Hublot's MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System brings with it a new attempt at linear, automatic winding. Unlike similar systems that precede it, Hublot's dual, spring-dampened, gold weights provide the movement with bi-directional winding.

Only time will tell if the novel approach to winding leveraged in this particular manufacture piece will ultimately be retired, continue on in limited capacity like Corum's Automatic Golden Bridge, or be relegated to the odd phantom appearance like Tag Heuer's belt-driven Monaco V4 that debuted in 2004.

A concept piece created by Takuma Kawauchiya, the movement designer behind Grand Seiko's highly complicated Kodo movement.

Carol Besler, reporting for the New York Times, delves into the artistry, attention to detail, and quandaries of crafting stone dials for watches.

At Groh + Ripp, there are strict handling protocols and the workshop must be spotless. "It's rare that you can eat from the floor in a workshop, but in ours, you can," Ms. Ripp said. "It's very important to work clean, because any small piece of dirt could scratch the surface. You need specialized training from the beginning of the process to the end."

Stone-dialled watches are a treat to own as well as to work on, but absolutely require an extra level of care. The unique pleasure of getting to work on one, complemented by a measured dose of healthy trepidation, is almost on par with that of enamelled timepieces.

From the personal collection of Gerald Smith, who leant some of his pieces to the Tioga County Historical Society, in Owega, New York, for their 'From Dollhouse to Our House' exhibition.

Makers of high-precision lapping and finishing machines, both manually-operated and computer-controlled.

Omega's Darkside of the Moon Appollo 8 edition of their iconic Speedmaster adds a whimsical level of dimension to an already distinctively dimensional dial.

The laser-turned rendition of NASA’s Saturn V rocket, which has been substituted in for the small seconds hand, is finished through a 3-step process involving the application of white varnish, microablation, and laser blackening.

Czech-based film props rental company, PropsCom, has a notable selection of what appear to be serviceable, old-school watchmaking tools.

Sadly, albeit understandably, their availability is exclusive to film architects, prop masters, and filmmaking professionals

The latest in Fiona Kruger's Chaos Collection of timepieces features a cracked dial, with chamfered and polished edges, realized by Kari Voutilainen's dial manufacturer, Comblémine. It is powered by the Caliber Chaos I, created for Kruger by Agenhor.

The master balance against which Dominique Buser and Cyrano Devanthey, of Oscillon, set the frequency of the balance wheels they use in the creation of their hand-crafted timepieces.

Emily Yap, reporting for Options the Edge, spends a day with Rexhep Rexhepi and delves into the journey that brought him to where he is today.

Jordan Renaud served as the official clockmaker of The Canadian Clock Museum. He passed away in 2024, following a bout with cancer.

A man with a gentle and meticulous spirit, I knew Jordan for many years. Amongst several tools, he helped connect me with my first watch cleaning machine, which I still have to this day.