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The Best Jumping Hour Watches Defy Convention

Tanisha Angel — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:19:48 +0000

Jumping hour watches are among the lesser discussed and sought after complications, however they’re no less interesting than their more coveted counterparts. Watches with jumping hour complications defy the norm when it comes to time-telling; rather than gradually moving across the dial every hour, the hour hand will ‘jump’ from one hour to the next as the minute hand reaches 60 minutes. Often, timepieces will eschew the hour hand altogether in favour of a ‘digital’ display — despite the name, […]

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The 16 Best Japanese Watch Brands Combine Artistry With Innovation

Theo Rosen — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:18:55 +0000

The Japanese watch industry is one of duality. After Switzerland, it’s arguably the most well-known watchmaking nation, that reputation comes courtesy of its three most prolific companies: Casio, Citizen, and Seiko. The latter of that trio was responsible for causing the quartz crisis of the 1970s by creating the first quartz wristwatch (with Seiko beating out the likes of Omega, Piaget, and Patek Philippe, each of whom were also vying for the title, we should add). That said, there are […]

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The Best British Watch Brands Are Doing Things Differently

Tanisha Angel — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:50:30 +0000

While a substantial portion of the allure of Swiss—and even German—watchmaking lies in its storied heritage and tradition, some of the best British watch brands have achieved such acclaim through their ability to deviate from the norm. That’s not to say the nation doesn’t have a storied watchmaking history, with Great Britain to thank for several horological milestones, including the development of the lever escapement by Thomas Mudge in 1755 and the inventions of the marine chronometer by John Harrison […]

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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 16 Best Watches For Under $1000 In 2026

John Deckard — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 03:08:14 +0000

Our watch editors have put together the best affordable watches under $1000, spotlighting watches with a high-quality build and reliable movements. Even if a watch has the most beautifully executed dial, is the perfect size, houses a reliable mechanical movement, and is presented on a comfortable bracelet or attractive strap, one key factor can still stand between you and purchasing it: the price. Fortunately, a watch needn’t be expensive to be good (and not all expensive watches are good), with […]

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The Useless Profundity Of A Moonphase Watch

Theo Rosen — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 06:08:56 +0000

Humanity has always looked to the sky for guidance, with ancient civilizations observing the heavenly bodies as the earliest form of timekeeping. Although the sun — kept track of using shadow clocks and dials — was used to determine the passing of days, the lunar cycle was instrumental in monitoring the passing of months. And while the waxing and waning of the lunar cycle is no longer necessary to keep track of lost time, the lure of the moon hasn’t […]

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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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No Bones About It; These Are The Best Skeletonised Watches In 2026

Tanisha Angel — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:49:02 +0000

Historically, watches have always left a little something to the imagination. Namely, the mechanisms powering them. While exhibition casebacks allow wearers to view the movement from behind, the dial conceals the majority of the magic. Skeletonised, or open-worked, watches put the mechanical complexity behind a timepiece on full display, with the dial serving as a window into the gears, wheels, and bridges that make a watch tick. The best skeleton watches don’t merely slap a sapphire crystal onto the dial […]

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