My mom recently gave me the watch my grandfather wore much of his adult life. Some of my memories of him were wearing that watch and playing mahjong as I would quietly observe. Timepieces, like humans ...

“The history of Breguet is the history of the kings,” says Breguet, the founder’s descendant and the company’s vice president, head of patrimony. “It’s a history of Europe. It’s a history of ...

RGM Watch Co. of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, is one of the last all-American watchmakers around. Unlike most American watch companies, RGM hand-makes its movement parts in-house. The complex interior ...

Imagine a small square in a European city where three of the most celebrated watchmakers in the world would gather to debate technique and share gossip. No, it’s not Geneva—few of the industry’s big ...

In the 19th century, American watchmaking emerged as a global leader in precision manufacturing, pioneered by companies such as the Waltham Watch Company, founded in 1850 as the Boston Watch Company.

In January 2022, the luxury conglomerate Kering (formerly PPR) announced a management buyout of its stake in Sowind Group SA, the Switzerland-based collective that owns the legacy watch brands ...

Reuben Schoots has been trying to build a business in a country that lacks a horological heritage. It hasn’t been easy, but he’s making progress. By Melanie Abrams In 2017 Reuben Schoots spotted his ...

Nestled in the captivating embrace of the Jura Mountains in Switzerland, Joux Valley, also known as Vallée de Joux, is a destination that radiates enchantment. This picturesque valley is a haven of ...

Over the course of its 145-year history, Seiko has consistently made a compelling case for Japanese craftsmanship in a watch industry widely dominated by Swiss heavyweights. Offering superb work ...