Video

08.02.26

The Wrist Check Pod guys join us for a 3-WATCH THROW DOWN

Spoiler alert! Rashawn's Rolex basically saved his marriage...

Arion enlists the help from some of the best in the business for its debut release, the Delphinus

Introducing

07.02.26

Arion enlists the help from some of the best in the business for its debut release, the Delphinus

Following two years of development, American brand Arion finally makes its debut, revealing its inaugural model, a titanium dress watch.

Studio Underd0g moves in-house and Norqain hits the ice this week

Friday Wind Down

06.02.26

Studio Underd0g moves in-house and Norqain hits the ice this week

With the Winter Olympics around the corner, there is still plenty of action happening in the watch world to catch up on.

Adrian Barker knows good dive watches, so Christopher Ward let him design one

Introducing

06.02.26

Adrian Barker knows good dive watches, so Christopher Ward let him design one

Christopher Ward has announced its latest C60 Trident, created in partnership with Adrian Barker, the creative mind behind Bark & Jack.

Uh oh… Studio Underd0g’s in the D0ghouse, for reasons you may not expect

News

06.02.26

Uh oh… Studio Underd0g’s in the D0ghouse, for reasons you may not expect

The disruptive British independent is bringing assembly fully in-house, opening The D0ghouse to visitors this May.

Breitling sets its sights on pole position with new Aston Martin F1 partnership and the first-ever titanium Navitimer

In Depth

05.02.26

Breitling sets its sights on pole position with new Aston Martin F1 partnership and the first-ever titanium Navitimer

Breitling joins the F1 paddock with Aston Martin, debuting a sporty titanium and carbon fibre take on the Navitimer as their inaugural collab.

F1’s George Russell gets his own IWC special editions in black ceramic and his signature blue colorway

Introducing

05.02.26

F1’s George Russell gets his own IWC special editions in black ceramic and his signature blue colorway

The talented young British driver finally gets his own IWC special editions ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Seiko’s SSB477, SSB479 & SSB481 offer vintage chronograph style for under US$500

Hands On

05.02.26

Seiko’s SSB477, SSB479 & SSB481 offer vintage chronograph style for under US$500

We're used to seeing plenty of microbrand mechaquartz chronographs, but here's what it looks like when Seiko cases its own movements.

Traska’s ambitious Chronograph Ref. 10251 swaps subdial hands for discs

Introducing

04.02.26

Traska’s ambitious Chronograph Ref. 10251 swaps subdial hands for discs

American microbrand Traska's first-ever chronograph introduces a novel subdial design that reduces visual clutter.

Morgan Stanley’s latest data suggests a more stable secondary market. How is that beneficial to the watch community?

Opinion

04.02.26

Morgan Stanley’s latest data suggests a more stable secondary market. How is that beneficial to the watch community?

Andrew O'Connor goes over the latest industry data and focuses in on three brands in particular.

Audemars Piguet’s first 2026 releases: stone, skeletons, and a push toward “liveable” complications

In Depth

03.02.26

Audemars Piguet’s first 2026 releases: stone, skeletons, and a push toward “liveable” complications

AP might be appearing at Watches & Wonders this year, but isn't holding back with its first big round of new watches for 2026.

Norqain debuts its first watch as the Official Luxury Sports Watch of the NHL

Introducing

03.02.26

Norqain debuts its first watch as the Official Luxury Sports Watch of the NHL

The Norqain Adventure Sport NHL Limited Edition is a tasteful tribute to hockey that does both the brand and the NHL justice.

Louis Vuitton & De Bethune have created a sympathique clock that finally lets the watch leave home

Introducing

02.02.26

Louis Vuitton & De Bethune have created a sympathique clock that finally lets the watch leave home

The Louis Vuitton × De Bethune LVDB-03 Louis Varius Project is an extremely contemporary take on a classical idea: the sympathique clock.

Héron updates its Marinor, a well-deserved refresh and refinement of its best seller

Micro Mondays

02.02.26

Héron updates its Marinor, a well-deserved refresh and refinement of its best seller

Canadian microbrand Héron’s Marinor hiatus comes to an end with an updated second generation for its best selling model.

Two years on, I have no idea how I went a year without a G-Shock

Watch Reviews

02.02.26

Two years on, I have no idea how I went a year without a G-Shock

Borna might be our resident aficionado of high-end, ultra-complicated independent watchmaking, but he's equally obsessed with his G-Shock.

10 of the best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

Buying Guides

01.02.26

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10 of the best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

If your love language is gift-giving, here’s a list of Valentine's Day watches you can buy right now.

New releases from Chopard, Tissot, Hermès and more

Last Week in Watches

01.02.26

New releases from Chopard, Tissot, Hermès and more

Over the past seven days, several skeletonised watches have been announced, yet they are anything but similar.

3-Watch Throw Down: Fred Savage throws down the gauntlet

Video

01.02.26

3-Watch Throw Down: Fred Savage throws down the gauntlet

Special guest Fred Savage goes head-to-head with Andrew in a 3-WATCH THROW DOWN!

Frederique Constant lands at the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio

In The Shop

31.01.26

Frederique Constant lands at the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio

A limited, curated selection of FC's most iconic watches are now available in the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio.

Piaget brings the Polo 79 back in two‑tone gold

Introducing

31.01.26

Piaget brings the Polo 79 back in two‑tone gold

The Polo 79's yellow gold and white gold iterations are now joined by a sibling that's halfway between the two - a solid gold two-tone.

Frederique Constant teams up with Pro Padel League + new AP House opens in Atlanta

Friday Wind Down

30.01.26

Frederique Constant teams up with Pro Padel League + new AP House opens in Atlanta

TAG Heuer has Formula 1, Rolex has tennis, Omega has the Olympic Games, and now Frederique Constant has padel.

Angelus and Monochrome present the Chronographe Tachymètre, as the souscription press is still hot

Introducing

30.01.26

Angelus and Monochrome present the Chronographe Tachymètre, as the souscription press is still hot

Exchanging the telemeter scale for a tachymeter, our friends at Monochrome give Angelus' chronograph a 2N gold makeover.

Christopher Ward’s new C60 Clipper GMT is cleared to land, celebrating the golden age of air travel with Pan Am

Introducing

29.01.26

Christopher Ward’s new C60 Clipper GMT is cleared to land, celebrating the golden age of air travel with Pan Am

The golden age of air travel is celebrated in a new collaboration between Christopher Ward and the renowned, historic commercial airline.

All love, no deuces: here are 6 of the best tennis-inspired watches

Buying Guides

29.01.26

All love, no deuces: here are 6 of the best tennis-inspired watches

With the Australian Open currently underway we've got tennis on our minds, so here's a guide to some of the best tennis-inspired watches.

An owner’s review of the vintage Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803, and why it’s such an underrated watch

Watch Reviews

29.01.26

An owner’s review of the vintage Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803, and why it’s such an underrated watch

The Rolex Day-Date is inarguably one of the most iconic watches of all time, but Jason Lee argues that its ref. 1803 guise might be…

Watch collecting has permeated my general consumerism, for better or for worse

Watch Culture

28.01.26

Watch collecting has permeated my general consumerism, for better or for worse

Andrew O'Connor finds that his approach to collecting watches has deeply influenced how he shops for everything else.

Atelier Wen releases a new chapter in the Perception Millésime series, with a unique pietersite dial

Video

28.01.26

Atelier Wen releases a new chapter in the Perception Millésime series, with a unique pietersite dial

The Perception Millésime 漩 (Xuán) features a stunning natural pietersite dial, which is fully hand-cut and polished by master craftsmen.

Rado goes “fully anatomical” with the Anatom Skeleton

Introducing

28.01.26

Rado goes “fully anatomical” with the Anatom Skeleton

No bones about it: Rado's latest take on its ceramic integrated bracelet stunner is its first-ever skeleton dial, which feels appropriate.

Chanel looks to hone its high-end know-how with investment in Kross Manufacture

News

27.01.26

Chanel looks to hone its high-end know-how with investment in Kross Manufacture

Chanel's purchase of a 30% stake in Kross could prove to be its most significant watchmaking investment so far.

Toledano & Chan sends ripples across its range, reworking the cult B/1 with a surging solid gold dial

Video

27.01.26

Toledano & Chan sends ripples across its range, reworking the cult B/1 with a surging solid gold dial

Toledano & Chan have uncovered the latest evolution of their cult-hit brutalist bestseller, the b/1.3r., which boasts a gold ripple dial.

Yema’s Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 promises patina and in-house movement performance

Hands On

26.01.26

Yema’s Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 promises patina and in-house movement performance

Yema offers a modern take on its1960s skin divers, but with a very contemporary hook: a manufacture micro‑rotor plus a bronze case.

Dennison is doubling down on natural dials, and we absolutely love it

In The Shop

26.01.26

Dennison is doubling down on natural dials, and we absolutely love it

Two hot new takes on Dennison's dress watch have arrived in our store: Black Marble, and the mother-of-pearl marquetry Ghost.

A personal connection is what keeps watches in your collection

Opinion

25.01.26

A personal connection is what keeps watches in your collection

In a hobby that sometimes glorifies the chase and the churn more than staying power, Andrew O'Connor explains why he loves the watches he does.

New releases from MB&F, Blancpain, Fears + LVMH Watch Week 2026!

Last Week in Watches

25.01.26

New releases from MB&F, Blancpain, Fears + LVMH Watch Week 2026!

January ends on a high note with LVMH Watch Week taking place in Milan - but there were more than just LVMH brands' releases this…

This is the one-off Bugatti worthy of having a Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon dash clock

Watch Culture

24.01.26

This is the one-off Bugatti worthy of having a Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon dash clock

Spotted: Bugatti's recently unveiled F.K.P. Hommage hypercar has an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon dash clock.

Gérald Genta gives Genevan inspiration for its latest time-only creation

Introducing

24.01.26

Gérald Genta gives Genevan inspiration for its latest time-only creation

The new time-only watch from the legendary designer's namesake brand brings some Swiss flair to its catalogue in two types of gold.

A spot of tennis with Rolex at the Australian Open, Richemont sells Baume & Mercier + LVMH Watch Week 2026

Friday Wind Down

23.01.26

A spot of tennis with Rolex at the Australian Open, Richemont sells Baume & Mercier + LVMH Watch Week 2026

Tennis in Melbourne, watches in Milan and watch brands changing hands in Geneva - it's all happening this week.

Is Mido’s Multifort 8 One Crown the only everyday integrated bracelet watch you need?

In The Shop

23.01.26

Is Mido’s Multifort 8 One Crown the only everyday integrated bracelet watch you need?

Stylish, well-specced and affordable, Mido's halved the number of crowns on the Multifort 8 to create a more versatile piece.

Bulgari’s “Art of Gold” at LVMH Watch Week 2026 brings the Monete and Tubogas back to centre stage

In Depth

22.01.26

Bulgari’s “Art of Gold” at LVMH Watch Week 2026 brings the Monete and Tubogas back to centre stage

Bulgari offers a rose gold secret watch utilising ancient coinage and a yellow-gold, gemstone-set cuff watch to inaugurate its 2026.

Hublot aces LVMH Watch Week 2026 with Novak Djokovic GOAT Editions & Big Bang Original Unico collection

Video

22.01.26

Hublot aces LVMH Watch Week 2026 with Novak Djokovic GOAT Editions & Big Bang Original Unico collection

A new Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition and Big Bang Unico Original collection are the highlights of Hublot's LVMH Watch Week.