We are disappointed with Casio Computer’s results for the March quarter, which indicate that its marketing activities in the watch business were not as effective as expected and that its music instruments business posted another large loss. In response to the disappointing results, the company has announced that it will embark on a major restructuring
Von Doren, which used the game’s notations on the dial of its first watch, plans to introduce a new version of the design this fall. Oyvind Von Doren Asbjornsen wasn’t content with slapping a rook or a bishop on a watch and calling it a chess-themed timepiece. A watchmaker who also is an avid player,
Architects say they find a certain affinity between designing major structures and smaller items to wear on the wrist. The commissioning of architects to design watches has been a thing at least since the 1950s. In more recent times, some brands have asked winners of architecture’s highest honor, the Pritzker Prize, to design a timepiece.
Ever since it had the cojones to launch in 2015, Swiss watchmaker Nove has been making waves. With each new release comes a distinctive fusion between eye-popping design and exemplary performance, and that’s without mentioning the approachable price points. As the brand explained, the ongoing philosophy is to stretch beyond timekeeping into the realm of
With auction season in full swing, it is not a simple task to keep track of all watches up for sale and their result. Moreover, navigating the vast luxury watch market can be overwhelming, with countless options and fluctuating prices. The sources for making the next purchases are manyfold – authorized retailers, pre-owned retailers, online
Living on opposite sides of the globe didn’t stop them from developing their B/1 timepiece, a nod to Brutalist architecture. Phillip Toledano, a visual artist and watch collector in New York City, and Alfred Chan, a watch designer and collector in Hong Kong, have never met in person. But last week, after three years of
The independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen was dubious about a show in Finland, but then he decided, “why not?” A 10-time winner at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the annual industry event often called the “Oscars of watchmaking,” Kari Voutilainen is among the most prestigious figures in independent horology. And in March, his work actually
The James Brand has teamed up with Timex for their third collaboration, showcasing a sophisticated take on the traditional field watch. The all-new James Brand x Timex GMT parts ways from the typical rugged look, offering a more formal look and feel with its sleek 41mm case. Crafted entirely from billet titanium, the watch offers