CATEGORIES
DARK TIDINGS
We finally get to properly tackle the story of the Monaco, thanks to three new models in 2022, all of which confirm that it is indeed a paradoxical superstar
HORN SECTION
How the wristwatch would never have become the convenient and preferred means of wearing a timepiece, without the advent and simplicity of lugs or horns
PALPABLE DESIRE
Montblanc Managing Director of the Watch Division Laurent Lecamp talks with us about creating desire. He has identified three pillars, all of which are to be found in every new Montblanc watch this year
TRIPLE THREAT
Moritz Grossmann CEO Christine Hutter re-introduces us to the brand, which we have been following from afar. Hutter is possibly the only independent founder, owner and business leader at a watchmaking firm who also happens to be a watchmaker
CATALYTIC PROPERTIES
Platinum is, first and foremost, an important metal in industry, and its application there limits its potential in traditional watchmaking
PRECIOUS TIME
With steel watches still streaking, collectors may want to shift their attention to more personal propositions. Nothing is more personal than a yen for precious metals
ORIGIN STORY
Presenting the general properties and fascinating history of platinum
PLATINUM STANDARD
Arguably the most noble of metals to grace watchmaking, platinum is frightfully difficult to come to grips with. Even so, the economic stars are looking right for this incredibly dense white metal to figure ever more prominently in watchmaking. We shed some light on the topic in our annual materials special.
THE CONVERSATION: GETTING PHYGITAL
Physical watch fairs are back, and the editors of WOW are all-in on the experience, even if they are not so keen on the word phygital. Of course, they also cheerfully educate each other on some watches…
MIXED FORTUNES
The full platinum or gold watch may be too weighty for all tastes. Is bi-metal the way to go then? We make the case for and against
DENSE MATTER
Hardly a traditional metal in watchmaking, platinum in the 21st century is used sparingly by the trade, typically to signify something truly special
Jerome Cavadini Defines The Brand's Sustainability Plans
Panerai Chief Operating Officer Jerome Cavadini defines the brand’s sustainability plans in terms of realism, and tells us how this plan took shape
Meet Tino Bobe, Head of Manufacturing At A. Lange & Söhne
A. Lange & Söhne Head of Manufacturing Tino Bobe completes our troika of conversations with veterans at the brand. His passion for the Glashütte brand and the novelties of 2021 are unmistakable and indispensable
Rising Up
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer collection gets a major refresh for 2021, with ergonomic performance top of mind. We put the watches through their paces while creating a visual impression of what they represent
Dark Knight
The fastest way to enjoy ‘la nuova dolce vita’, the Ferrari Roma is a beautiful marriage of comfortable elegance and supreme speed – and she looks even more stunning with Singapore as her playground
The New Metal Of Watchmaking - Titanium
Once the new metal of watchmaking - the vanguard of the superleggera timepiece - titanium has become a staple. Its properties are still winning fans, but today its biocompatibility is emerging as an important feature. Not only will we never be allergic to titanium, it might also be self-cleaning…
Red Alert
The BR03-92 Red Radar Ceramic is Bell & Ross’ incarnation of one of its cult favourites
Elemental Breakthrough
Watchmakers continue to push the boundaries of material advancement with the tried-and-tested alongside special alloys and compositions
Sounding The Bell
Cartier sticks to creating fine timepieces by revisiting its statement models and giving them the 21st century treatment. Cloche de Cartier is exactly that
X-Perimental Success
Ulysse Nardin plunges further into the world of skeletonised watches with the Diver X Skeleton
Flipping The Script
Buying the watch you want can be a chore, but you could also see it as a hunt, which might be fun. We consult a few specialists for their perspective on trading, auctions, and the digital approach to both
Calling Time
HYT reportedly closing shop; Preciflex to continue
The Fourth Of Bell & Ross' Popular Skull-themed Collection Takes A Futuristic Turn
The fourth of Bell & Ross’ popular skull-themed collection takes a futuristic turn
Bell & Ross Becomes Official Partner Of Patrouille De France
Bell & Ross becomes official partner of Patrouille de France
Fleurier Fashion
Parmigiani Fleurier and Armani Group will be making Giorgio Armani watches
Nature-Inspired Timepiece
Witness the beauty of the white birch in the Grand Seiko SLGH005, the latest incarnation of its nature-inspired timepiece
Conscript Duty
Longines newest recruit marches on in the Heritage Collection
Night Moves
Santos de Cartier strikes back with the ADLC treatment
The Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 Quai De L'horloge Puts Time Into Motion, Literally
The Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 Quai de l’Horloge puts time into motion, literally
Mechanical Engineering
Citizen releases first new in-house mechanical movement since 2010