What Makes Gratté Finishing So Special?

By Kwan Ann Tan

A rarely seen form of decoration, gratté finishing is seen on the watches of Greubel Forsey, Winnerl, and most recently, Petermann Bédat. We dive into the process and techniques involved in creating this type of finis...

March 2025 • 2 Min Read

An Afternoon with Raúl Pagès

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

One of the most exciting young watchmakers working today, we discover there is a lot more to Raúl Pagès than his unique form of horology…

June 2022 • 9 Min Read

How Collaborations Shaped the Watch World

By Randy Lai

It's hard to escape them in the watch world, so we wanted to take a look back at the history of collaborations in the watch world and how they have made a difference over the years...

July 2021 • 11 Min Read

Inspirations Behind Today’s Independent Watchmakers

By Kwan Ann Tan

We spoke to seven independent watchmakers who shared stories about the heritage and history that they see their watchmaking as having descended from, and the people that have been important to their journeys today.

April 2023 • 12 Min Read

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A Collector’s Guide: Early F.P. Journe, Chapter One

By Russell Sheldrake

The first chapter in a three-part series on F.P. Journe, we explore the origins of his work and journey to independence, including the highly-coveted early Souscription series…

May 2020 • 22 Min Read

In Focus: Haldimann H1 Flying Tourbillon

By Kwan Ann Tan

Sharpening the focus on one detail from one watch by one watchmaker. We explore Beat Haldimann’s H1 Flying Tourbillon, and the striking central tourbillon that dominates the dial.

May 2025 • 2 Min Read

What Makes Gratté Finishing So Special?

By Kwan Ann Tan

March 2025 • 2 Min Read

Looking Back to Look Forward at the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet

By Kwan Ann Tan

How does a museum like the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet function from day to day? Through a tour of the hallowed halls of this institution, we dive behind the scenes of their work, from restoration to discovery, and ...

October 2024 • 20 Min Read

The Story of Atelier de Chronométrie

By Kwan Ann Tan

Known for their modern take on vintage aesthetics and use of traditional, artisanal methods, Atelier de Chronométrie has risen to become a cult favourite among collectors. We explore how they came to be, how their ...

June 2024 • 16 Min Read

An Introduction to Gem-Setting with Pierre Salanitro

By Kwan Ann Tan

Gem-set watches are no longer constrained by gender and have only grown in popularity over the years. We spoke to Salanitro SA founder Pierre Salanitro to discover his journey into becoming a gem-setter, the process o...

November 2023 • 7 Min Read

Rediscovering the Romance of Travel Clocks

By Kwan Ann Tan

When we think of vintage travel clocks, they conjure up images of long-distance, relaxed travel by train or ocean liner. An underappreciated timepiece with rich history, these travel clocks have begun to take on new s...

September 2023 • 7 Min Read

Inspirations Behind Today’s Independent Watchmakers

By Kwan Ann Tan

April 2023 • 12 Min Read

Rare and unusual – the story of the Patek Philippe Calatrava

A Visual Guide to Rare Patek Philippe Calatravas

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

Born in 1932, a significant year for Patek Philippe, it was a watch that marked a different direction for the brand and would, more than 50 years later, come to define the Calatrava line. We take a closer look at rare...

August 2022 • 10 Min Read

The Museum Every Watch Collector Has to Visit

By Russell Sheldrake

We take a guided tour of the Musée International d'Horlogerie and pick out some of the highlights from their world beating collection...

May 2022 • 14 Min Read

Has minimalism in watch design gone too far?

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

While watchmaking is often closely associated with intricate decoration, there is another school of thought that values designs of a much more pared down variety. We explore these historic origins of this kind of watc...

May 2022 • 18 Min Read

The Story of the Audemars Piguet Star Wheel

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

An unusual watch which has roots in the 17th century, we take a closer look at the origins of the Audemars Piguet Star Wheel, as well as variations on the theme...

May 2022 • 19 Min Read

Derek Pratt: The Forgotten Watchmaker

By Russell Sheldrake

An English watchmaker who is rarely mentioned in the watch world, Derek Pratt's mark in the world of horology is far bigger than we might previously have assumed. We explore his horological journey and work, including...

March 2022 • 16 Min Read

Women In Watchmaking

By Kwan Ann Tan

For International Women's Day, we examine the roles women have played in watchmaking, be it in the past, present or future. Speaking with some of the most talented people in the industry to see what has changed over ...

March 2022 • 12 Min Read

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