There is something of the steampunk about Vincent Perriard's HYT H1. The ambiguity of the company’s name, (which can either be pronounced ‘H-Y-T’ or as ‘hit’), alludes to a duality that is e...

The first clock, a simplistic, water-powered device, is believed to have been invented around the 16th century BC. The first mechanical escapement came around the 11th century. Spring-driven...

The idea of a military watch tends to render something a false impression in the mind's eye. When we think of military equipment, we think of armour-plated battle monsters, brim full of weap...

Most people know the story of the Portuguese. Created by IWC for the Portuguese market in the 1930s, it was designed to be a wristwatch with the precision of a marine chronometer, and has si...

Heard of Bulova? The name might ring a bell. If you consider yourself a full-on watch buff, the history of Bulova is worth knowing, because it’s one of those brands of firsts; not just for m...

There’s always a lot of pressure when you’re the younger sibling. You’re constantly fighting to keep up with your elders, and step out of their shadow to establish your own identity. This ha...

The next time you’re out for a stroll this summer, take a closer look at the leaves of the plants you pass along the way and you might catch a glimpse of an insect by the name of Issus co...