The Independents
The Watches Luxury Brands Don't Want You To Kno...
TL;DR: Three conglomerates (Swatch Group, Richemont, LVMH) control almost every watch brand you've heard of. Their watches aren't bad — but they're designed by committee to minimise risk. Independent brands...
The Watches Luxury Brands Don't Want You To Kno...
TL;DR: Three conglomerates (Swatch Group, Richemont, LVMH) control almost every watch brand you've heard of. Their watches aren't bad — but they're designed by committee to minimise risk. Independent brands...
The Truth About Microbrands: What £500 Actually...
TL;DR: Most microbrands use the same factories, same suppliers, same movements — the difference is design execution and quality control, not specs. The brands consistently worth buying: Lorier, Baltic, Halios,...
The Truth About Microbrands: What £500 Actually...
TL;DR: Most microbrands use the same factories, same suppliers, same movements — the difference is design execution and quality control, not specs. The brands consistently worth buying: Lorier, Baltic, Halios,...
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Watch Movements
TL;DR: Three movement types—manual mechanical (hand-wound), automatic (self-winding via wrist motion), and quartz (battery-powered, most accurate). Four manufacturers power most of the industry: ETA, Sellita, Seiko, and Miyota. For most...
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Watch Movements
TL;DR: Three movement types—manual mechanical (hand-wound), automatic (self-winding via wrist motion), and quartz (battery-powered, most accurate). Four manufacturers power most of the industry: ETA, Sellita, Seiko, and Miyota. For most...
Independent Watchmaking: A Guide to British Wat...
British watchmaking nearly died in the quartz crisis. What's come back isn't a revival of the old industry — it's something different. A handful of founders working out of small...
Independent Watchmaking: A Guide to British Wat...
British watchmaking nearly died in the quartz crisis. What's come back isn't a revival of the old industry — it's something different. A handful of founders working out of small...
Independent Watchmaking in 2025: Why Now Is the...
Discover the best watch buys under €5,000 from independent brands in 2025. Find your perfect piece & learn why now is the golden age to start a watch collection.
Independent Watchmaking in 2025: Why Now Is the...
Discover the best watch buys under €5,000 from independent brands in 2025. Find your perfect piece & learn why now is the golden age to start a watch collection.
Who's in the AHCI in 2025? An Independent Horol...
In the intricate world of horology, the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) stands as a beacon for independent watchmakers who dare to craft timepieces unbound by corporate constraints. This...
Who's in the AHCI in 2025? An Independent Horol...
In the intricate world of horology, the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) stands as a beacon for independent watchmakers who dare to craft timepieces unbound by corporate constraints. This...