Not long ago, the conventional wisdom among Swiss watchmakers was that a complicated watch had to be housed in a setting befitting the expertise required to manufacture it. In other words: round case, ...

The world of horology is one where exquisite craftsmanship meets astronomical value. Certain timepieces transcend mere functionality to become coveted works of art, boasting intricate complications, ...

Some timepieces contain as many as 40 functions, but how many do their owners understand? By Anders Modig Davin BASEL, Switzerland — With 1,155 parts in the movement and 40 functions, including 23 ...

A smart watch with a high-res screen can recreate the appearance of almost any kind of display imaginable, including the classic split-flap screens once used at airports and train stations around the ...

Even without running a single app, mechanical watches can still be a wonderful distraction, particularly those models that leave all of their mechanical functionality exposed, or display the time in ...