CATEGORIES

GOING FORWARD

Christie’s Asia Pacific Vice President and Head of Watches gives us a hint of what to expect in the auction scenes

OCEAN DEEP

There are lots of ways watch firms are doing their part for the world, even if these are often not quantifiable. Blancpain takes the lead with its Ocean Commitment initiatives '

THE PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY

This online exhibition is a rare treat for anyone who loves beautiful watch macro photography

UNCERTAINTY RULES

The lack of clear guidelines in the sustainability conversation hurts brands and consumers. Fortunately, there is a standard that could work, and it already exists…

TITANIC POTENTIAL

Once the new metal of watchmaking - the vanguard of the superleggera timepiece - titanium has become a staple. Its properties are still winning fans, but today its biocompatibility is emerging as an important feature. Not only will we never be allergic to titanium, it might also be self-cleaning…

WEIGHT WATCHERS

Is there an ideal weight for a watch? While there is a cheery race towards the lightest possible watch, there are some important caveats. We find out what industry leaders and experts think

WONDERFUL TONIGHT

The WOW Thailand Editor on the timepieces that moved him at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2021

RED ALERT

The BR03-92 Red Radar Ceramic is Bell & Ross’ incarnation of one of its cult favourites.

Marine Life

Blancpain, the presenting partner of the United Nations World Oceans Day invites you to discover all the good work that has been done

RISING UP

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection gets a major refresh for 2021, with ergonomic performance top of mind. With put the watches through their paces while creating a visual impression of what they represent

HIGH AND LOW

The Rolex Explorer has come a long way from its early expeditions to achieve track records. Today, it’s focused on preserving what it has explored, while going further with watchmaking than ever before

LOVE STORY

Incoming Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni is an industry veteran who is ready for a new challenge. He explains why he loves his work with very specific examples, including the opportunity to work with the brand’s founder directly

NATIVE SÖHNE

A. Lange & Söhne Head of Manufacturing Tino Bobe completes our troika of conversations with veterans at the brand. His passion for the Glashütte brand and the novelties of 2021 are unmistakable and indispensable

HELLO TO THE FUTURE

We greet Rado’s new avant-garde Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

IN PERPETUITY

Can your watch stand the test of time? With regular servicing, yes it can. We take a look at the service journey offered by Rolex World Service

STEEL YOURSELF

Unthinkable as it may be, the Patek Philippe Ref. 5711/1A is bowing out. Let the celebrations begin

CYBER-PUNK

The fourth of Bell & Ross popular skull-clad collection takes a futuristic twist

CONSCRIPT DUTY

Longines newest recruit marches on in the Heritage Collection

BOOT CAMP MENTALITY

The world may change but one genre stays: military-themed watches. We skim the surface for some casual and fun options

Sky High

Bell & Ross becomes official partner of Patrouille de France

TWIN TURBO

The Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 Quai de l’Horloge puts time into motion, literally

STEALTH WINNERS

Our search for the next big thing enters its second year. Here are 10 contenders for future must-haves

DIGITAL LOVE

The year’s maiden trade show, the LVMH Watch Week 2021, was presented to us in the comfort of our homes

Leading Through Design

Rado collaborates with Dezeen to launch designer timepieces during Virtual Rado Design Week

WOW FACTOR

We bring our odyssey in 2020 novelties to a close with a few punchlines. This list of fun tickers is a tribute to the many watches of 2020 that sparked joy

GLOW BRIGHT

The Panerai Luminor Marina Titanio DMLS 44mm PAM0117 is a glowing tribute to the 70th anniversary of the Luminor

THE CONVERSATION: INTEGRATED BRACELETS

Our stories this year about bracelets provokes a dialogue on a niche but important subset. The editors of WOW Singapore and Thailand trade blows between the lugs

THE CHANEL J12 PARADOXE

As we observe the journey of a score of years the Chanel J12 has traversed, the brand has released four desirable J12 watches to celebrate two decades of dramatically igniting the world of horology

SLEEK AS NIGHT

Santos de Cartier strikes back with the ADLC treatment

EXCEPTIONALLY CRAFTED

Hublot and Berluti come together using the Big Bang Unico Chronograph as a platform for artistic expression