Blast From the Past

In the 1950s, success was celebrated by treating yourself to an elegant, diamond-set watch. One of the most precious offerings of those days was the Signet, made by Longines, which was itself a symbol of the great success the brand enjoyed.

TIME AFTER TIME

A view of the innovation of pioneering German watch brand Junghans, and its Max Bill collection that has a legion of fans

BORN TO SERVE

The interaction in design between military watches and their civilian siblings

SECOND NATURE

Grand Seiko's SLGA025G - High Intensity Titanium 9RA2 Spring Drive 5 Days 'Atera Valley' makes you look deep into the emerald blue waters of the Atera river in the Nagano Prefecture, where the brand's watches are made. We dived straight in for a close look.

Walking Through Glashütte, Part I: The Foundation Of a Legacy

Glashütte's journey to becoming Germany's watchmaking capital reads like a good novel. It is a story where tremendous effort and risk go hand in hand but where resilience is eventually rewarded, only to have to do it all over again.

COMING BACK TO LIFE

After Breitling's acquisition, Universal Genève recently unveiled three new models that join its historic Polerouter line. We recap what makes the brand, and the line, iconic.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Built under the stewardship of Ming Thein, independent brand Horologer Ming SA is known for its distinct design and an approach that is constantly trying to 'find the new' in watchmaking. With 2024 proving to be a milestone year, we spoke to its CEO Praneeth Rajsingh on what it takes to build a brand like Horologer Ming.

ALL OR NOTHING

Rolex, MB&F, and Audemars Piguet, not to mention gold and sporty timepieces-we look inside Delhibased collector Sandeep Nair's watch box

BULOVA TIME

In 2025, the New York-based watch brand is celebrating its 150th anniversary. There are not only a lot of groundbreaking innovations to look back on, but also several new releases to look forward to, for example, five new Accutrons and two MIL-SHIPS in bronze.

Watches of the Norden

The Nordic region, comprising Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, is home to several watch brands that have created a unique aesthetic driven by minimalism and inspired by elements that are inherently local

The Value of a Name: JC Biver Automatique

Last July, Biver announced James Marks as its new CEO.

Will the Ref. 3970 Please Stand Up

The last of the classic perpetual calendar chronograph references, the Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 may now be ready to step out of the shadows of its illustrious predecessors

Running His Own Race VIANO

Always a step ahead, independent watchmaker Vianney Halter is a true artist whose creative pursuits have given birth to fantastical designs

IT'S PERSONAL

A look at the people and ateliers that will undertake the kind of watch customisations that few will

HIT REFRESH

Just like athletes have to constantly get better, the watch industry has mastered the art of modernising its classics. Here's a look at some of the more recent releases that prove that even a small change can make a big difference.

Head Turners

A round-up of the latest ladies watches that have hit stores

Horological Multiverse: Albishorn Maxigraph

Book author and head of innovation and marketing at Sellita, Sébastien Chaulmontet, has launched his own brand: Albishorn (named after a mountain near Zürich) aims to “build vintage watches that never were”.

TAG HEUER'S NEW TOUR DE FORCE

The watchmaker has high hopes for the new Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph

COURSE FOR VICTORY

Victorinox is shaking up its watch offerings and a visit to its Watch Competence Centre in Delémont showed what exactly this entails

Larger than Life

Wildlife conservationist Dean Schneider has dedicated his life to protecting wild animals, and part of this is Hakuna Mipaka, his 400-hectare private sanctuary that is home to thousands of different species. On a recent visit to India as part of his collaboration with NORQAIN, Schneider spoke to WatchTime India about the Hakuna Mipaka watch collection and the values he shares with the brand.

Unending Passion

Kerala-based orthopaedic surgeon Vijay Jayan has more than 1,000 watches in his collection, nearly 500 of them G-Shocks. We stepped inside his watch wardrobe...

THE MAN, THE LEGEND

In conversation with Kikuo Ibe, the father of G-shock

IN IT TO WIN IT

What does innovation in sports watches mean? We found five timepieces that showcased exciting developments this year.

ABOVE AND BEYOUND

An overbuilt, mechanically complex, yet simplified timepiece developed for all diving functionalities, including the time before and after a dive, unlike other dive watches in the market. To add to that, the Singer Divetrack is the only mechanical diving chronograph ever built.

Hip To Be Square

How a shape took Bell & Ross's success to the next level

The Forever Dive

The Quantième Complet Phases de Lune is the most complicated model in the Bathyscaphe collection. It is finally also available with a black ceramic case, and-for the first timealso with a matching bracelet.

THE BULGARI ALUMINIUM BRINGS FUN BACK LGARI

The vanguard watch for casual and stylish luxury is better than ever

TRADITION REBORN

The release of 22 new watches across three lines has announced the comeback of the 287-year-old brand Favre Leuba. While the spotlight once again shines on its illustrious past, models like the Deep Blue Renaissance highlight why this return is worth being excited about.

PUSHING BOUNDARIES

A candid conversation with Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue on the brand’s 2024 developments and what to expect from it in the coming year

IN GREAT DETAIL

We delve into what design upgrades in the Oris Aquis Date mean for the line...