The Independents
John Harrison and the Longitude Problem: How a ...
The story of John Harrison represents one of history's greatest struggles between craft and establishment. A carpenter from Yorkshire with no formal training solved the longitude problem that had defeated...
John Harrison and the Longitude Problem: How a ...
The story of John Harrison represents one of history's greatest struggles between craft and establishment. A carpenter from Yorkshire with no formal training solved the longitude problem that had defeated...
The History of Oris Watches: How a 100 Year Old...
TL;DR: Oris is one of the few remaining independent Swiss watch manufacturers, with over 120 years of history and a current range sitting in the £1,000–£3,500 sweet spot. The Aquis...
The History of Oris Watches: How a 100 Year Old...
TL;DR: Oris is one of the few remaining independent Swiss watch manufacturers, with over 120 years of history and a current range sitting in the £1,000–£3,500 sweet spot. The Aquis...
Hands-On with the Studio Underd0g: A Watch Revi...
TL;DR: Studio Underd0g's 01Series Gen 3 is a £550 manual-wind chronograph that prioritises personality over everything else. Bespoke Seagull ST-1901B movement, 38.5mm case (now slimmed to 12.9mm), four colourways that...
Hands-On with the Studio Underd0g: A Watch Revi...
TL;DR: Studio Underd0g's 01Series Gen 3 is a £550 manual-wind chronograph that prioritises personality over everything else. Bespoke Seagull ST-1901B movement, 38.5mm case (now slimmed to 12.9mm), four colourways that...
The History of Independent Watchmaking
TL;DR: The names at the top of independent watchmaking — George Daniels, Philippe Dufour, François-Paul Journe, Kari Voutilainen — represent the highest level of craft in horology. Their work is...
The History of Independent Watchmaking
TL;DR: The names at the top of independent watchmaking — George Daniels, Philippe Dufour, François-Paul Journe, Kari Voutilainen — represent the highest level of craft in horology. Their work is...
Watch Glossary: Timepiece Terminology and Watch...
TL;DR: A complete reference for watch terminology — case components, dial elements, movement types, complications, and industry terms — explained in plain language with practical notes on what actually matters...
Watch Glossary: Timepiece Terminology and Watch...
TL;DR: A complete reference for watch terminology — case components, dial elements, movement types, complications, and industry terms — explained in plain language with practical notes on what actually matters...
How a Mechanical Watch Works: A Guide to Mechan...
TL;DR: A mechanical watch runs on stored physical energy — no battery, no electronics. You wind the mainspring (by hand or via a rotor on your wrist), and that energy...
How a Mechanical Watch Works: A Guide to Mechan...
TL;DR: A mechanical watch runs on stored physical energy — no battery, no electronics. You wind the mainspring (by hand or via a rotor on your wrist), and that energy...