October 24 marks a very special occasion of bed German brand A. Lange & Sohne. It was 30 years ago on this day that the brand, previously absorbed into a…
Retrospective: A. Lange & Sohne Celebrates 30 Years, Unveils New Watches
The World’s First Production Quartz Watch, Seiko Astron, On Display At HSNY Exhibit
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has unveiled a new exhibit, “The Evolution of Seiko and Grand Seiko,” offering visitors a rare glimpse into the history and artistry of…
Watch, Travel Lovers: Don’t Miss The Horology Forum In Hong Kong
Calling all horology enthusiasts. The 10th edition of the Horology Forum is heading to Hong Kong this October, bringing the excitement of watchmaking discussions and expert insights to a new…
Superlative Podcast: Roberta Naas On The Transformation Of Time, Watches, Journalism
As a journalist covering the watch industry for decades, I am usually the one in the role of storyteller, chronicling the fascinating world of horology through interviews with executives, celebrities…
A Closer Look At The Piaget Polo 79 And Why We Love It
(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared on Forbes.com.) It was back in 1979 that Piaget released the first Polo watch – a timepiece that would become an icon –…
Time, Seasons, Groundhog Day And Early Spring?
(Updated February 2, 2024) Today is Groundhog Day — a day designated to the furry creature who emerges from his burrow to determine whether or not spring is in the…
Horological Society Of New York Exhibition: Pocket Genius: The Watch Collection of Alex Ku
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has once again opened its doors to horology enthusiasts and history buffs alike with its latest exhibition, “ Genius: The Watch Collection of…
A Closer Look: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar
In the realm of haute horlogerie, German brand A. Lange & Söhne stands as an embodiment of precision, craftsmanship, and innovation. The renowned brand is regularly pushing boundaries and introducing…
Rolex Dresses Up With The New Perpetual 1908
Rolex perfectly melds the classic with the current in the Perpetual 1908, which made its debut at Watches and Wonders 2023. Its smart los herald the launch of the new…
Horological Society of New York Awards $125,000 Financial Aid To Watchmaking Students
In its largest-ever award total to support watchmaking students, the Horological Association of New York (HSNY) awarded a record-breaking $125,000 in financial aid to 20 students and four U.S. watchmaking…
Want To Be A Watchmaker? HSNY Has Three New Scholarships And An Expanded Library
Watch collecting is a serious business. So, too, is watchmaking and it seems as though here in America we don’t have enough watchmaker students to satisfy demands. But the Horological…
Hands On With A New Dimension: Code41 Mecascape Sublimation One
It’s interesting how sometimes one great product can put a brand on the map. While independent watch brand Code41 has been around for just over six years now (it was…
IWC Portofino Perpetual Calendar Boasts Moonphase That’s Accurate For 577.5 Years
I’ve been in the watch industry a very long time. In fact, I started my journey in late 1984 and my first full year in timepieces was in 1985.…
11 Important Vocabulary Terms For Beginner Watch Collectors
Sometimes, it’s all about talking the talk. This is especially true in the watch world. So today we are taking a lo at some basic vocabulary words every newbie watch…
A Closer Look At What Makes The $80,000 MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO Watch Special
Just last week at the Geneva Watch Days exhibit, Swiss independent brand MB&F unveiled a pretty impressive watch: the Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO watch. Offered in two versions —…