2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (994+ words) Norqain's Wild One high-performance sports watch collection was developed with input from industry maverick Jean-Claude Biver. Launched in 2022, it introduced the brand's proprietary Norteq material, a carbon fibre composite six times lighter than steel and 3. 5 times lighter than titanium. Launching…...

5+ hour, 35+ min ago  (877+ words) Just about a week ago, Arty A was experimenting with moissanite cases and suspended tourbillons, sticking to its habit of working with unusual materials and bold designs. Now, the brand moves from materials to mechanics with the new Complexity, showcased…...

8+ hour, 34+ min ago  (841+ words) Monochrome Watches The UR-101 is the watch that started it all for indie brand Urwerk. First introduced in 1997 alongside the UR-102, it laid the groundwork for the brand's signature wandering hours display and its radical approach to time indication. After…...

10+ hour, 33+ min ago  (415+ words) Delbana, founded in 1931 by Goliardo Della Balda, has always delivered classical Swiss watchmaking at approachable prices. The brand launched the stainless steel Della Balda in 2021, later followed by a PVD yellow gold version in 2022, as a tribute to Goliardo and…...

12+ hour, 33+ min ago  (901+ words) Monochrome Watches Over the past few years, Qian Guo Biao, an independent watchmaker working in Dongguan, China, known as "the tourbillon doctor", has established a quite disciplined design language, shaped by his background in the restoration and application of traditional…...

14+ hour, 34+ min ago  (853+ words) As a freelance journalist specialising in watches and jewellery, Rebecca Doulton began writing for the Financial Times in Mexico City in the early 1980s. Formerly the web editor of Tiempo de Relojes website, and watch editor of The Jewellery Editor, Rebecca…...

15+ hour, 5+ min ago  (901+ words) Square chronographs are rare, and inevitably, any watch in this category gets compared with the iconic TAG Heuer Monaco. Since its debut in 2008, the Averin Chronograph by Union Glash'tte has occupied similar territory, combining a bold, geometric case with a…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (929+ words) Few initiatives in modern watchmaking genuinely place craft above product. The Time "on Foundation is one that looks to safeguard and transmit traditional handmade techniques at the highest level. Its Naissance d'une Montre series has become the best expression of…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (912+ words) Xavier Markl " MONOCHROME " Marco, thank you for taking the time. Could you tell us a bit about your background and how you went from being passionate about watchmaking to actually working in the industry and eventually leading your own brand?...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (419+ words) Monochrome Watches Independent watchmaker Anton Suhanov, member of the AHCI, presents the Flamingo, a debut of his "flaming balance" concept in a wristwatch equipped with a fully in-house calibre. Known for complex clocks, including multi-axis tourbillons and the award-winning St…...