by Jon Edwards

Jon Edwards

Remembering Fricker

The German manufacturer behind a plethora of microbrands.

An Education in Precision

“[T]his is not a job but a lifestyle.” – Herman Mayer

W.E. Gascoigne

Watchmaker's shop in Macclesfield, UK circa 1910

Project Minotaur

The Off Hours crew is building a watch.

Here's Hoping 2021 Rises Like a Phoenix From the Ashes of 2020

Grand feu enamel, hand engraving, hand finishing—a majestic display of handcraft in a unique piece from Schwarz Etienne & L'Atelier Blandenier. Peter Speake-Marin delves into the craft & techniques involved in bringing The Phoenix Collaboration from concept through to final product.

The Enduring Allure of the Rolex Day-Date

“This was arguably the most special day of his career, after he helped end Cleveland’s long title drought. To honor it, the King chose the President.”

Finding Purpose & Learning Perseverance Through Horology

Self-taught Australian horologist, Reuben Schoots, nears completion of his first watch movement.

“It’s an Effortlessly Cool Watch, Not Unlike the Man Himself.”

I kinda dig that Brad Pitt enjoys sporting a Rolex Explorer.

Digging Into the Details of Richard Mille’s Lower-Key, Extra Flat Timepieces

Differential From Philippe Dufour's Duality

UK Watchmaking Stamps

Equal parts impressed and charmed with this commemorative set of stamps from the Isle of Man, featuring Roger W. Smith, George Daniels, and John Harwood.

Image credit Jon Edwards

Watchmaking Officially Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Wildlife Hazard Turned Wrist Hardware

Breitling’s new Superocean sports a brown NATO strap made from Outerknown ECONYL, a material repurposed from abandoned fishing nets.

Trailer for The Keeper of Time

A documentary featuring the likes of Philippe Dufour, F.P. Journe, & Roger W. Smith.

King Seiko Returns

In a limited run of 3000 pieces. This was a truly exceptional timekeeper back in the 1960s.

A Bat-Signal for the Wrist

The crown of MB&F's 10th anniversary addition of the HM3 Frog is nano-polished by the Swiss startup, Rayform, to achieve a caustic effect that reflects the brand's logo.

MB&F's HM3 Frog X is officially the first watch to integrate the Rayform's light-shaping technology.

Image credit Rayform SA

Ontario Government Passes Legislation to Make Daylight Time Permanent

“Ontario is now poised to lead the way on ending this outdated practice”

An AP Everyone Can Afford

Le maître du poulet frit depuis 2014.