It all started with ref. 7042, and the Longines Legend Diver has been around, in one form or another, since 1959, and over the past years, the brand with the Winged Hourglass logo has wisely chosen evolution over reinvention. New sizes, updated movements, fresh dial colours, but always within the frame of what makes the […]
ArtyA is an independent Geneva-based brand founded by Yvan Arpa in 2009, best known for turning unconventional, often shocking materials, into fully wearable watches. The brand’s latest excursion in the vast jungle of materials involves moissanite, an extremely hard silicon carbide with a bright, highly dispersive surface often used as a diamond alternative in jewellery. […]
Doxa’s diving watch legacy is second to none, and the brand’s signature helmet-shaped case design, introduced with the SUB 300, stands out from across the room. Yet, it’s not all they do, as the SUB 200 collection simplifies things a bit and has a design of its own, despite being a typical Doxa. Introduced in […]
What We KnowDominique Renaud has just relaunched his eponymous brand, which has sat relatively quiet since 2016. Back then, he had announced the DR01, with an incredible 12Hz blade resonator, futuristic shape, and impressively massive price tag of CHF 1,000,000. And despite 12 planned watches, only one prototype was made. Well, now he's back with another surprising watch, the Pulse60, which goes in the opposite direction in terms of beat rate to one of the slowest-ticking watches in modern his
Krayon, founded by Rémi Maillat, is a highly focused, conceptually consistent independent watchmaking brand. Since its debut in 2017 with the groundbreaking Everywhere, it has explored a singular theme: our relationship with time as shaped by sunlight, geography, and personal experience. From Everywhere to Anywhere and, more recently, Anyday, each creation has translated complex astronomical […]
Collaborations between Louis Erard and Alain Silberstein are easy to spot by now, and the new Smile-Day Blue and Tourbillon Régulateur Blue fit right in. Over the past few years, the duo has worked across regulators, tourbillons, and more playful complications, always built around Silberstein’s mix of bold colours and simple geometric shapes. It is […]
Launched in 2024 in Geneva, TAOS is born out of a renowned Geneva-based atelier led by Olivier Vaucher. Bringing together some 40 highly skilled artisans, this Atelier, which works behind the scenes for some of the most prestigious names in fine watchmaking, can pride itself on an exceptional artistic heritage. On the eve of the major […]
What We KnowGreubel Forsey seems to be in the middle of a brand revamp. Last year, they bid farewell to the collector-loved Balancier Contemporain. Then co-founder Stephen Forsey stepped down from the board of the brand that still carries his name. Many of the changes were covered in Andy Hoffman's interview with CEO Michel Nydegger, who has been overseeing a shift back toward small-batch, high-priced models (after a brief attempt to lower average prices) with a focus on wearability. And today
What We KnowSeiko continues to build on its long-standing association with professional diving and marine research with two new additions to the brand's higher-end Marinemaster line. Including a brightly textured reference released in partnership with JAMSTEC (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology), these new models follow the 300m Marinemaster template while introducing updated materials, a new movement, and some additional tweaks over the previous model. Also representing a pr
The original Jui came out last year as a collaboration between Hong Kong-based Watch Ho & Co(mmunity) and microbrand Selten, and it did not stay under the radar for long. It was one of those watches that quietly hit the sweet spot, with a detailed dial and a strong concept at a price that felt […]
I’ve always been a big fan of watches that have something moving on the dial, other than the smooth and consistent running of hour, minute and second hands. Whether it’s a dial-mounted balance wheel, a tourbillon escapement or even a winding rotor, I just love to see some type of action that goes beyond pure […]
For almost all modern watches, besides a few exceptions (there is always an exception to the rule), the crown is literally the command centre that winds the mainspring, sets the time and controls common complications like dates, calendars and GMTs. Supplementary controls like pushers complement the crown, but they’re limited to specifics like chronographs or […]
Ayrton Senna da Silva. No one needs an introduction to that name, as he’s considered sporting greatness personified. Making an indelible mark in Formula 1 through sheer, unbridled talent and a relentless approach to racing (“if you no longer go for a gap, you’re no longer a racing driver”), he’s considered the greatest to have […]
Haute-Rive is a relatively young independent watchmaking atelier launched by Stéphane Von Gunten, previously the R&D Director of Ulysse Nardin, where he was involved with filing no fewer than 30 patents. Quite a background. The first watch created under his own brand was the Honoris, and it was a powerful release, to say the least. A […]
Collaborations in watchmaking often result in timepieces that are pure fun, especially when they take a graphic and conceptual route. This is precisely the case with the new Bamford London B80 created with J. Press. Inspired by Ivy League culture and vintage collegiate aesthetics, this limited edition of 100 pieces rethinks one of the essential […]
Indie watchmaking is very much on the rise, and we see a surge of cool new watches high and low. From the ever-intriguing industrial wonders of Otsuka Lotec to the ultra-artisanal The Owl by L’Atelier Bernards, it all seems to find its audience across the globe. Yet some of these low-volume watchmakers are challenging to […]
Happy birthday to all you Piscean cusps (if you're into that sort of thing), and congrats again, Ballers, for slogging through another week. In fact, not even another week—you've made it through all of winter, as spring is, as of today!—is upon us. Celebrate accordingly.Scorekeeping last week's picks, the quartz Vacheron Constantin 222 (ref. 46003) went for 11,000 CHF, and the Corum Golden Bridge will be auctioned tomorrow. The Sonny Crockett 18k Ebel ref. 8134901 sold for €4800, the Yema Yach
Japanese culture is full of superbly interesting and ancient crafts, which every now and then find their way into a watch. Some of the best-known examples are Urushi lacquering, Washi paper, and Arita porcelain, but there are dozens of other crafts deeply embedded in the country’s history and tradition. Japanese independent watchmaker and AHCI-member Daizoh […]
More than just a game, Mahjong is a cultural bridge connecting global Chinese communities and the East and West, historically serving as a crucial medium for social bonding. And today, it serves as a source of inspiration for the creation of a new watch, or to be precise, the hand-carved Mahjong tiles are used as […]
We're kicking off a new monthly hangout, starting next Thursday at Watches of Switzerland in SoHo. The idea is simple: swing by after work (or before dinner), grab a beer and a slice of pizza, and hang out for a bit. We're keeping things very casual—nothing formal, just a chance to be around some great watches and others in the Hodinkee community.Watches of Switzerland, SoHo.Editor-in-Chief James Stacey will be there, along with members of the Hodinkee team, so it's a chance to put faces to na