With numerous successful designs already under its belt, Nodus has reached a point where many of its cornerstone models have already entered their second generations. However, updating fan-favorite designs can sometimes be more challenging than creating entirely new watches, and when I first heard that the Los Angeles-based brand was bringing back its twin-crown Duality…

The first thing you notice when you’re thousands of feet above the earth is the silence. Weather is highly changeable in mountain ranges, and where I find myself is particularly known for sudden shifts. In 10 minutes, it can go from crystal clear and sunny to a dense, cloudy fog that threatens rain and dangerous…

Part of the private wine collection of Jörg Bucherer, who sold his family’s international watch retail business to Rolex before passing away in 2023, will be auctioned by Christie’s and is expected to raise more than £1 million for the charitable foundation named for the late billionaire. The Christie’s online sale will run from April…

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…

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…

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…