What We Know Last week, Unimatic released its first mechanical chronograph in a new collaboration with Canadian menswear retailer Henry Singer, with the Modello Tre ref. U3S-HS. Well, technically, it’s not the first ever — that would go to the piece unique U3S-TFA introduced last year, which sold at the Swiss Institute’s Time for Art…

Swiss watch exports surged in April as watchmakers and U.S. retailers rushed to ship and receive stock following the unexpected threat of major levies on Swiss goods imported to the United States. Exports to the U.S. jumped by 149% last month, the most ever, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ vow to impose a…

We have come to know Sternglas as a brand that predominantly creates watches within the minimalist Bauhaus style. Over the past couple of years, though, we have seen the brand push the boundaries of that aesthetic. One of the leading examples is the brand’s Berlin model. While the watch still ticks quite a few of…

Independent watch brand Awake continues its mission to spotlight rare and remarkable crafts from around the world through contemporary watchmaking. With the new Awake Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf watch collection, the brand takes its exploration of Sơn Mài Vietnamese lacquer artistry a step further, merging time-honored savoir-faire with modern materials, mechanical precision, and tasteful design…

Blancpain has officially opened its U.S. flagship boutique on New York’s prestigious East 57th Street, nestled among the skyscrapers of “Billionaires’ Row” steps from Central Park and Fifth Avenue. To commemorate the occasion, Blancpain is hosting an exclusive three-day celebration from May 30 to June 1, 2025, offering visitors hands-on experiences with Swiss master craftsmen…

Ten years ago, Omega introduced the Globemaster, the Seamaster 300 Spectre edition, and the white-dial Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Award 45th Anniversary limited edition. That year, Omega focused primarily on the Spectre and the Snoopy, neglecting to give the Globemaster the attention it deserved. Additionally, the Sedna (rose) Gold Speedmaster First Omega in Space (FOiS) did…

Awake has a hit on its hands with the Sơn Mài watches. The pieces, which feature traditional Vietnamese lacquerware dials, are hot! Now the latest batch of limited-edition releases is here. The Frosted Leaf collection consists of three models, all containing dials inspired by a view of Earth’s surface from space. It’s been a whirlwind…

What We Know In the realm of the hotly contested horological space race, Breitling has some serious bona fides. The Grenchen, Switzerland-based manufacturer lays claim to producing the first Swiss wristwatch worn in space. Way back in 1962, U.S. astronaut Scott Carpenter wore a special-order Navitimer with a 24-hour dial and a wider bezel over…