A Guide to Watch Hand Types
Every visual component of a watch, no matter how inconsequential they might seem, is key to the overall success or failure of its design. Elements such as the type of bezel, the style of bracelet, even the hour markers all have their roles to play. And another vital ingredient will always be the handset. Obviously […]
Making it Work: The Tourbillon
So far in this mini-series exploring the various components that go into a modern watch movement, we have looked at mainsprings and escapements; two elements without which a wristwatch just could not work. This time we’re going to examine one which is, for all intents and purposes, expensively superfluous—the tourbillon. What is a Tourbillon? If […]
The Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink
Anybody see this one coming? Nope, me either! Tudor is in a state of rare marketing frenzy at the moment. Earlier this year, the Rolex sister company announced their return to motorsport when they became official partner of the newly-formed Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team. Formerly known as Scuderia AlphaTauri and owned by […]
Rolex at Watches & Wonders 2024
April marks the most important month in the horology calendar as Watches & Wonders Geneva flings open its doors. The week-long flauntathon gives industry insiders as well as the general public full access to the latest creations from watchmaking’s elite, with this year’s extravaganza the biggest yet as a total of 54 brands showcase their […]