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DRESSING UP

We take a detour from complications to discuss the factors to consider when purchasing a dress watch

COLOUR POP

Easily Rolex’s most versatile design, the introduction of the 41mm version of the Oyster Perpetual addresses a market gap with a fresh take on a venerable range

We Look At The Foundation Of Certain Designs And Their Modern Day Reinterpretations

We look at the foundation of certain designs and their modern-day reinterpretations

What To Look Out For When Getting Dual Time Complication

The relevance of the dual-time complication should not be affected by present-day circumstances as it is still a compelling complication to own. We highlight what to look out for when getting one

We Wrote 2019 GPHG-Winning Stefan Kudoke And He Took Time Off From Making Watches To Reply

We wrote 2019 GPHG-winning Stefan Kudoke and he took time off from making watches to reply

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5303r-001 Sounds As Good As It Looks

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5303R-001 sounds as good as it looks

Dive Watch, The Most Famous Look For A Wristwatch

The dive watch might be the most famous look for a wristwatch. We examine the popularity of this very specific and constraining aesthetic

Anthony De Haas Explains The 2020 Novelties

A. Lange & Sohne Director of Product Development Anthony de Haas regales us with his usual wit as he explains the 2020 novelties

Chanel J12 - Gem Of A Timepiece

Chanel watchmaking presents the clearest representation of its values in the J12 X-Ray – literally. This gem of a timepiece also gives us the chance to wax lyrical about the J12 overall

The Hermes Arceau Lift Tourbillon Minute Repeater Tells An Intriguing Tale

The Hermes Arceau Lift tourbillon minute repeater tells an intriguing tale

New Standards

The entire Rolex Submariner range gets an update, in an unexpected development

Ceramic And Bronze Watches

WOW Singapore and Thailand editors discuss their views and tastes in ceramic and bronze watches

Heavy Metal

To conclude our foray into the world of bracelets, here are eight of the most popular types, with a special note for one grand new entry

On The Pace

Chronographs are complex, but buying one should not be. We break down the essentials one should consider before pulling the trigger

Crystal Art

WOW visits Cristalleries de Saint-Louis where the millefiori dials are produced for Hermès

Double Time

The new A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone sneaks into the issue after a delayed debut for 2020

Gold Experience

Panerai takes a stroll down the precious metal lane with its rendition of the Luminor Marina in gold

Compositional Glory

There are a few relatively recent standout watches in ceramic that deserve their own space, which is what they get here. Besides that, we also look at a few high-tech materials and processes that are definitely not ceramic, but are new for 2020

Military Precision

Walter von Kanel has retired as CEO of Longines, after more than 50 years at the firm. We pay tribute to this legendary merchant of time

Countdown Conversation

Two WOW editors sit down (virtually) to talk about their respective relationships with chronographs

Lionel Favre

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Product Design Director has deep roots in watch and jewellery that make him uniquely suited to tackle icons such as the Reverso

All Tomorrow's Parties

When exhibitions and parties are possible once more, the watchmaking shows will take on very different flavours. We take a look at how we arrived at this state of affairs

Down To A T

Reed Krakoff brings a whimsical touch to his debut collection for Tiffany & Co.

15 Years Of Crazy Hours: Meet Nicholas Rudaz, Coo Of Franck Muller

We spoke to Franck Muller COO Nicholas Rudaz about the Crazy Hours 15th anniversary as well as brand philosophy.

Anniversary Cruise

Harry Winston celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Ocean collection in ostentatious style.

Ferociously Rare

For the Petite Heure Minute Smalta Clara, Jaquet Droz introduces one of the most complicated artistic techniques to its repertoire of traditional art

Knack Panthere

Marie-Laure Cérède, creation director of Cartier Watchmaking Studio, discusses the maison’s adroit watchmaking skill in creating the siren allure of the Révélation d’une Panthère in the face of other brand icons

Ethics In Luxury

“Sustainability” and “ethics” have been buzzwords in the luxury industry with the increasing number of investigative studies and proactive actions taken by major luxury houses to bring the issues to the forefront

Red Carpet Treatment

When Chopard was offered the opportunity to redesign the Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or, it heralded 20 years of red carpet-worthy bejeweled accessories

Elegantly Aggressive

Roger Dubuis’s “dare to be rare” motto means its undeniably feminine watches can be elegantly aggressive like the new Velvet Caviar series