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Craft

Timeless craft

Meet the first female CEO of a major watch brand, the ambassador for a veteran maker and the non-profit behind Watches and Wonders Geneva.

  • Issue #152
  • 11 min read
Nomos Glashütte building exterior with modernist glass architecture and company signage
Craft

Upper hand

Fancy something handsome to see you through the cold snap? If so, Alberto Squillace is a handy contact. He owns Omega, a glove-maker in Naples that follows a centuries-old tradition of manufacturing.

  • Issue #150
  • 1 min read
Red leather glove on a workbench beside scissors and craft tools.
Fashion

Time for change

On a visit to Swiss watch-maker Omega’s new flagship, we find an inviting take on retail design and smart staffon hand to give museum-style tours.

  • Issue #142
  • 4 min read
Time for change
Product design

Ticking ahead

Searching for a future heirloom with a touch of verve? Despite a quiet year, many new timepieces have been released. We select the best models for those with time on their hands.

  • The Entrepreneurs #2
  • 4 min read
Ticking ahead
Fashion

Game face

Whether you’re at play or meeting the board, a well-crafted watch is a must in planning your next move. We present our pick of the top tickers.

  • Issue #112
  • 3 min read
Heritage Black Bay 41 by Tudor watch with black dial on wrist wearing white cuff and gray jacket.
Design

What makes us tick

Showing the world the true face of today’s watch industry, Baselworld’s annual fair remains as relevant as ever. Here are our highlights from this year’s edition.

  • Issue #83
  • 4 min read
What makes us tick
Retail

Time lords

Every spring, watchmakers and horology enthusiasts descend on Basel for the industry’s key fair. We went along to gauge the mood, spot the latest innovations and pick our favourite launches from the show.

  • Issue #33
  • 8 min read
Time lords
Design

Time warp

As timepiece sales fall, watchmakers look to their archives, relaunching or emphasising classic, sober designs that represent long-term investments for customers and promoting consistency over crisis in a nervous market.

  • Issue #23
  • 6 min read
Time warp

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