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The Vacheron Constantin Story: Inside The Horological Legacy Of The Watchmaker’s Excellence

Vacheron Constantin has been pushing the boundaries of technical and aesthetic mastery in its quest for excellence over 270 ...

First Look – The Voutilainen KV21 Tonneau, An All-New Collection for the Indie Watchmaker

A seminal figure of independent watchmaking, Kari Voutilainen is one of the most respected and revered craftsmen of the watchmaking industry, manufacturing only a few dozen timepieces each year to a standard that mass production can never attain. With integrity and exceptional artistry, his creations – produced in highly limited numbers – are considered grail […]

Hands-on – Up Close With The Manteio Zeus, The First Watch By Self-Taught Watchmaker Alex Goetschi

As we (digitally) scour the globe to bring you some of the most special and unique independent watchmaking projects, we don’t always have the chance to see the watches ourselves. One such opportunity to go hands-on with something intriguing, however, presented itself during Geneva Watch Days, where we met with Alex Goetschi. As a self-taught […]

Introducing: Christopher Ward Goes All Out On Lume With The C1 Bel Canto Lumière

What We KnowThis week, Christopher Ward reveals perhaps its most modern take on its runaway hit watch, with the C1 Bel Canto Lumière. This one's surely for the watch nerds - after all, it's a Bel Canto, just with all the lume. As with all past editions, the Bel Canto's sonnerie mechanism is front and (lower) center on the dial, showing off the custom FS01 chiming module that has made the design so successful. Loosely designed in the shape of a bird, with the beak acting as the on/off indicator

Introducing – Artya Unveils Exclusive Watch with Quadricoloured Sapphire Bezel for Dubai Watch Week 2025

Artya, the brand created by Yvan Arpa, is never shy to break the rules and to create watches with impressive character. Even though recent models have toned things down a bit, specifically the sleek and organic Purity Wavy or Luminity Wavy, the family-run business is always answering the call for innovation and creativity. As part […]

Business News: U.S. And Switzerland Reach Tariff Deal Bringing Relief To Swiss Watchmakers

Switzerland won a reduction in steep tariff rates imposed by the U.S, bringing welcome relief to the Swiss watch industry suffering under the levies. The White House and the Swiss government said tariffs will drop to 15% down from the 39% imposed in August that sideswiped Swiss watchmakers and prompted some of the biggest brands to raise prices after rushing to ship watches to the U.S. before the duties, the highest in the developed world, kicked in. "Switzerland and the U.S. have successfully

Introducing: Roger Dubuis Marks 30 Years With The Hommage La Placide

What We KnowThe Hommage collection has long represented Roger Dubuis' most personal, and often classically minded, designs. First introduced in 1996, it was conceived as a tribute to the watchmakers, teachers, and friends who influenced his career. The new Hommage La Placide continues on that path. "La Placide" was Mr. Dubuis' childhood nickname, a reflection (and literal translation) of his calm and gentle spirit, and now serves as the namesake for a watch celebrating both the man himself and

Introducing – The C by Romain Gauthier Carbonium Edition

By now, most of you should be familiar with the C collection by independent watchmaker Romain Gauthier. This sporty watch, with its shaped case and integrated design, has been the indie brand’s focus for about 4 years now; the initial model was indeed presented in 2021. As a side note, I’m slightly disappointed not to […]

Breaking News – The Breguet Classique Souscription 2025 Wins the GPHG 2025 Aiguille d’Or (And All Prize Winners)

The 2025 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève has just unveiled the grand winner of this year’s awards ceremony, and the winner is a watch with a lot of sense. Often regarded as the Oscars of Watchmaking, the GPHG stands for a celebration of all things surrounding watchmaking. The jury has narrowed down […]

The 2025 GPHG: Breguet Wins The Aiguille d'Or

The 2025 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), the watch industry's top awards show, where the best and brightest watchmakers in the world are showcased, just wrapped up in Geneva. Staged at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices (a former hydro power generating station), it served as the backdrop for an elegant and enthusiastic celebration of the year’s achievements in watchmaking. And let’s get right to the big news. Breguet won the top prize "Aiguille d'Or" Grand Prix, for the Classique Sousc

Live Stream – Watch the GPHG 2025 Ceremony, the Oscars of the Watchmaking Industry

As every year, it is time for the watch industry to celebrate watchmaking, watchmakers and watches in general. The so-called 2025 Oscars of the Watchmaking industry, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève or GPHG 2025, is about to begin, and the best watches introduced during the year are about to be awarded. From time-only watches […]

Business News: Norqain Scores Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal With NHL Aimed At Vaulting Swiss Brand To The Big Leagues

We've seen some big moves in the Swiss watch brand sports sponsorship arena in the past year, with Breitling winning a deal to be the official timepiece partner of the NFL and LVMH and its motorsports-heavy brand Tag Heuer returning to Formula 1 as the title sponsors in a multi-brand, decade-long agreement that saw Rolex step away. Today, a smaller Swiss brand is getting in on the major league sports sponsorship action, with Norqain scoring a deal to be the official sports watch of the Nationa

First Look – Nomos Goes Gold, With Precious Editions of the Tangente Neomatik and Ludwig

When you think about Nomos, besides the cool designs and youthful take on classic German watchmaking from Glashütte, you often picture a nice, relatively attainable watch in stainless steel. There are, of course, several higher-end models in the collection, such as the Lux and Lambda, and sometimes more luxurious special editions in gold, as recently […]

Hodinkee Magazine Launches Volume 15

The 2025 GPHG Livestream

Tonight, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève returns to the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva – and you can stream the whole event from the comfort of your living room. Starting at 6:00pm in Geneva (that's 12 noon for those in Eastern Standard Time), Antoine de Caunes will take the stage to host the 25th edition of what has become a banner night for the watch industry.The 90 submitted timepieces, selected by the GPHG Academy and competing in some 20 categories, including the coveted "Ai

Introducing – Back in Blue, Meet the Kollokium Projekt 01 Variant G

What is Kollokium…? Well, a bit of a UFO, really. Is it a brand, a design studio, a concept that thinks out of the box, a project from a group of friends that turned out to be more successful than anticipated? A bit of everything, actually. What Kollokium is not claiming to be is a […]

First Look – The Czapek Time Jumper, A Double-Digit Jumping Hour Guichet Watch for the 10th Anniversary

A name with strong historical importance, François Czapek was once the business partner of a certain Antoine Norbert de Patek. However, it’s mostly since the rebirth of the brand in 2015 that the name Czapek became popular among watch enthusiasts. This year, the independent brand is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its revival by unveiling […]

First Look – The New Chronoswiss Neo Digiteur, The Return of the Brand’s Jumping Hour Guichet Watch

Chronoswiss has always moved in its own rhythm. From the regulator wristwatches that defined its 1980s identity to today’s bold Lucerne-built timepieces, the brand has never shied away from doing things differently. Few statements were as radical as the Digiteur, a watch without hands, powered by a mechanical calibre, yet read like an early digital […]

The Horological Society Of New York Expands Financial Aid Programs With Donation From The Vogt Foundation

The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is proud to announce a transformative $470,000 donation from the Vogt Foundation, funding two key initiatives that will advance watchmaking education and support the next generation of horological talent.Scholarship Program Expansion ($320,000)The donation will triple the size of HSNY's annual scholarship pool, increasing available funds from $160,000 to $480,000. This expanded program will also open eligibility to international applicants for the fir

Industry News – LVMH Watches Division Acquires a Strategic Stake in Swiss Movement Maker La Joux-Perret

In a press release issued just a few hours ago, the LVMH Watches Division announced having acquired a minority stake in yet another key player in the Swiss watch industry. As a reminder, the LVMH Watches Division comprises brands Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith and is under the direction of Jean-Christophe Babin, also CEO of […]