Here is a not-so-bold claim. You probably have a wristwatch on right now; it probably sports a metal bracelet of some kind. If not, then you probably have at least one in your collection. Given that you are reading a watch magazine, this is hardly an exhibition of Nate Silver-esque statistical prescience. But, to add some uncertainty to this, what about the recently trendy integrated bracelet? Do you have a watch with that sort of bracelet? Is this even a proper trend? And honestly, it is only recent if you consider Rolex a new brand, because it got its start in the 20th century.
Then again, you might argue that Rolex does not have any models with integrated bracelets in production now. You would be right, of course, but only if you are a purist who believes that an integrated bracelet needs to be truly inseparable from the case. That is, after all, why it is called integrated. Fair point, but here is a wrinkle: what if the watch in question has some sort of quick-change strap system? While we are setting the stage here, here is another wrinkle: what about those vintage wristwatches with soldered mesh bracelets? Are those integrated? As you can see, there are so many points to argue over that we could not resist arguing amongst ourselves here…
Seriously though, we have spent many pages over several issues looking at bracelets, and this inevitably leads to a debate between our editors on the merits of the subject. By way of contrast, over the years, we have dedicated a tiny number of pages to this part of the wristwatch - we do not even shoot watches with bracelets as often as we do bands of any other sort. WOW Singapore is definitely trying to flip this narrative, and WOW Thailand has questions...many questions.
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BRAND ELEVATION
On the sidelines of Geneva Watch Days, Bulgari CEO JeanChristophe Babin talks about the challenges of having one brand identity across all categories, and tells us what he really thinks of watch fairs.
EVEN MORE HANDS
For the third year in a row, the collective WOW team shares the watches we ponied up for. As always, we include a couple of fantasy pieces and more than a few fails.
CONCEPTS AND CONSEQUENCES
What is the legacy of concept watches? What happens when the show is over and it is time to actually manufacture them? How do these ticking research labs translate into actual, wearable timepieces...if they ever do?
THE QUESTION OF SUCCESSION
In the watchmaking industry, a company’s longevity is oftentimes measured not in decades but in centuries. What then happens to a brand beyond its founders? We speak to three CEOs to answer this question.
LEAPS AND BOUNDS
The quest to add one day to a month every four years may seem like a mundane task in the digital age, but achieving this mechanically is anything but.
FLIP SIDE
Omega celebrates the first human flight orbit the moon with a new Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon.
SNAPPING BACK
A powerful showcase for a one-of-a-kind constant force mechanism, the Girard Perregaux Neo Constant Escapement is now available for everyone.
GO FOR GOLD
Forty-five years after Piaget released its allgold Polo 79 luxury sports watch to critical acclaim, the maison revisits this iconic collection with a new ultra-thin movement.
CLEAR WINNER
Hublot's fourth collaboration with Takashi Murakami puts the artist's joyful flower motif at the centre of a bold new case design.
HISTORICAL TRIBUTE
Parmigiani Fleurier launches a new version of their Tonda PF Hijri Perpetual Calendar with a vivid green dial.