Three stories,
kept in time.
Selected watch-industry reporting, retained by date.
- 01
Nomos turns its dials into an atelier
Nomos’s made-to-order Twice Unique collection treats five familiar models as canvases for nine artist-led dial designs. Each commission pairs a steel watch with an 18K gold counterpart, favouring handwork and individuality over conventional limited-edition logic.
- 02
The GPHG finalists set the stage for November
The 2026 GPHG finalists are now public ahead of the November 7 ceremony. Revised, non-gendered categories and a new jury president signal an awards institution seeking a broader global audience—while giving smaller brands a meaningful stage.
- 03
Rolex sends four unique Daytonas to charity auction
Four one-off, season-inspired gem-set Daytonas will be sold separately by Phillips in London on September 28. The proceeds support the Federer Foundation and Re:wild, placing a rare public Rolex project at the intersection of craftsmanship and philanthropy.
- 01
Geneva Watch Days signals a renewed search for volume
With 71 brands and nearly 400 new watches, the fair pointed to smaller cases, bolder design and a renewed interest in more attainable price points—an industry response to shrinking unit sales and younger buyers.
- 02
Hermès’s watchmaking ambitions meet a perception problem
After two decades of investment, Hermès is building real watchmaking scale. Yet its association with Birkin access and weaker resale values shows that technical capability alone does not create collector confidence.
- 03
Watch fairs multiply as the industry looks for new audiences
Geneva Watch Days continues to grow, new collector-led fairs are emerging in the US, and MCH Group is preparing Basilia for 2027. Physical shows are becoming places for brands, media and communities to meet—not merely order-taking events.