The Chinese famously invented fireworks, paper and, er, Tik Tok, among many other things. But when it comes to watchmaking they have imitated more than innovated. Things are, however, starti...

British watchmaking is seeing a long overdue resurgence after a century or so of living in Switzerland’s shadow. From full-scale manufacturers like Bremont to small high-end independents lik...

Since the 17th century Switzerland has been a horological power-house, with almost every leading contemporary luxury watch brand establishing itself in the country between then and the early...

The USA was once home to several watch brands of repute, the best known of which are Elgin and Waltham—both long gone—and Hamilton, which was sold in 1974 to the Swiss company that would eve...

Considering it’s a direct neighbour to the mighty watchmaking giant that is Switzerland, it makes sense that France has a burgeoning watch industry of its own. In fact, the nation’s watchmak...

How on earth do you whittle down the very best 30 Rolex watches? By dispensing with any strict criteria and going with your gut instinct. Some make the grade for their association with a fam...

Currently the most in-demand Rolex sports model, the Daytona was met with indifference when it debuted in 1963. That all changed thanks to a few technical upgrades and an endorsement from Ho...

There’s no mistaking a Panerai when you see one. Their unique design codes such as the large cushion-shaped cases and highly legible sandwich dials command the room, and its heritage is fasc...

A common watch collecting woe is seeing a watch that you absolutely adore and that’s just the thing you’ve been looking for—you love the style, the price is right, it’s your favourite colour...

From the Rolex “Rainbow” Daytona to the Bulgari Serpenti, gem-set watches combine functional craft with exquisite artistry to create some of the industry’s most alluring timepieces. Our esse...

Now, the criteria for what makes a perfect watch collection varies from person to person. You could keep it simple and follow the guidelines set out by John Mayer— “is it shiny and does it ...

It seems everyone wants a Rolex, and why wouldn’t they? They’re great, well-built watches that fit a variety of lifestyles and activities. However, demand for these timepieces has skyrockete...