A top scientist has proposed a new way to reconcile the two different ways that our clocks keep time. Meet — wait for it — the leap minute.
Category: Watches and Clocks
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Watches, Fans and a Giant Blue Whale. It’s RollieFest 2023.
Geoffrey Hess invited what he described as ‘the crème de la crème of the collectors’ community’ to a weekend in Manhattan.
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In France, She Winds Clocks at the Nation’s Landmarks
Yohanna Arvaud and her team maintain hundreds of timepieces in locations like the Élysée Palace and the Louvre.
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Watchmakers Know That Polish Counts
The centuries-old art of finissage commands attention from brands and collectors alike.
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At Van Cleef & Arpels, Going Into ‘Unknown Territories’
Rainer Bernard, the house’s director of research and development of watches, says a sense of exploration drives its horological efforts.
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Vacheron Constantin and the Met Forge a Partnership
Educational programs are the focus of the agreement between the brand and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but watches might come along, too.
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Piaget’s Distinctive Look and the Woman Who Styles It
Stéphanie Sivrière, who joined the Swiss watchmaker in 2002, now is its creative director of jewelry and watches.
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Horology Events on Your Autumn Agenda
The watch world’s calendar is packed with meet-ups, fairs, auctions, conferences and awards ceremonies.
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Do You Really Need a Watch Winder? The Debate Continues.
Fans say the devices provide benefits, including help with lubrication, but detractors say overuse can cause damage.