British watchmaking is seeing a long overdue resurgence after a century or so of living in Switzerland’s shadow. From full-scale manufacturers like Bremont to small high-end independents lik...

Since the 17th century Switzerland has been a horological power-house, with almost every leading contemporary luxury watch brand establishing itself in the country between then and the early...

The USA was once home to several watch brands of repute, the best known of which are Elgin and Waltham—both long gone—and Hamilton, which was sold in 1974 to the Swiss company that would eve...

Rolex and TAG Heuer have given us some of the world’s most legendary watches, from the Submariner to the Carrera. These two Swiss titans were once considered equals with much in common, but ...

How on earth do you whittle down the very best 30 Rolex watches? By dispensing with any strict criteria and going with your gut instinct. Some make the grade for their association with a fam...

Currently the most in-demand Rolex sports model, the Daytona was met with indifference when it debuted in 1963. That all changed thanks to a few technical upgrades and an endorsement from Ho...

The Seamaster is Omega’s flagship model, an accolade it shares with the iconic Speedmaster. Famously adopted by James Bond, its appearance in every film in the franchise since 1995 has furth...

There’s no mistaking a Panerai when you see one. Their unique design codes such as the large cushion-shaped cases and highly legible sandwich dials command the room, and its heritage is fasc...

From the Rolex “Rainbow” Daytona to the Bulgari Serpenti, gem-set watches combine functional craft with exquisite artistry to create some of the industry’s most alluring timepieces. Our esse...

Now, the criteria for what makes a perfect watch collection varies from person to person. You could keep it simple and follow the guidelines set out by John Mayer— “is it shiny and does it ...

We all want to look great on our summer vacation—and no holiday outfit is complete without a luxury watch. We’ve picked six of our favourites from Rolex, a brand you can always count on for ...

It seems everyone wants a Rolex, and why wouldn’t they? They’re great, well-built watches that fit a variety of lifestyles and activities. However, demand for these timepieces has skyrockete...