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Introducing: The Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII with Classic Braided and Stone Dials
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (478+ words) Few recent reissues have enjoyed the sustained momentum of the Nivada Grenchen F77. Since its return, the G'rald-Genta-era-inspired sports watch has evolved through careful, calculated steps, and it returns today in its MkII form, subtly but meaningfully refined, preserving the spirit…...
Introducing: Orient Star 75th Anniversary M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m
11+ hour, 11+ min ago (557+ words) As a freelance journalist specialising in watches and jewellery, Rebecca Doulton began writing for the Financial Times in Mexico City in the early 1980s. Formerly the web editor of Tiempo de Relojes website, and watch editor of The Jewellery Editor, Rebecca…...
First Look: New Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds, Including a Surpising Camo Version
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (812+ words) As a freelance journalist specialising in watches and jewellery, Rebecca Doulton began writing for the Financial Times in Mexico City in the early 1980s. Formerly the web editor of Tiempo de Relojes website, and watch editor of The Jewellery Editor, Rebecca…...
Just Because: Deconstructing a Miyota 9015 Automatic, And Here's What I Discovered
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (411+ words) Now, let's move to actually taking apart one of their movements! Dismantling the movement starts with removing the crown stem, and then the central rotor, which is held in place with three screws and a central ball bearing. What immediately…...
Introducing: Moser's First Ceramic Watch, the Streamliner Tourbillon Concept Ceramic
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (575+ words) In just six years, H. Moser & Cie.s fluid Streamliner luxury sports watch collection with integrated bracelets has grown exponentially. An indication of the roadmap Moser envisioned for the Streamliner, the first model of 2020 featured a sophisticated flyback chronograph. Now home…...
Interview: "Selective Normalisation in 2026" - Overview of the Watch Industry with Jean-Philippe Bertschy, Head of Vontobel Equity Research
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (189+ words) Pascal Brandt, MONOCHROME " You have just released your annual report Luxury Goods 2026. You refer to "selective normalisation" for 2026. How would you define this assessment? Volumes are falling, value is rising. Is this a threat to the watchmaking industry? Rolex CPO…...
Review: The Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2, How They Came to Be and What They Are
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (989+ words) Most watches have a story to tell, but some carry several narratives woven together. The Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 (previously named L1 and L2), taken out of context, are fine and interesting creations; add the story, and their appeal multiplies. Their allure…...
Introducing: The New Horage Molokini GMT Diver Collection
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (753+ words) Founded by Andreas Felsl and Tzuyu Huang in 2007, Horage approached watchmaking from an unconventional angle: rather than starting with design and sourcing movements, the company began by developing in-house calibres. Now Horage has a portfolio built around modular movement families,…...
Introducing: Heritage and Modernity Converge with Three New Louis Moinet Speed of Sound
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (601+ words) As a freelance journalist specialising in watches and jewellery, Rebecca Doulton began writing for the Financial Times in Mexico City in the early 1980s. Formerly the web editor of Tiempo de Relojes website, and watch editor of The Jewellery Editor, Rebecca…...
Introducing: Orient Star M34 F8 Date Meteorite 75th Anniversary
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (470+ words) As Orient Star marks its 75th Anniversary in 2026, the brand continues to look upward, quite literally, for inspiration. The new M34 F8 Date 75th Anniversary Limited Edition is the first Orient Star to feature a meteorite dial, even though the brand has long used…...