#watch-design

#watch-design

The OnePlus Watch 4 is built to MIL-STD-810H military-grade standards and supports wet-hand touch and full seawater corrosion resistance, making it durable for various environments.

"For me, sustainability is not a layer added on top for storytelling or branding. It has to be embedded in the identity of the restaurant and in the flavor of the food itself."

The archival reference's charming '70s aesthetics - art-deco roman numerals, a retro leather band, vintage-inspired mineral glass crystal, engraved caseback- and peculiar rectangular shape are not entirely dissimilar to, say, a Cartier Tank.

"Monograms let you know that the wearer has achieved a certain level of success; they can afford to [customize something] from a time and a financial perspective."

Casio offers a wide assortment of models that appeal to everyone, at all price points. From simple classics to advanced modern smartwatches, Casio has something for every collector.

The Amazon Prime Big Spring Sale came through with a surprisingly extensive lineup of markdowns on watches from brands we actually like and recommend, like Bulova, Fossil, Timex, and more.

Maison Margiela has released a vintage-style jersey T-shirt that captures the essence of classic menswear while offering a modern twist for today's fashion enthusiasts.

The Polo 79 revival in 2024 caused an absolute frenzy in the horological universe and since then, Piaget has been methodical about building on the Polo lineage.

Aera, founded in 2018, released its first two watches in 2022, showcasing modern tool watches with design codes from the mid-20th century.

The J12 was also sporty enough to appeal to men, all the more so as sizes increased in new editions like 2005's Superleggera, inspired by legendary Milanese sports car coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring.

The cocktail watch is characterized by a small case, usually well under 30mm, made of precious metal, often with a thin bracelet or leather strap.

Nobody spends six figures on a mechanical watch because it is the most efficient way to know the time. People buy fine watches for the same reason they buy art or classic cars. They are drawn to craftsmanship, beauty, engineering, rarity, history, and the emotional power of an object made by human hands.

The new Calibre 2550 is an impressive 2.4mm thick and is the successor of the historic Calibre 1120, which has been a benchmark in ultra-thin watchmaking since 1968.

Panerai's legendary Luminor diver's watches struck a chord with collectors when the brand began to sell to civilians in 1995, thanks to nearly 60 years of military engineering.

Credor is making its official debut at Watches and Wonders, introducing three new releases, including two Goldfeather models and a new Locomotive reference.

Ever since the inauguration of LVMH Watch Week in early 2020, the horological world has hit the ground running each new year. Far from a sleepy wake-up, this trade show kick-starts a busy schedule full of big releases, global events and all manner of watch-related celebrations spread throughout the calendar. LVMH Watch Week certainly brought the heat in 2026, as plenty of brands emerged with guns blazing:

Until roughly the late aughts, much of the vintage watch-collecting community focused on stock that remained in the best physical condition possible, rejecting patination while polishing cases and generally restoring old watches in the manner of old cars. As the watch-collecting hobby proliferated in this century, however, collectors' tastes shifted dramatically.