A one-man family business still produces watch straps and other small leather items. But the number of such companies has been declining sharply in Italy.
Category: Watches and Clocks
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Can’t Buy the Watch You Want? It’s Partly a Lack of Watchmakers.
With student enrollments down and retirements rising, Swiss brands worry that growth will stall.
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A New Trio of Watches That Honors Breitling’s Founding Family
Each timepiece is named after the brand’s patriarchs, spanning three generations of craftsmen.
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What Do Women Want on Their Wrists?
Four female horological experts tell us. (Spoiler: Not one of them was wearing a watch specifically designed for women.)
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TAG Heuer’s Watches Now Have Her Touch
Carole Forestier-Kasapi’s first projects for the Swiss brand, including a solar energy movement, are being introduced this year.
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The Tale of a Clock and the Family That Cares for It
In the Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende, the Vázquezes have maintained the town clock for four decades.
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‘Beautiful, Forgotten Watches’ Are Getting Second Lives
A Thai jewelry designer customizes vintage timekeepers while honoring their imperfections.
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The Little Black Watch Is the New Little Black Dress
Dior, Chopard, Bulgari and Ralph Lauren are among the brands that recently introduced small watches in the fashionable shade.
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Of Cartier and Crocodiles
The house’s creations for the Mexican star María Félix, like her double baby croc necklace and La Doña watches, are part of an exhibition opening in Mexico City.
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Intricate Enamel Pieces From a Storied Indian Jewelry Family
Plus: new ranges of medjool dates, floral-print bags for men and more from T’s cultural compendium.
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A Watch Dealing Mogul, at 19
Linden Lazarus has spent most of his teen years selling timepieces. Now, he has employees to help out.
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Erotic Watches Show More Than the Time
Brands like Ulysse Nardin and Blancpain say their risqué timepieces showcase specialty skills like enameling, engraving and micropainting.