In the watch world, we’re borderline (alright, outright) obsessed with options. Luckily for us, brands are willing to cater to our fickle whims. We’re seeing watches offered in more sizes and dial colors than ever before, and that’s before we even get into the downright gluttonous buffet of strap options on the market. Yet, for […]

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Nick Marino chats with Patek’s head honcho.

Does the subject sound a bit dry, or are you already aware of this conundrum? It shouldn’t even be a question we need to ask as cohesive graphics can be everything on a dial. If you’ve never noticed it, perhaps you’re sticking to an Apple Watch. Its studied design language and non-clashing fonts are pitch-perfect, […]

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Among the diverse roster of brands that make up Swatch Group’s current portfolio, Certina is one of the often-overlooked standouts that operates on the more affordable end of the greater price spectrum. Founded in 1888, Certina has a dedicated following in many parts of the world, but a lack of U.S. distribution channels has ultimately […]

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Malaika Crawford lets a tool watch into her gold-loving heart.

While we have moved away from compact discs (anyone remember CDs?), one of my memories from growing up was the barrage of Now That’s What I Call Music! infomercials around this time of year. Revisiting the most popular songs from any given year is now as easy as a quick search on your music platform […]

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Over the past several years, Chinese watchmaking has made impressive strides towards international legitimacy. Brands like Atelier Wen are pushing the envelope for homegrown Chinese design and finishing, while CIGA Design has gone a step further and claimed a coveted 2021 GPHG prize for its Blue Planet world timer. This has understandably created a fair […]

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Tony Traina brings the goods with a comprehensive collector’s guide.