Greubel Forsey has always been synonymous with highly complex, intensely finished movements presented as three-dimensional mechanical sculptures. In recent years, the brand has explored a slightly more “restrained” yet modern approach with models like the Balancier S and, more recently, the Balancier 3 introduced in 2023. The time-only Balancier 3 retained the brand’s signature depth […]
Founded in 2018, Trilobe chose to build its collection around an unconventional way of displaying time. Instead of hands, the brand relies on rotating rings and fixed pointers, creating a constant sense of motion across the dial. This concept, first seen in Les Matinaux and Nuit Fantastique, was later adapted for a sportier Trente-Deux. This […]
Industry figures say the friendly welcome at the Horological Society of New York has a lot to do with its longevity. By Rachel Felder Photographs by Ashok Sinha On a chilly night in January, a group ...
We hear a lot about the convergence of art, fine watchmaking, and design these days, but some brands take the brief more seriously than others. Mark first told us to watch out for Paris-based Alto last year and gave us a look at its Art 01 model with a story introducing the new design-forward, architecture-inspired, independent brand.Founded by Thibaud Guittard, a former Audemars Piguet executive and a passionate collector of art, design, and cars, Alto's Creative Director is Raphaël Abeillon,
What We KnowIn the watch space, there are a few names that crop up over and over again, partially from the fact that some people just have too many ideas to contain. Mo Coppoletta, who has designed watches for Bulgari and, most recently, Gagà Laboratorio, might be largely known for his tattooing and artwork, but he's one of those names that has suddenly popped up over and over in the watch space. Now, he's lent his design skills to encasing a new movement by talented watchmaker Luca Soprana, w
Parisian brand Bell & Ross has long worked with open dials, showing more of the movement instead of covering it up. With the BR-X3 line, that approach also sits well within the brand’s circle-within-a-square design language introduced in 2005. After last year’s BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor, this new BR-X3 Micro-Rotor keeps the same idea, but this […]
Corum, the boundary-pushing Swiss brand that faltered under foreign ownership, recently unveiled new models and a strategic plan to reposition at elevated levels of watchmaking, design, and price. Known for its Golden Bridge, Admiral, and Coin watch models, among others, Corum was acquired last year in a management buyout with a three-person Swiss investor group led by new CEO and Chairman, Haso Mehmedovic, a trained watchmaker who was previously the brand's international sales director. At a
Since its recent revival under the MELB Group (owner of Moser and Agenhor too), Hautlence has focused on unconventional time display with mechanical animation rather than traditional indications. The Sphere, first introduced in 2022, quickly became the brand’s signature series, combining a multi-axis spherical jumping hour with a retrograde minute. The new Sphere Series 4 […]
Since the AK-01 was presented in 2012 under the Akrivia brand, Rexhep Rexhepi has gained incredible recognition, evidenced by the prices of his watches at auction. Yet, it has been a while since we have seen a new model from the young independent watchmaker lately, the latest ones being the Chronomètre Contemporain RRCC II in […]
It would be hard for me to overstate the demand for a watch from Rexhep Rexhepi at this moment. Mind you, the 54 person team will produce no more than 60 watches in the year ahead, perhaps as few as 50. But the amount of mind space Rexhep Rexhepi (the brand) occupies in the domes of serious collectors is tantamount to that of a manufacture 100 times its size.And indeed, Rexhep Rexhepi is a manufacture. It makes each component of the watch itself, most of which are within eye shot of the public
Last week’s Buying Guide on some of the finest ultra-thin watches on the market today might have posed a bit of a challenge in hindsight, which we’re going to address in this week’s instalment. You see, when compiling these lists, we look for watches that fit a specific theme. A certain complication, case shapes or […]
When I think of an affordable complicated watch, something like the Longines Master Collection Chrono Moonphase comes to mind with a full calendar, chronograph, moon phase and 24-hour time (as a day/night indicator). That’s amateur level, however, when it comes to grand complications and the five most complicated watches on this list of this ABCs […]
One of our goals at Hodinkee in 2026 is to provide more opportunities for the community to get together. In that spirit, we hosted a happy hour last week at the Watches of Switzerland store in SoHo. It happened to land on one of the first true spring days in New York City, and the energy matched it. We kept it simple: drinks were a plethora of local beers from our friends at Grotta, and food was pizza from Nolita's Upside Pizza. And we were blown away by the turnout.The room filled up quickly
Ever experienced the thrill of attending a MotoGP race? Ever had the idea of wanting to get a sense of just how crazy fast a MotoGP bike is to ride? Ever think, I want that, but for the road? If the answer to each of these questions is a resounding “YES!!”, then Ducati has something […]
OraOrea is a new independent brand founded by Zach Weiss, best known as co-founder of Worn & Wound and Windup Watch Fair. After years spent analysing, curating and discussing watches, Weiss now steps into product creation with a first model that reflects a collector’s eye for proportion and detail. The OraOrea Coriolis Pointer Date is […]
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Minerva, the historic Swiss brand known for its high horology and manufacture in Villeret, will now have separate billing as a distinct entity within the Montblanc brand, with the name Minerva standing alone on the dial of its new watches.The change marks a notable shift in brand positioning for Minerva, founded in 1858, and long considered the horological jewel within the Montblanc product line, which includes watches, leather goods, and, of course, writing instruments. The separation in iden
Reviving the legacy of an illustrious 19th-century Austrian watchmaker, Bernhard Zwinz has breathed new life into the name Winnerl. With this detail-obsessed watchmaker at the helm, each timepiece is meticulously and beautifully handcrafted, reflecting a deep commitment to artisanal watchmaking. Following the discreet success of its first release, the brand returns in 2026 with a second […]
Stockholm-based, Dutch-rooted microbrand Maen is now a rather familiar face, being known for compelling and accessible watches such as the Skymaster Chronograph or the Manhattan series. Last year, however, the young brand made quite some noise by collaborating with Nico Leonard, a fellow Dutch watch YouTuber, widely known for his outspoken style. The result was a fresh, […]
Founded in 2025 in Hong Kong, Earthen Company entered the watchmaking scene, offering a combination of modern materials, vintage-inspired proportions, and accessible pricing. Its inaugural alpine-spirited Summit collection of compact ceramic field watches with oversized crowns and clean, legible dials had a strong visual identity, tools designed for outdoor use. Now, with the new Nightfall […]