Independent watchmaking

Konstantin Chaykin’s Venus is Arty and Naughty

Botticelli tastefully reimagined.

Down to the Wire: De Bethune’s In-House Hairsprings

A bespoke hairspring for every balance?

The Urwerk UR-230 Goes Dark

Fibreglass-reinforced ceramic for the final UR-230.

Ensemble Debut: The Cavasino Inaugural Tourbillon FT60-S

Industrial engineering meets traditional craft.

The Owl is an Ambitious Debut from L’Atelier Bernard

An owlish creation with a duplex escapement.

Highlights: Independent Watchmaking at Phillips Hong Kong Fall 2025

From Louis Cottier to F.P. Journe

The Wild Watches of German Polosin

Cybernetic watchmaking from Moscow to Bristol.

Aubert Ramel Debuts with the Ouréa

A not-so-newcomer.

Fabian Pellet Debuts with Artisanal L’Essentiel

A Swiss watchmaker in Tokyo.

Hands On: Petermann Bédat’s Reference 1825 Does More with Less

Elegantly concise and top quality.