2026, it seems, is the year of the stone dial. Over the past few years, textured stone has become increasingly more common in brand lineups, but 2026 has seen the
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Among the various Hublot novelties presented this year at Watches & Wonders 2026 is the next chapter in the brand’s Impact series. Originally launched a full decade ago in 2016,
The Citizen “bullhead” chronograph returns in the form of the Challenge Timer, a design that dates back to the 1970s. Citizen now reintroduces this formerly Japan-only model to the European
One of my favorite days on the watch media calendar every year is the Naoya Hida preview day. Every spring for the last few years, watch media types make appointments
At Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026, Swiss NORQAIN introduced a new “ultralight” version of the Wild ONE known as the NORQAIN Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite reference N3003.26X01.B01. The Wild ONE
When the article about the new Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic came out on the 1st of April, many did not take it seriously. Though the images were way better than
Once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it. The special Jubilee dial of one of two anniversary Rolex Oyster Perpetual watches displayed the brand name repeatedly, but I just saw
Kiwame Tokyo launched two new models, and I got a chance to go hands-on with them. Meet the Kiwame Tokyo Mune in two colorways. These watches subtly nod to Japanese
“Big and modern” are not words typically associated with Patek Philippe, but that doesn’t mean the brand is going to stop trying to get there. At Watches & Wonders 2026,
It’s unbelievable to see how Christopher Ward has grown over the past decade. The brand evolved from an enthusiasts’ favorite to one of the leading affordable brands in the industry.
History (almost) repeats itself. One of my favorite releases from Watches and Wonders 2021 was the Patek Philippe ref. 5236P-001 In-Line Perpetual Calendar. One of my favorite releases from this
While the integrated bracelet watch space is already crowded, more room can always be made when a worthy addition joins the scene. Enter Jaeger-LeCoultre, a brand now (re)joining the party
A surprise party is probably the last thing anyone turning 50 would want. Those celebrating five decades would rather be surrounded by loved ones who understand their wishes and enjoy
Rather than being a specific model, the Cartier Privé collection represents a diverse enthusiast-driven lineup that celebrates the brand’s watchmaking history. Among the novelties unveiled this year at Watches &
At every Watches & Wonders exhibition, there are two, maybe three, watch releases so cool that you have a line of watch writers and photographers in queue to see them.
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