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Rolex Chooses Iteration Over Ideation For Watches & Wonders 2026

Henry Blake — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:24:57 +0000

Watches & Wonders 2026 is underway, with Rolex kicking off proceedings by dropping eight new references. While last year marked the introduction of an entirely new model—the Land-Dweller—the Crown is taking this easy this year, focusing on iterating upon its preexisting lineup. The new releases primarily the flagship Oyster Perpetual receive new metal and dial configurations across each size, while the only timepiece to undergo a functional update is the Yacht-Master II. Here’s every Rolex release from Watches & Wonders […]

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Making A Case For The Engagement Watch

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:57:49 +0000

Engagement rings have been around for centuries, with Pope Nicholas I declaring that a gold ring represented a man’s intent to marry in a letter to Boris I of Bulgaria in 860, however, it wasn’t until 1947 that the De Beers “a diamond is forever” slogan and campaign cemented diamond rings as an engagement necessity. While engagement – and more specifically, diamond engagement – rings have certainly enjoyed an illustrious time in the spotlight, conceptions around them are slowly but […]

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The Best Chronograph Watches To Buy In 2026 (And, What A Chronograph Is)

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:52:34 +0000

Equally as relevant now as they were upon their invention over two centuries ago, the appeal and popularity of the chronograph has not attenuated since its inception. While chronograph watches were initially introduced to make astronomical calculations before being adopted as a ‘doctor’s watch’, it’s their ties to motorsport (and a certain Paul Newman) that have served to cement its place in the horological cultural lexicon. Whether it’s used to calculate lap times, measure the heartbeats of patients, or simply […]

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These Unconventional & Asymmetrical Watches Think Outside The Circle

Henry Blake — Mon, 26 May 2025 04:23:46 +0000

Regardless of whether you tend to gravitate towards tool or dress watches, it’s quite likely your watch of choice will be circular and almost certain it will be symmetrical. It’s only natural given watches are used to measure the passing of time in equal increments (just think back to all those primary school maths lessons visually depicting fractions in the form of pies or pizzas). Plus, wristwatches are derived from pocket watches, which were exclusively created in round shapes to […]

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15 Captivating Stone Dial Watches To Try In 2026

Henry Blake — Thu, 15 May 2025 06:07:35 +0000

Imbuing horology with a jewellery-like aesthetic, stone dial watches are something to behold. A relatively new addition to the watch world, stone dial watches are held in high esteem for not only their use of semi-precious materials but for the craftsmanship that goes into them. That, and the fact that colourful rocks are pretty. Using stones with intriguing patterns like malachite, tiger’s eye, and agate as well as monolithic varieties like opal, onyx, and mother-of-pearl, many manufactures crafting stone dial […]

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The Best Luxury Watches For Women With Small (& Tiny) Wrists

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:39:52 +0000

There is no shortage of articles on the best watches for small wrists. However, the initial hit of excitement at seeing a story on recommendations for good small watches is invariably followed by a wave of disappointment upon realising the article in question considers a 6.5” wrist ‘small’ and said recommended ‘small’ watches are sized from 36 to 39mm. As someone with a 5.12” (13cm) wrist, even a 36mm case can have lug overhang, rendering the majority of these supposedly […]

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Every Rolex Release From Watches & Wonders 2025

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:30:54 +0000

Even the faintest hint at a new release from the Crown is sure to set the rumour mill into overdrive and this year is no exception. When it comes to Rolex’s releases for Watches & Wonders 2025, new dial configurations and colours are a given, but what everyone’s really looking out for is a new model — namely, the Land-Dweller, which sounds like it was named by a fan…or AI. While the lead up to Watches & Wonders will invariably […]

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Shh! These Are The 11 Best Quiet Luxury Watches In 2026

Tanisha Angel — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:26:51 +0000

The old money aesthetic has dominated the collective consciousness of the style cognoscenti of late, with influencers, celebrities, and brands alike rather loudly touting the best recipe for ‘quiet luxury’. The trend towards quiet luxury proved a sartorial sigh of relief from the endless logomania that defined the previous decade, however ostentation isn’t limited to our wardrobes; it’s also present on our wrists. While there’s no shame in wearing a watch that appeals to — and is recognised by — […]

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15 Steel Sports Watches That Are Worth Their Weight In Gold

Theo Rosen — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:09:44 +0000

In the horological world, the least costly metal is also the most covetable, with the waiting lists for steel sports watches far surpassing demand for white gold, yellow gold, bronze, and platinum timepieces. While common logic would dictate that the most expensive watches would be those crafted from expensive (i.e. precious) metals, the high demand and—often intentionally created—scarce supply of steel sports watches have seen their prices skyrocket on the secondary market over the past few years. While some models […]

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The Best Dress Watches For Men Are Both Classic & Unconventional

Theo Rosen — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:11:49 +0000

What even is a dress watch these days? With Rolex Submariners, Cartier Santoses (Santoe?), Tag Heuer Monacos, and Omega Speedmasters regularly spotted on the wrists of attendees at black tie events, the concept of a dress watch seems almost outdated. However, the glitterati don’t always have it all figured out, and for the rest of us, there is still a time and place for dress watches. What is a dress watch? A dress watch refers to a timepiece intended to […]

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