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Text & Context: A Roundup of Font Forward Timepieces

Hermès, Chanel, NOMOS Glashütte, Tudor, and Franck Muller have all made unique contributions to the way we read time.
Rhonda Riche
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Exotic Birds: Standout Timepieces You May Have Missed from Geneva Watch Days

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The Midas Touch: Five Crucial Jewel Designer x Watch Brand Collaborations

A look at the horological contributions of Gilbert Albert, Carolina Bucci, Andrew Grima, Serge Manzon, and Jean Schlumberger.
By Rhonda Riche
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Text & Context: A Roundup of Font Forward Timepieces

Hermès, Chanel, NOMOS Glashütte, Tudor, and Franck Muller have all made unique contributions to the way we read time.
By Rhonda Riche
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Collectors Speak: Six Next-Generation Independent Brands Poised for Greatness

As a follow-up to our piece on the Five Pillars of Independent Watchmaking, we asked Watchonista Contributor Henri Lee which indie brands he thinks are bound for greatness.
By Henri Lee
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Naissance d’une Montre 4: Inside Bonniksen’s Radical Case for “Le Carrousel”

Naissance d’une Montre – or “Birth of a Watch” – is one of the most demanding labels in horology: a program that produces watches entirely fabricated by hand, with each chapter assigned to a brand willing to stake its reputation on the process. Now, its fourth chapter belongs to Bonniksen – a brand rescued from watchmaking history only a few months ago.
By Ash Longet

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Why You Should Catch the 2026 Bucherer Masterworks Days Roadshow

The retail powerhouse’s new ongoing event series provides watch enthusiasts with an unparalleled opportunity to build familiarity and personal connections with the exquisite watchmakers offered in its exclusive Masterworks retail experience. We asked some participating brands for the inside scoop on how these events go – next in Zurich, but with more coming down the road.
By Mike Espindle
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Beyond the Holy Trinity: The Five Pillars of Independent Watchmaking

Today, we’re looking at five living masters who define the summit of independent watchmaking.
By Henri Lee
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Consciously Cool: The Top 9 Trendiest Microbrands

As more collectors embrace independent horology, we decided to take an unscientific survey of the season’s most talked-about timepieces.
By Rhonda Riche
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A l’Émeraude Summer Collection: Timeless Jewelry & Watches for Every Sunlit Moment

Explore a summer selection of exceptional jewelry and timepieces where timeless craftsmanship meets the radiant spirit of the season.
By Sébastien Aeberli

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With Each New Release, Romain Gauthier is Rewriting the Lexicon of Watchmaking

After two decades of haute horology delights, the C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition is redefining sport chic.
By Rhonda Riche
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The Non-Reverso Reversos: A Roundup of Watches That Rollover

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is a legend for a reason, but today, we’re looking at 9 reversible timepieces that are not Reversos but still awesome enough to flip for.
By Rhonda Riche
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The Beda’a Angles Guichets Finds Poetry in the Passing of Time

The new Angles Guichets is a dress watch that replaces spectacle with subtlety by pairing an architectural case with a celestial display that quietly transforms the way we experience time.
By Sébastien Aeberli
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Exclusive Video: Going Deep on Breguet’s Tourbillon Day Anniversary Celebration

Last month, we spoke with Breguet CEO Gregory Kissling to discuss the watchmaker’s new models honoring the 225th anniversary of the tourbillon and learned more about the brand’s past while getting a glimpse at its future.
By Ash Longet
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A Time for Aqua: The 6 Most Striking Aquamarine Watches of 2026

Today, we’re looking at six timepieces where ocean-inspired shades, artistic craftsmanship, and contemporary watchmaking meet to create unforgettable expressions of elegance.
By Sébastien Aeberli
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Cheap & Cheerful: Five Affordable Timepieces Perfect For Summer

A roundup of watch snob-approved, affordable watches (and one clock).
By Rhonda Riche
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Arsène Lippens Artigiano Marks the Return of the Italy-Inspired Textile-Dial Collection

Leading the collection with a neo-vintage mechanical watch featuring a textile dial inspired by Tuscany, this trio of new watches was developed in collaboration between Swiss watchmakers and Italian textile artisans.
By Sébastien Aeberli
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Ice Cream Dreams: A Roundup of Summer’s Tastiest Pastel Timepieces

Brands are going all in for pastel hues, and we are here for it.
By Rhonda Riche
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Naoya Hida 101

Established in 2018, timepieces from the Japanese independent brand are the ultimate in slow luxury.
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