Ladies watches, of the past 20 years or so, can often feel limited in range, an afterthought in designs. Quartz movements are often preferred over mechanical movement when it comes to watches for women. In all fairness, quartz movements offer distinct advantages when it comes to high jewellery pieces; it allows for far greater creativity in the case, dial, and bracelet or strap design, without compromising the basic time-telling functionality on artful pieces.
Read MoreOne of the more unique and distinctive dials on the watch market today is that of the Swedish independent brand, GoS. A collaboration between Johan Gustafsson, a bladesmith, and Patrick Sjoegren, a watchmaker, their watches use damascus steel, hand-forged by Gustafsson, using his own reinventions of ancient Viking smithing techniques.
Read MoreThe traditional dress watch is, perhaps, one of the more under-appreciated watch categories today. Finding something that is contemporary, simple, and elegant, while showcasing traditional Swiss watchmaking in a pure form, can prove to be somewhat difficult.
Read MorePeter Speake-Marin’s tenure at his namesake company came to an end in June 2017, after growing to have authorised dealers, brand ambassadors, and multiple lines of watches. Since its establishment, the brand relied on well-proven ebauches to power its watches, modifying the movements to Peter’s exacting standards.
Read MorePeter Speake-Marin’s Velsheda is a clear evolution from and development of the Piccadilly. Whilst many of the hallmarks have been retained, others have been given a fresh naval twist.
Read MoreIn 2017, Peter Speake-Marin left the company he started 14 years ago. In this multi-part series, we trace Peter’s time at Speake-Marin through three watches. First up: the Piccadilly, a unique time-only creation.
Read MoreFunky watches don’t always carry a hefty price tag. Nor do they even have to be Swiss.
The Petrodvorets Watch Factory in St Petersburg has a fascinating history. It was founded by Peter the Great in 1721 as the Peterhof Lapidary Works, making hardstone cravings, and remains the oldest
Chronometry: why do we care? Since the dawn of humanity, we have tried to measure time in some way or another. Different cultures in different periods used differing periods and standards
Read MoreAlthough many other brands are commonly associated with flight, Zenith was one of the manufactures that had a connection with aviation since the early days of flight itself. Without going into a long history lesson on the aviation, it should be noted that in 1909 a Frenchman by the name of Louis Bleriot
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