A Closer Look At The Christopher Ward Calibre SH21
Back in 2014, Christopher Ward broke into the world of in-house movement manufacturing with the introduction of the Calibre SH21. As an unexpected move to witness from a young, independent…
Topic: Watch Movements
Armand Nicolet O.H.M L15 Watch Review
The premise behind Swiss Armand Nicolet's "O.H.M" family of products is simple and should appeal to a variety of watch collectors. "O.H.M" stands for "original historical movement," and the collection…
The Amazing History & Functionality Of The Seiko Spring Drive Movement
The Seiko Spring Drive watch movement technology is one of the most unique, ingenious, efficient, and accurate calibers ever designed and is in a class of its own among modern…
Opportunities For Improvement In The Luxury Watch Industry In 2017
The luxury watch industry is finishing off a difficult year with industry reports continuing to be skeptical. I believe there are many bright spots and opportunities for improvements to re-establish…
Watches To Be 10% More ‘Swiss Made’ From January 01, 2017
On January 1, 2017, a new regulation will go into place concerning what qualifies a watch as "Swiss Made." You see, in the eyes of Swiss regulators and many consumers,…
How The Push For In-House Movements Ruined The Modern Luxury Watch Industry
This article will explain a series of cause-and-effect events which led to a particular situation in the world of the timepiece industry today. The modern luxury watch industry finds itself…
Video Shows Peek At Grand Seiko 9S Movement Manufacturing
Here's another fun video from Seiko, this time bringing us a rare, if brusque, peek at Grand Seiko watches being manufactured from start to finish with particular focus on the…
A Visit To STP Watch Movement Manufacture: Fossil Group’s Answer To ETA
STP stands for "Swiss Technology Production," and it is the Fossil Group's secret weapon to winning the mechanical watch market game. Opened in around 2008 and wholly owned by the…
Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Watch With New Caliber 36 Hands-On
For 2016, German watchmaker Glashütte Original introduces a new base movement they call the Caliber 36, and to start, these in-house-made movements will be showcased in the also new Glashütte…
Point/Counterpoint: Is An In-House Movement In A Watch That Important?
Welcome to Point/Counterpoint, an aBlogtoWatch column where two of our resident horological aficionados duke it out over a point of contention. Last time we asked "Are Vintage Watches Worth It?"…
Atelier De Chronométrie Number 1 Watch
The Atelier de Chronométrie Number 1 is the brand's debut piece and while its appeal is for a very specific kind of buyer, those who like it will likely be…