In our Spring issue, we dedicated a copious number of pages to the oft-neglected bracelet, but we are actually not done yet. While issue #56 was filled with lots of independent notes about the unfolding situation in the broader world of watches, and then of course the pandemic, it still did not quite have enough space for the entire bracelets story.
While this part was crafted as the finisher, we do have to wonder if our own jokes about hand-washing were semiprescient at that point. It is pretty clear now that both personal hygiene and personal space will morph rapidly as the world responds to the challenge of the pandemic, and then the aftermath. We may not be there yet, but it seems pretty evident to us that the bracelet is the style of the future, as far as the watchband goes. Exposing leather straps to frequent washing with soap is a bad idea, as you will no doubt not need a reminder about.
That said, the watch bracelet also links our present with the history of watchmaking, given that bracelets were the speciality of companies that made their names producing chain links for pocket watches. Look no further than Gay Freres for proof - speaking of which, we should move to the meat of this piece.
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DARING VENTURE
Tudor partners Swiss Watch For New Boutique at The Exchange TRX.
GEEKING OUT
The biggest artisanal watch enthusiasts gather in Singapore for a weekend unlike any other in our region of the world.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Once seen as niche players, independent watchmakers are increasingly visible within the industry as reflected in this year's edition of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.
DYING OF THE LIGHT
Hamilton updates the Khaki Field Murph once again, this time with a sparkling new white dial and a robust stainless steel bracelet.
OPEN SECRET
Ernest Borel left no stone unturned when creating the Grandeur Skeleton duo.
GOTHIC INSPIRED
Ernest Borel's Grandeur Big Date leans into the famed European architectural movement.
LIGHT TOUCH
Maurice Lacroix adds ultra-light titanium options to their ever-expanding Aikon collection.
LAST WORD
Longines introduces a smaller version of the Spirit Zulu, this time in titanium.
RACING PEDIGREE
Bell & Ross brings the worlds of motoring and aerospace together in the BR-X5 Racing.
AUTUMN HUE
Grand Seiko continues its celebration of the 20th anniversary of Calibre 9R with the limited edition SBGA499.