Move over big-name watch brands, indie watchmakers are the new idols on the scene. Attracting more and more interest by the hour, indies have caught the eye of collectors’ groups
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There’s no avoiding green. While silver/white and black used to be the norm, later followed by an array of blue watches in the 2010s, green seems to be THE colour
Indie watchmaker Les Ateliers Louis Moinet has been releasing several cosmic-themed watches recently. Indeed, their CEO and Creative Director, Jean-Marie Schaller, loves to create bold, character-filled watches and has a fascination
It takes a lot of pluck to establish a watch brand on one design alone. There again, if the design is by Gerald Genta, one of the most acclaimed and
I know… The title is voluntarily a bit provocative. In the world of watches, it’ll be hard to forget about the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. It simply is one of the
If the real Big Pilot, the oversized 46mm watch, is still IWC’s flagship pilot’s watch, the recent introduction of the BP43 somewhat redistributed the cards. This slightly more compact, easier,
Following a historic contraction in 2020, the luxury watch industry experienced a V-shaped rebound, with Swiss watch exports reaching record levels in 2021. For the first five months of 2022,
The watch industry is riddled with partnerships, some more sensible than others. One of the strongest and most fitting themes is the world of motorsports, allowing for all sorts of
Watchmaker Oris has been championing environmental projects around the world under its “Change for the Better” umbrella, always revolving around the theme of water. From whale and dolphin conservation to
For many years, Romain Gauthier’s collection has been defined by its insane attention to detail and hand-finishing a la Vallée de Joux, as well as original designs with a certain
Stefan Kudoke, German watchmaker and founder of the eponymous independent brand Kudoke, is a name that most indie watch enthusiasts should know. In fact, he’s no longer flying under the
Any Rolex fan worth his or her salt knows that the Submariner is the champion of the dive watch category, a lifelong companion for underwater adventures and your go-to model
Just like its counterpart Seiko, Japan-based watchmaker Citizen is operating in multiple categories, in multiple fields of the watch industry and in multiple price ranges. From accessible dive watches to
Not all watches are launched with great fanfare and events where the press is invited to touch and photograph them. Sometimes, brands release these novelties via soft launches, mostly for
Mido, the accessible brand owned by the Swatch Group and known for its well-executed and streamlined collections, is no stranger to the dive watch. Indeed, the name Ocean Star dates back
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