Prior to 1955, Chinese watch lovers could have their imported timepieces repaired in the country, but China had never produced its own original wristwatch design. Enter Seagull Watch (formerly the Tianjin Watch Factory), whose “Five Star” watch debut paved the way for the genesis of China’s watchmaking industry. In the seven decades since then, Seagull…

When a brand like Ressence, which has gone against the grain for its entire existence, comes out with an integrated-style sports watch, you know the bubble is about to pop. How many more brands are left that don’t have such an offering? Best known for its unique ROCS movements and oil-filled displays, Ressence is acquiescing…

Welcome back to Bring A Loupe, and happy Friday! After pointing out a “bad” Patek last week, we’re back to a standard lineup of “best” picks. The response to that warning pick was nice to see! You have my word that I’ll do my best to call out more of the “bad” in the future.…

Sotheby’s has just announced a partnership with WatchCheck, a relatively new but intriguing company that launched last year. The partnership aims to provide an easier, seamless servicing process for over 38,000 models. WatchCheck gives customers access to servicing partners in the United States that were previously largely accessible only to commercial clients. I had a…

Another Friday, another list! This week, we’ll start looking ahead to Watches and Wonders. With the world’s biggest watch fair approaching, it’s time to highlight brands celebrating different anniversaries. One of them is Vacheron Constantin, which is celebrating its 270th anniversary in 2025. As that long history is too extensive to sum up with a…

It has been a while since we reviewed a Hamilton Intra-Matic, let alone a series of them. The brand’s classic chronograph is one of my favorite watches in its current catalog. The panda-dial version of the Intra-Matic Auto holds a special place in my heart. I wore that quite a bit before I wrote the…

What We Know Yesterday afternoon, among a collected mass of international press and special guests, Richard Mille launched its latest Ferrari model, the RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari. Following 2022’s ultra-thin UP-01, the 43-01 offers an entirely different take on the idea of a collab between RM and Ferrari. It’s not thin. It has…

Even as someone who is a big fan of RZE, I must admit that I was slightly skeptical when I first heard that the brand had plans for a digital watch. RZE consistently makes quality products, but operating within the digital space means going head-to-head with some of the industry’s biggest names, and it is…