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Introducing: The Oris ProPilot X Caliber 400 'Laser' Brings A Light Show To The Dial

A new laser treatment introduces a kaleidoscope of colors to the Pro Pilot X.

Introducing: Takashi Murakami Releases A New Flying Tourbillon Flower Watch Made Entirely Of Sapphire Crystal

Murakami's fourth release with Hublot is his most conceptual yet.

Obituary: Jörg Bucherer, the King of European Watch Retail

Jörg G. Bucherer, the third generation to run the Bucherer retail chain, passed away on Monday evening at age 87. The news was first reported by Swiss newspapers including Le Temps. His death comes less than three months after agreeing to sell his family business to Rolex in a multi-billion franc move that shocked the entire industry, but secured the future of the company. He led an extraordinary life, being one of the last remaining people to have worked directly with Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, and building a reputation as a man about town. Known for his fast cars and beautiful women in his youth, he was always extremely closely guarded when it came to media appearances. Bucherer took over the business in 1977, and had been at the centre of the industry ever since. Having navigated many turbulent periods in matchmaking, he not only kept the Lucerne-based retailer afloat, but steered it to the very top, with the business now counting over 100 points of sale across Europe and America, making it the biggest seller of Rolex watches anywhere. The historic Bucherer store in Lucerne. Image – Bucherer When Bucherer took the reins from his father, the industry was in turmoil in the aftermath of the Quartz Crisis. That didn’t stop him as he expanded the company from its Swiss base into new territories such as Austria and Germany in 1980s. He would go on to acquire other retailers as he pursued expansion, including Kurz Group in 1989 and Swiss Lion in 2001. The real b...

Jörg Bucherer, Head Of Watch Retailer, Passes Away At 87

The news comes three months after the surprise sale of his retail network to Rolex.  

Only Watch: A hopeful outlook for the watch community

Christie’s “Passion for Time” is a Single-Owner Watch Auction with Over 110 Rare Lots

Introducing: There's A New Lightest Watch In Town: The Ming LW.01

At 8.8 grams for the manual movement and 10.8 grams for the automatic, it claims to have broken any previous known record – and looks phenomenal too.

Breaking News: Only Watch Charity Auction Postponed To 2024

The organization has issued an official statement concerning the current controversy and its plans for the future of the charitable auction.

Why Santa Laura wants Only Watch to demonstrate full transparency

6 Steel Sports Watch Options that are Both (Relatively) Affordable and Definitely Obtainable - Reprise

Unless you have been residing under a large rock in recent years, you are most probably (and perhaps quite painfully) aware that the classic steel sports watches designed by Gérald Genta for Audemars Piguet (Royal Oak) and Patek Philippe (Nautilus) are both beyond the financial reach of most people and in many cases simply not available even if you can afford them. Here Colin Alexander Smith shares six more affordable and more available sports watches that have caught his eye over the last few years.

Time to Shine: Celeb Watch Roundup from Exhilarating Fashion Month

Questions about Only Watch, Luc Pettavino, and all the answers provided so far

Introducing: IWC Surprise Launches A New 'Mojave Desert' Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Edition

And we've got the need for Mohav... never mind.

Business News: Leonardo DiCaprio Invests In Young Sustainability-Focused Watch Brand ID Genève

A CHF 2 million seed round with DiCaprio's participation comes on the heels of the announcement of the brand's latest collection, the Circular S.

The 48 Best Automatic Watches Under $500

Let’s be honest: not everyone can spend thousands of dollars on every new watch purchase, especially someone who might just be getting into the watch collecting hobby or perhaps looking to spend $1,000 or so to assemble his or her first three-watch collection. Fortunately, there are a plethora of options out there in the sub-$500 watch category, with choices from the usual suspects like Seiko, Citizen, Swatch, Timex, and Orient, as well as from several microbrands that offer worthwhile options in that narrow price range as well. Here we have compiled a selection of the best automatic watches under $500 that deserve to be on your radar - and perhaps even in your collection. Before we begin, some important ground rules: Our curated list will feature watches costing under $500, and equipped with an automatic movement inside. The very few exceptions to the under-$500 rule will be called out in the descriptions below. As always, we can’t include every potential watch that meets the criteria in this range, but you can find some others in several other guides on our site, such as our lists of The 60 Best Seiko Watches and The 51 Best Microbrands. Finally, in order for this list to flow properly, the watches will be grouped together according to the following style categories: 1) Dive, 2) Dress, 3) Everyday Finally, at the end of the list, we will shout out a handful of watches that are worthy of notice but just missed the cut on price. Dive Watches: S...

In The Shop: Timex Collaborates With seconde/seconde/ To Have A Little Fun With The Most Famous Nicknames In Watch History

The 'iykyk' collaboration is a playfully irreverent limited edition made for those in the know. Because if you know, you know…

Announcements: The Watch Library Foundation Lets You Search More Than 320,000 Archival Documents Dating To 1650

A new digital platform seeks to promote watchmaking heritage with a searchable database of archives.

Vintage Watches: Five New(ish) Book Recommendations For The Vintage Watch Enthusiast

Old watches, new volumes.

anOrdain Unveils Model 3 Method with Wood-Grain Enamel Dial

Hands-On: Taking A Look At 12 Unique Pieces From Only Watch 2023

Getting up close and personal with the auction's most exciting creations.

Review: The New Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle with Green Dial

The Traditionnelle collection is Vacheron Constantin’s take on Geneva haute horlogerie traditions stemming from the 18th century. Yet time and time again, the manufacturer has shown that it isn’t afraid of adding contemporary touches to its Traditionnelle timepieces. Recent additions such as the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface have seen the collection embrace the use ofRead More

The Series 8 GMT from Citizen is the ultimate watch for today’s jetsetters and digital nomads

Watch Spotting: Ringo Starr Wearing A Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5065A At The Musician's Hall of Fame In Nashville

He'd like to be, under the sea, with Aquanaut on on his wrist, in the shade. Instead, The Beatles drummer had it on as he was inducted into the HOF.

H. Moser & Cie x MB&F; Streamliner Pandamonium: The Most Unique Watch in the Only Watch 2023 Auction

For a minute repeater, the volume and clarity of the sound is important. The Moser x MB&F; Streamliner Pandamonium is made from stainless steel and has hollowed-out segments inside the case to amplify the sound. But it's the Panda playing DJ that makes this unique piece repeater so special.

Hands-On: Does The Apple Watch Ultra 2 Make It Into This Mechanical Watch Lover's Collection? (Video)

It looks identical to its predecessor, but the new cycling features as well as "double-tap" might've put me over the edge.

The Gelfman IN-16 Nixie Watch: A Retrofuturistic Timepiece

Rare Roger W. Smith Series 2 Open Dial offered for sale at Wristcheck

A. Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar in platinum with a black dial

Montblanc Unveils Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon with wooden dial

Introducing: What You Need To Know About the Apple Watch Series 9 And Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Live Pics)

We're live from Cupertino and ready to talk "Double Tap."