Independent watchmaking

In-Depth: A Guide to the Original F.P. Journe Tourbillon Remontoir d’Egalite

Serial numbers, production years, and dial types.

Hands-On with the Atelier de Chronométrie Chronometer – Reviving the Omega Calibre 30 Chronometer

Atelier de Chronometrie bestows fine finishing to the prize-winning Omega calibre 30 from the 1960s.

Introducing the MB&F x Alain Silberstein LM1

MB&F's second outing with Alain Silberstein gives the LM1 a facelift in the distinctive, whimsical style of the French designer.

F.P. Journe Creates Unique Centigraphe with Blue Nacre Dial for Brain Research

The only one with a mother of pearl dial, this special Centigraphe will be sold to benefit a Parisian medical institute in June 2016.

A Drop of the Oldest & Most Expensive Rum Ever Inside Speake-Marin’s New Watch

Speake-Marin's Rum Watch contains a capsule of Harewood rum, bottled 236 years ago. Specs and pricing follow.

Hands-On with the MB&F HMX Black Badger

MB&F collaborates with Black Badger to create a limited edition, glow-in-the-dark HMX. You'll find opinions, specs and pricing below.

Greubel Forsey Introduces the Art Piece 2, a Wristwatch Carrying a Sapphire Micro-Portrait

The Art Piece 2 combines Greubel Forsey's Double Tourbillon 30° with a nano-engraving on a sapphire plate seen through a microscope.

Hands-On with the Ressence Type 5BB “Black Black” Diver

Ressence takes its inimitable oil-filled, crown-less wristwatch underwater with the Type 5 diver, giving a sporty edge to its innovative timekeeper.

Introducing the RGM 151 Corps of Engineers, 38.5mm with a Fired Enamel Dial

Modelled on the look of First World War pocket watches, the RGM 151 Corps of Engineers features a vitreous enamel dial and oddly, an Omega automatic movement. You'll find specs and pricing below.

Hands-On with Urwerk’s Menacingly Medieval UR-105 T-Rex

Looking like a weapon from Game of Thrones, the UR-105 T-Rex is Urwerk's latest creation, but one that harks back to the brand's origins. We go up close with the T-Rex, complete with original photos and pricing.
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