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The Best New Timepieces from Geneva Watch Days 2025

Exciting new spins on beloved models won the day at the more casual, intimate Swiss trade event.

September 9, 2025

September 9, 2025

The Best New Timepieces from Geneva Watch Days 2025

Exciting new spins on beloved models won the day at the more casual, intimate Swiss trade event.

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February 11, 2022

February 11, 2022

How to Buy a Vintage Watch Online: The Best and Biggest Retailers

These 10 emporiums are reliable and well-sourced and have different specialties. Depending on your interest and knowledge, there’s one here for you.

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October 11, 2021

October 11, 2021

Bulgari Is Bringing Back One of the Most Coveted Names in Watches

Gérald Genta designed the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. Now, starting with a quirky little timepiece featuring Mickey Mouse, Bulgari has relaunched his historic watchmaking brand.

Bulgari Is Bringing Back One of the Most Coveted Names in Watches

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

Vintage Watch Values Are Soaring, Yes, But You Should Still Buy New

Pre-owned timepieces are skyrocketing in value as never before. So why should you consider investing in a new watch with no history?

Vintage Watch Values Are Soaring, Yes, But You Should Still Buy New

January 28, 2021

January 28, 2021

Watchmakers Turn to the Unloved ’80s for a New Batch of Reissues

No pastel-colored shirts—or jacket—required to pair with these updated classics.

Watchmakers Turn to the Unloved ’80s for a New Batch of Reissues

August 28, 2020

August 28, 2020

Geneva Watch Days: The Most Exciting New Timepieces

Brands big and small gathered to showcase new wares, with record-breaking slim movements and bold new designs.

Geneva Watch Days: The Most Exciting New Timepieces

June 16, 2020

June 16, 2020

Red Dial Watches Are Impossible to Ignore

Here are seven rare and eye-catching watches with crimson dials that will be catnip for collectors.

Red Dial Watches Are Impossible to Ignore

June 20, 2019

June 20, 2019

These Dive Watches Can Go Deep In the Ocean—And Help Save It, Too

A new crop of luxury timepieces brings environmental awareness, and support of ocean-related eco-charities, to haute horology.

These Dive Watches Can Go Deep In the Ocean—And Help Save It, Too

March 12, 2019

March 12, 2019

Five Timepieces to Look For at the Biggest Watch Show of the Year

A preview of highlights to come at the 2019 Baselworld watch expo in Switzerland.

Five Timepieces to Look For at the Biggest Watch Show of the Year

March 5, 2019

March 5, 2019

Ceratanium? Carbonium? They’re Not Metals From the Marvel Universe—They’re in Watches

Experimenting with new materials has been trendy in haute horlogerie for some time now. But this winter, there’s been an absolute tidal wave of kooky metals that are fresh to watchmaking—and this Earth.

Ceratanium? Carbonium? They’re Not Metals From the Marvel Universe—They’re in Watches

January 10, 2019

January 10, 2019

Six New Watches We Can’t Wait to Get on Our Wrist

A preview of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, opening in Geneva next week.

Six New Watches We Can’t Wait to Get on Our Wrist

April 6, 2018

April 6, 2018

Forget the Apple Watch. Set Reminders With These Elegant Mechanical Timepieces

This incredibly intricate set of wristwatches was able to set reminders for wearers a half-century before smartwatches existed.

Forget the Apple Watch. Set Reminders With These Elegant Mechanical Timepieces