Naissance d’Une Montre 2: Making A Watch By Hand In The 21st Century, Part One: Meeting The Project’s Collaborators (Video)

Naissance d’Une Montre 2: Making A Watch By Hand In The 21st Century, Part Two: Going Beyond Tradition (Video)

Tensator springs and bowtie-shaped balance wheels. Inversions and oscillations. One hundred percent handmade. The Naissance d’une Montre 2 by Greubel Forsey, Urwerk, and Cyrano Devanthey and Dominique Buser of Oscillon is unlike any watch you’ve seen before.

What's The Legacy Of The Rolex Milgauss?

The Milgauss is dead; long live the Milgauss!

Everything You Need To Know About The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph 'Pisa'

The only limited-edition Datograph ever produced by A. Lange & Söhne appears at auction for the second time.

A Technical Overview Of Philippe Dufour's First Pocket Watch

Philippe Dufour commercialized his first pocket watch in 1982, a grande et petite sonnerie built for Audemars Piguet and sold by Asprey London. Forty years after its debut, the Philippe Dufour for Audemars Piguet Grande et Petite Sonnerie Pocket Watch No.1 returns to center stage as part of Geneva Watch Auction: XVII. Our Senior Editorial Manager takes an in-depth look at what makes it so special in this feature story.

The Indie Insider: Behrens Will Change Your Perception Of Chinese Watchmaking

From collaborating with Konstantin Chaykin to making their own sapphire crystals, Behrens is poised to be the next big thing.

The Importance Of Patek Philippe’s Advanced Research Division

It's where Patek Philippe gets experimental.

Building The Biver Brand: How A Love For High-End Watchmaking Brought Father And Son Closer Than Ever

One-On-One With Octavio Garcia

Arthur Touchot meets the former Audemars Piguet Creative Director to discuss three watches from his time in Le Brassus.

Specialists' Picks: The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Our personal favorites from the first live Watches sale at PHILLIPS this year.

Ten Of The Most Important Modern Patek Philippes Included In The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Do you enjoy grand complications? What about Saatchi editions? Or diamond-set Nautili? Welcome home, fellow Patek Philippe lovers – you're in the right place.

A Guide To The Patek Philippe Ref. 2499: The Art of Improving Upon Perfection

The Patek Philippe ref. 1518 was groundbreaking, but the Swiss powerhouse didn’t stop there...

The Story Of RAF Wing Commander Douglas S. Dickins And His Rolex Chronograph 'POW'

Douglas S. Dickins was in his early 20s when he was shot down over France during World War II and captured as a POW. This is a story of his courage and determination, and how a specific Rolex chronograph ended up in his possession.

Breguet Once Made A Dive Watch – This Incredibly Cool 1960s Skin Diver Was The Result

Forget the Type XX, Breguet's ultra-rare 1960s dive watch is the vintage tool watch to own from the brand.

The One-Of-A-Kind Vacheron Constantin 222 In 18k White Gold Was Worth The Wait

Previously unknown, the vintage Vacheron Constantin 222 in 18k white gold changes the history of Vacheron Constantin's historic luxury sport watch.

A History Of Alternative Time Displays At Vacheron Constantin

Navigating more than 200 years of unusual indications, from the Bras en l'Air and the Don Pancho, all the way up to the Mercator and Overseas.

The Spectacular World Of Gem-Set Rolex Daytonas

A detailed look at how Rolex evolved its legendary sport chronograph into the ideal canvas for gem stones.

The Complete Story Of Audemars Piguet's 1940s 13VZAQ-Powered Calendar Chronographs

How to collect one of the rarest and most desirable eras of watchmaking at Audemars Piguet.

From Derek Pratt To Kari Voutilainen: Four Watches That Represent Urban Jürgensen's Modern History

A group of watches that distill the past 40 years of watchmaking at one of the industry's pioneering firms.

Greubel Forsey’s Invention Piece 1 Just Turned 16 – It's Still One Of The Most Important Watches They've Ever Made

It's the perfect encapsulation of everything that makes Greubel Forsey so unique.

Understanding The Impact Of Kari Voutilainen's Observatoire

A look at the early years of master watchmaker Kari Voutilainen's work.

The Indie Insider: Jochen Benzinger Is Germany’s Best Kept Horological Secret

Jochen Benzinger has spent the past 45 years focused entirely on the art of guilloché and engraving. And now, thanks to a friendly collaboration with Austria's top watchmakers, he has his own proprietary movement to match his exquisite dials.

Why "The Winner" Is One Of The Most Difficult Rolex Daytonas To Obtain

Arthur Touchot examines an important 21st-century member of the Rolex Daytona family, coming to sale this December in New York.

A Beginner’s Guide To The World Of Philippe Dufour

Plus, a round-up of the greatest Philippe Dufour watches to sell at Phillips so far.