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DEEP TIME
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique turns 70 and awaits a new chapter in its ongoing development
THE CONVERSATION: PARTING WAYS
Not every watch in a collection is destined to make its way to the next generation. Sometimes, one just needs to sell a few pieces to make room. The editors of WOW propose when you might want to consider selling one of your own timepieces
SECOND ACTS
Once a hotbed of horological activity, British watchmaking completely collapsed in the 20th century. As demand for mechanical timepieces surges past the capacity of Swiss brands, weird watch people have already turned to the British isles for alternatives
ROOM NEAR THE TOP
While the present sees the top brands in watchmaking consolidating their positions, there is certainly room near the top for a few dark horses
STATE OF PLAY
Buyers of watches are in for a rough time this year, although the investment angle looks set to stay. Enthusiasts can look forward to the easing of constrained supply – maybe. We break down the complex situation, with the help of a variety of trade sources, helpfully distilled into one story
INDEPENDENT THINKING
We follow up on our own dark predictions from 2022, and suggest some solutions to persistent problems. The story begins with embracing independent watchmakers, who do not only operate at stratospheric price brackets
MATERIAL DIFFERENCE
Rado demonstrates its mastery of ceramic by presenting a new Captain Cook timepiece constructed entirely in the material
PROPERTY OF...
Longines introduces the Pilot Majetek, with an entirely new feature in traditional watchmaking.
CULTURAL CACHET
Parmigiani Fleurier reaffirms its love for calendar functions with the Tonda PF Xiali Calendar
NEON FROM NYON
Hublot introduces its brightest-ever watch in the Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Yellow Neon SAXEM
URBAN SENSIBILITIES
Hermès extends the H08 line with a new reference that plays with colour and contrast to great effect
WINDOWS 22
The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk has been reworked to give it more power and better functionality
LEFTFIELD
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II gets an upgrade for southpaws, paving the way for more such variants in future?
GOING DEEP
Blancpain celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms this year. We dig into the archives for the exceptional story on the genesis of the original dive watch
HIGH LIFE
We take a brief look at how jewellery and timepieces have influenced each other
GLAMOUR DISTILLED
Revisiting the 1980s with the CHANEL Première Original Edition | “I fought to make a design that was strong, that was unique, that – more than just launching a single collection – would become an eternal reference.” Jacques Helleu, Artistic Director at CHANEL
ARTISTIC ASSOCIATION
Breguet participated in the Frieze for the second time, and debuted two new watch models
PURE FUSION
Hublot’s slew of new timepieces at LVMH Watch Week points to a unique mastery of disparate disciplines, and the ability to combine them in creative ways
FAIRLY FANTASTIC
The LVMH Watch Week comes to Singapore for the first time, giving us a preview of watchmaking directions in 2023
DEEP TIME
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique turns 70 and awaits a new chapter in its ongoing development
All That Glitters
Patek Philippe writes a new chapter in the story of the Nautilus, and it is all about little improvements and precious metal
Going With The Times
The pandemic made huge changes to our sense of style and clothing; the lockdown periods we suffered made us truly appreciate the outdoors a little bit more. I, for one, found greater love for outdoor wear to match my love for cycling and hiking.
Lightning In A Watch
Luminox introduces an homage to classical pilot's watches in the Air Pilot P-38 Lightning 9520 series
Time Bytes Back
While selling watches online is still in the future of many a storied watchmaker, the multi-channel option seems inevitable. We investigate
Top 10 Watches That You Can Actually Buy, With Good Sense And Good Taste
Interesting watches do not always need to cost a fortune. The following 10 watches are our opening salvo in this issue's tribute to watches you can actually buy, with good sense and good taste
How To Spot The Horological Stars Of The Future!
Sincere Fine Watches CEO Ong Ban tells us how to spot the horological stars of the future. He spoke with us on the occasion of the (re)launch of the SHH store in Marina Bay Sands
The Conversation: Opportunistic Loyalty
When it comes to the subject of collectors building relationships with brands, and vice versa, the editors of WOW Singapore and Thailand have plenty to say...
ANNIVERSARY BASH
Cortina Watch celebrated 50 years of history in 2022, and looks forward to the next 50
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
H. Moser & Cie, under the leadership of CEO Edouard Meylan, marks an important milestone in 2022. He explains the importance of family ties in the story of the brand, and its relationship with retailers, while also revealing why independent watchmaking is so attractive now
PRECISE RHYTHMS
Seiko Watch Corporation President Akio Naito speaks with us about Grand Seiko's Asia-Pacific ambitions, the novelties of 2022, and the importance of precision timekeeping