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Compositional Glory

There are a few relatively recent standout watches in ceramic that deserve their own space, which is what they get here. Besides that, we also look at a few high-tech materials and processes that are definitely not ceramic, but are new for 2020

Double Time

The new A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone sneaks into the issue after a delayed debut for 2020

FROM SILVER SCREEN TO WRIST

Movies, comics and watch fans come together for the Justice League X Daumier Devia collection!

HEAVY METAL

To conclude our foray into the world of bracelets, here are eight of the most popular types, with a special note for one grand new entry

NEW DEPTHS

A revolutionary new Spring Drive movement now powers the Grand Seiko dive watch

ON THE PACE

Chronographs are complex, but buying one should not be. We break down the essentials one should consider before pulling the trigger

NEW BLUE

Blancpain brings to the fore a combination of red gold and blue dials in two new timepieces

LIONEL FAVRE

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Product Design Director has deep roots in watch and jewellery that make him uniquely suited to tackle icons such as the Reverso

The World At Your Fingertips

Globe-trot in pure class with the new A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone

WASHING TIME

If you are washing your hands religiously, shouldn’t you be doing the same for your watch?

SOUND THINKING

A. Lange & Söhne Director of Product Development Anthony de Haas regales us with his usual wit as he explains the 2020 novelties

SPEEDING THROUGH BARRIERS

Made to celebrate the world’s fastest series production hypercar, the Jacob & Co. Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti 300+ echoes the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+

DEPTH CHARGE

The dive watch might be the most famous look for a wristwatch. We examine the popularity of this very specific and constraining aesthetic

DUELLING PERSPECTIVES

WOW Singapore and Thailand editors discuss their views and tastes in ceramic and bronze watches

BRILLIANT ANGLES

Designer Maxime Plescia-Büchi of Sang Bleu brings forth a striking Big Bang Sang Bleu II

CONTEMPO RETRO

We look at the foundation of certain designs and their modern-day reinterpretations

BREAKING CONVENTIONS

The avant-garde identity of Corum is further defined by the arrival of the LAB 02

MASTER DIVERS

The dive watch has a rich history, going from commercial stunts to feats of derring-do and anonymous acts of professional bravery. If there is something you love about watches, you will find it in these unassuming tough tickers

Full Metal Alchemy

The timepiece on a bracelet is the purest extension of the journey from the pocket to the wrist. We recount the importance of metal bracelets of all sorts – and chart the course of one storied manufacturer

VIRTUAL INTEGRATION

The wristwatch is only able to sit on the wrist by virtue of its humble band. Some watchmakers have dared to imagine this band as part of a cohesive whole. We set the scene for an overdue discussion on the many virtues of the metal bracelet

SQUARE ROOTS

WOW Thailand’s Ruckdee Chotjinda is campaigning for the underappreciated genre of square watches

DESIGN FOR LIFE

Famous for its design chops, Rado often finds a way to marry its keen eye with state-of-art manufacturing. CEO Matthias Breschan is adamant that real innovation and even rarity can be achieved at different levels of watchmaking

WRIST TAKERS

Watches of different sizes and styles are a must, but are special designs for men and women really necessary? We look at more than eight contemporary examples of brands trying something different

FLOWING FREELY

The story of the beating heart of the mechanical watch comes full circle with a closer inspection of the escape wheel and the pallet fork

READY FOR DUTY

OMEGA’s new Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition launches ahead of the new movie in 2020

DARK HORSES

The year in new watches is over, but we are not quite done with the novelties of 2019. These eight watches will take some time to build an audience, even though some are key highlights for their brands. Keep an eye on them

CALENDAR INVITE

The inaugural complication buying guide by WOW is aimed specifically at calendar watches and is the first of many to come

AYES ON DUBAI

The first crop of novelties of 2020 are also the only ones to benefit from a major fair, backed by the resources of an important watchmaking group. This story covers a few key highlights from Bvlgari and Zenith, as well as a surprise from TAG Heuer

Kicking It Into High Gear

Cartier’s Drive de Cartier enters its second year with enhancements that bring greater maturity to the newborn line.

Anthony De Haas

A. Lange & Söhne’s director of product development on the process and result of the manufacture’s first striking watch in honey gold, the Zeitwerk Decimal Strike IntervIew