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Some reflections on female watches on International Women’s Day

For me, this International Women’s Day feels somehow different or perhaps more poignant to previous years in our horological microcosm. That’s because, I think, perhaps we are seeing a shift in the way that women and indeed the larger concept of gender is portrayed in watch culture. For over a century, watches have been clearly … Continued

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One To Watch: German Watchmaker Felipe Pikullik Takes ‘Hand-Made’ Seriously

For this 28-year-old watchmaker, crafting a timepiece by hand is more than a personal goal. It’s an opportunity to teach others how to make modern watches in the purest way possible.

Happenings: Join Us For A Live Premiere Of ‘Watches In The Wild: Season Three’

It’s called The Road Through America. And you’re invited to come along for the ride.

Women’s Watch Wednesday – Meet The Norqain Independence 40mm Hakuna Mipaka

Norqain might only be five years old, but it has managed to establish itself as a promising independent brand producing rugged, functional watches with enough personality to stand out from the crowd. Norqain’s latest watch is the result of a collaboration with wildlife ambassador Dean Schneider and flaunts a trendy leopard-print pattern on the dial […]

Kim Kardashian has quietly built a watch collection worthy of a billionaire

A couple of weeks ago, Town & Country ran an article with the cheekily provocative headline: Does Kim Kardashian Actually Have Good Taste in Jewellery? The answer to the question was an undeniable “yes”. Kardashian, it turns out, has quietly been scrutinising auctions, buying up “gems of the most extraordinary provenance”. Last month, the queen of … Continued

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Introducing – The 2023 Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series With Dials Using Traditional Japanese Handcrafts

While Prospex is the collection for Seiko’s sports and professional watches, Presage can be seen as the dressy, classic collection of the brand. Divided into four sub-collections – Sharp Edged, Cocktail, Style 60s and Craftsmanship Series – it’s the latter that will be the centre of attention today. To celebrate 110 years of watchmaking, a […]

Introducing – Seiko Presents Its First Mechanical Prospex Diver With GMT Function

As surprising as it might sound, through more than half a century of Seiko Prospex dive watches (the first one dating back to 1965), there’s never been a model with a mechanical GMT movement… Up until today, with the launch of a brand new series of watches. There have been dozens of mechanical dive watches, […]

Introducing – The Seiko Prospex 1970 Diver’s Modern Re-Interpretation Naomi Uemura SLA069

Seiko is known for presenting many new models throughout the year, often in special or limited series. Part of the Prospex collection of watches, this new watch honours Naomi Uemura, the highly regarded Japanese mountaineer and adventurer. It’s not the first model dedicated to his achievements, as the Tribute to Naomi Uemura SLA049 and SLA051 […]

The Seiko SLA069 Naomi Uemura pays homage to Japan’s most famed explorer

Introducing the Seiko SLA069 Naomi Uemura Limited Edition, with cues of glacial colours Inspired by the conquests of one of Japan’s best-known explorers Powered by a GS-derived automatic movement, the Caliber 8L35 Naomi Uemura was a man of focus, commitment and sheer will. He was the first person to solo-climb Denali, the highest mountain peak … Continued

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Photo Report: Live Pics Of The MoonSwatch Mission To Moonshine Gold – And The First Person On The Planet To Buy It

Well, it wasn’t the solid-gold Swatch some were hoping for – but this collector had to have it anyway. Read on for coverage of the scenes in both Tokyo and London.