A bold and colorful statement in luxury timepieces, the Rolex Rainbow Cosmograph Daytona is a highly sought after wristwatch for a few excellent reasons. Its nearly 100 gemstones make it a t… Read More

For the first time, Patek Philippe unveiled its new watches in Geneva at Watches & Wonders in 2022 — the home city of the brand and the Stern family. From remarkable updates t… Read More

Since the 1980s, the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) has championed the cause of independent watchmaking. While some AHCI members—such… Read More

Moon complications can be poetic, technical, or both. The Moon itself may never change, but it hasn’t stopped captivating watchmakers—and they’re still managing to find new… Read More

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For those with a passion for well-made things, the obsession lies not only in how an object is made but why it came to be made that way. For Josh Wright, understanding the history of a craft… Read More

If there is only one luxury watch brand that almost everyone knows, it’s Rolex. From Mad Men’s Don Draper’s Rolex Explorer to former President Barack Obama’s Rolex Ce… Read More

Picasso’s Guernica. Widely regarded as one of the most powerful anti-war pantings in history, the piece combines many elements, generally viewed as symbolic, in rather precise, represe… Read More

With Patek Philippe’s Calatrava turning 90 in 2022, the time is ripe to look back on an icon of classic Fine Watchmaking that’s been almost a century in the making.  The Cal… Read More

Many legacy watchmaking brands attempt to make a comeback, but few manage to pull it off. Czapek has become one of the most resounding success stories of recent years. How did they do it? W… Read More

The vast majority of watches are round—quite simply because that’s the shape of their main component, the wheel. In addition to this practical consideration, habit and fashion ha… Read More

How did a company that was unknown just twenty years ago find itself rubbing shoulders with brands whose value runs into six or seven figures? We’ll probably look back on it as one of… Read More

In life and in sport, time determines who wins and who loses. And time is the great arbiter of one of my favorite things: racing. When I think about racing, I think about lap times, pit stop… Read More

Rugged, oversized, round, complicated: these are all common characteristics of a typical pilot’s watch. Rarely do complication-free, square, or elegant serve as fitting descriptors&mda&hell…Read More

Everything Audemars Piguet creates tends to be overshadowed by the Royal Oak collection, even when it’s equally worthy of the spotlight. But if you look beyond the hype generated by th… Read More

An article is, generally speaking, a composed piece of literature which articulate the author’s viewpoint, but sometimes the definition is rather vague, encompassing all these of a pa… Read More

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A research paper is a complex of academic or scientific examples according to any experimentation; it is far harder than usual high school thesis or journal article. It’s simpler than… Read More

Put ten collectors in a room and ask them why they collect and you’ll get ten very different answers. Some spend their lives searching for totems from the past—reminders of child… Read More

As early as the 16th century, watchmakers used heat bluing to prevent the steel components of their watches— hands, screws, and sometimes even the dials— from succumbing to oxida… Read More

Guilloché is perhaps the most immediately visible of the many decorative watchmaking arts, and while there’s been considerable progress in micro-techniques, the craft itself has… Read More

In general an essay is a kind of composition that outlines the writer’s arguments, however the definition of an essay is vague, covering all kinds of literature, including an article i… Read More

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If you don’t yet know Shahendra Ohneswere, you certainly know his work. As Senior Vice President of Content Development & Co-Head of Digital Marketing at Columbia Records, he&rsquo&hell…Read More

The Swiss watchmaking industry was built upon the division of labor. The story of farmers in the snowy mountains spending their winters producing watch parts for the established firms is alm… Read More

It’s widely understood that Haute Horology requires singular focus, unshakable determination, and a lifetime of dedication. Yet, being a “multi-hyphenate” isn’t such… Read More

Abraham-Louis Breguet established most of the fundamentals of modern watchmaking – not just in terms of technical and aesthetic principles, but also in how to design and sell watches… Read More

In a watch movement, there are many different features such as a balance spring, movement plate and bridges. Jewels are an important part of the movement helping with accuracy and longevity… Read More

Omega has been producing watches since 1848; the brand has been seen on the wrists of many celebrities, James Bond, and has even traveled to the moon. Omega creates stylish and functional wa… Read More

Maybe you collected matchbox cars, comic books, action figures or baseball cards when you were a kid. Maybe you displayed them in your room or neatly tucked them away in a shoebox under you… Read More

Launched in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore was released as an anniversary celebration of the classic Royal Oak that was launched in the 1970s. In 2023, the Royal Oak Offshore celebrates its 30… Read More

Rolex is one of the most recognized watch brands today. Almost anyone on the street can name Rolex as a luxury watch, but what about Tudor? The sister brand used to be seen as the ‘poo… Read More

Yellow gold was a classic from the 1960s to the 80s, after which it was considered old-fashioned, garish, and outmoded. By 2020, 80s-inspired trends were on the rise—cheap quartz watch… Read More

Following the recent discontinuation of Patek Philippe’s Nautilus 5711 and the iterating of Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak 15202—both iconic stainless steel sports watches&mda&hell…Read More

In the coming weeks we will be upgrading our app to provide the strongest experience possible. Over time we’ll be adding enhanced features and functions to aid your collecting journey… Read More

Rolex is one of the most recognizable watch manufacturers, producing approximately one million timepieces per year. Rolex models have been worn by the likes of James Bond and other celebriti… Read More

We’re all familiar with the utilitarian tool watch. Rugged, versatile, and built to withstand the forces of nature. But rarely has a modern collector put these functional timepieces to… Read More

Every year fashion style changes and along with that, watch styles change. This can be in the launch of a new collection, or a style coming back into fashion after many years. Some designs m… Read More

Rolex has always been at the forefront of watch innovations and inventions since the brand was founded in 1905. Their watchmakers are dedicated to perfection and developing new innovations t… Read More

F.P. Journe is a modern-day watchmaker that many collectors rank alongside brands such as Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. F. P. Journe stands for the watchmaker himself, Franç… Read More

Debuting his brand in 2001, Richard Mille took the watch world by storm, challenging the very concept of luxury with lightweight watches, crafted from new materials, designed to withstand hu… Read More

Patek Philippe is one of the oldest Swiss watch companies, manufacturing timepieces for over 180 years. In almost 200 years of being in business, Patek Philippe has pioneered modern watchmak… Read More

Humankind has long looked to the heavens for inspiration. The stars have provided a means of telling stories, a means to navigate the world, and a reason for humans to dream and think about… Read More

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso has become a cult-favorite watch over the years since it was first released. Originally designed as a sports watch able to withstand a polo match, the clean line… Read More

At the helm of his global retail outfit, the Armoury, Mark Cho is redefining the world of bespoke men’s tailoring, ushering tailored menswear into the 21st century with a refined but a… Read More

The 1970s brought about a period of time in the watchmaking world commonly referred to as the Quartz Crisis. In 1969 when the first quartz movement was introduced, some brands embraced the m… Read More

Typically when someone hears the name Grand Seiko Snowflake, the classic SBGA011 or the SBGA211 comes to mind, powered by the Spring Drive movement. The reference SBGA011 was the Seiko Grand… Read More

Collectors have a certain wanderlust for Switzerland. There is a romance about visiting the artisans, dial factories, and workshops nestled in the alps. When we long for that vintage feeling… Read More

The Submariner has a long history dating back to 1953 when Rolex released their first official dive watch. Over the years since the original launch, the Submariner has had some color added t… Read More

The GMT-Master II 116710BLNR, or more often referred to as the Rolex Batman by collectors, is one of the most popular models released by the brand. The GMT-Master II model history dates back… Read More

The Rolex Submariner was launched in the early 1950s and over the years there have been different variations of steel, yellow gold, and white gold as well as the introduction of color in bot… Read More

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève turns 20 this year – a fitting moment to look back on its unusual and sometimes controversial history – with, for the most part… Read More

While it hasn’t exactly become widespread, it’s no surprise to find that enamel is a thing in contemporary watchmaking. Over and above the well-known (but poorly understood) gran… Read More

Being seen without us knowing where it comes from: such is the dark destiny of black, watchmaking’s lucky color. Let’s find out more by taking a walk on the dark side! Behind eac… Read More

Audemars Piguet honored the 30th anniversary of the first Royal Oak—reference 5402, designed by Gérald Genta—when it released Concept Watch 1 in 2002. The first Royal Oak… Read More

The Oyster Perpetual is a staple in the Rolex collections. It is an elegant, yet simple model that can be dressed up or dressed down. To fully understand the model and its longstanding histo… Read More

The Roger Dubuis Sympathie Perpetual Calendar is true horologie Genevoise. It laid the groundwork for avant-garde watchmaking and led the early independent watchmaking movement. Roger Dubuis… Read More

The 1950s brought a number of new developments in the Rolex catalog of tool watches including the GMT-Master II, the Submariner, and the Milgauss. Unlike the other Rolex tool watches for div… Read More

The revival in vintage fashion has led to a minor style detail making a discreet comeback of its own: the sector dial. This segmented minute track, popular in the 1960s, is everywhere to be… Read More

Whether you’re completely new to the brand, or you’ve owned a half dozen or more by now, inevitably a watch collector is destined to face the question of “what Rolex comes… Read More

We’ve all seen diamond-encrusted watches on the wrists of actors, rappers, and soccer stars, but did you know that Rolex, along with other brands, all produce these iced-out models in… Read More

Also known as goldstone, aventurine has had a resurgence as a dial material in the watch industry over the last two decades. Its unique composition evokes a starry sky, with a texture and de… Read More

An unwritten rule of the watch world is that a chronograph requires some motorsport heritage to be a bona fide “racing chronograph.” The F.P. Journe Centigraphe is no exception… Read More

Patek Philippe has produced luxury watches for over 180 years, innovating with new designs, techniques, and complications. The brand is even included in the revered Holy Trinity of Watches… Read More

In today’s world, a ladies watch can be almost anything as long as it fits correctly. Historically, ladies watches have been small and covered in diamonds. Luckily, Rolex offers a wide… Read More

You no longer need to be a regular attender at auctions to winkle out a few period watchmaking pearls: original models can now be just a mouse-click away. What’s the best option? A tim… Read More

When Audemars Piguet teamed up with Gerald Genta to design Royal Oak in 1971 and 1972, they could not forecast the commercial success the watch would bring. In 1981, the Royal Oak Perpetual… Read More

As any collector realizes, the rich history of horology allows each watch to act as a snapshot into the past. Watches can tell us so much about the role of technology in society, the design… Read More

Rolex is one of the most well-known watch manufacturers and has been producing watches since 1905. For those who aren’t collectors or familiar with watch brands, a Rolex is synonymous… Read More

Patek Philippe is known for its range of complications, grand complications, and rare handcrafts. Among those horological heavy hitters lives a lesser-known Calatrava reference: the ultra-th… Read More

If you’re a watch collector or enthusiast at any level, no one needs to tell you that watches from F.P. Journe are scarce. Whether speaking of the secondary market, or even new and cur… Read More

Ready for take-off? Authentic pilot watches are still quite a rarity. Here’s our Top 10. 1. The most popular: Rolex GMT-Master II Does this legendary traveler need any further introdu… Read More

Exactly four years on from his arrival at the helm of Breitling, Georges Kern talks to WatchBox about how he’s gone about relaunching the brand. Four years ago, you came to Breitling… Read More

The Mona Lisa: meticulously created by an expert artisan, eliciting awe from those who have the pleasure to witness its beauty. Imagine a scenario in which a significant obstruction shielded… Read More

Can you acquire a watch equipped with a movement especially designed for your favorite activity? It might seem a prohibitively expensive idea, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t bee… Read More

The Aquanaut has a relatively young history within the grand history of Patek Philippe. While it is inspired by the popular Nautilus, the Aquanaut has its own distinct design and appeal. In… Read More

After thirty-seven years with Patek Philippe, reaching the position of Creative Director, most might consider retirement. Not Laurent Ferrier: he is even more passionate about watches than w… Read More

For over 180 years, Patek Philippe has been at the forefront of luxury watch manufacturing. Crafting exquisite women’s timepieces dates back to the early days of the brand rather than… Read More

Do good things always come in threes? Not always. For the majority of chronographs, counting minutes and seconds is enough. In which case, you only need two counters. Here’s a brief hi… Read More

Franck Muller’s passion for horology began in 1973 when, at the age of fifteen, he enrolled in watchmaking school. His successful career as a watchmaker saw the eb and flow of trends… Read More

They’re the first thing you look at and the last thing in which you take an interest: such is the cruel destiny of watch hands. They require less technical prowess than a tourbillon, s… Read More

We’re soaking in the final weeks of summer with a selection of watches that just screams sweet breeze. Versatile divers, NATO’s, and pieces with pops of color—there&rs&hell…Read More

A watch bezel may be graduated, feature a tachymeter scale, calculation or diving functions, or GMT. Bezels form a major part of a watch’s personality. But here’s the thing: very… Read More

Open your eyes. Turn off your alarm. Sit up in bed. Grab your watch from the nightstand. Wind it. If there is a purer daily ritual for the watch lover, I don’t know it. While some will… Read More

Looking at the H. Moser Venturer Arctic Blue fumé dial is like staring at the sea off Capri. You can almost feel the gentle salt air breeze and hear the waves lapping against the rock… Read More

I am a sucker for vintage triple calendars. I have always and will always love them. But there are days where you just need a reliable, dependable watch that is going to keep ticking while l… Read More

To celebrate August 1, Swiss National Day, WatchBox has decided to take a decidedly different tack this year, looking at how watchmakers in other countries have adopted Swiss watchmaking cus… Read More

A watch that has stood the test of time with minor improvements over the years has become an icon in the watch world and a highly sought-after model. What makes this watch desirable? You&rsq&hell…Read More

The first time I saw the Greubel Forsey Double Technique Tourbillon 30° it was the rose gold version, and I refused to take it off my wrist for over three hours. I was amazed that a watc… Read More

While major cryptocurrencies have retreated from their mid-spring peaks, surges in blockchain currencies and non-fungible tokens remain among the standout stories of the investment landscape… Read More

Watches are the Rube Goldberg machines of timekeeping. Energy starts in the mainspring, rushes to the escapement, teeters back-and-forth to impulse the pallet fork, and finally, circles thro… Read More

If you’re just starting out on your watch collecting journey, the world can be overwhelming and you may not know where to begin. If you’re already a seasoned collector, you may b… Read More

When you try on a Bulgari Octo Finissimo for the first time, you are immediately struck by just how thin the watch is. I have struggled to understand how Bulgari was able to execute this col… Read More

Given how niche ceramic remains as a case material, one might be quick to think that the material is rather new to the industry. Granted, its roots don’t go back as far as cases made o… Read More

When someone starts a watch collection, it doesn’t just begin by mere happenstance. There is tireless effort, thought, and strategy that goes into an enthusiast’s buying, trading… Read More

1984 may have been the year of Ghostbusters, Beverly Hills Cop, and Footloose, but the biggest blockbuster to come out in 1984 was this beautiful Rolex GMT-Master Serti dial in 18k yellow go… Read More

Two-tone watches were said to be very 80’s; which is handy for them right now, as fashions tend to make a comeback after skipping a generation: suddenly, they’re all the rage aga… Read More

Over the past several years, it seems that more collectors have begun talking about independent watchmaking and its complex landscape of unique designs, rare timepieces, and impressive innov… Read More