The increasing inclusion of silicon in Swiss-made watches is enabling the brands to move with the times, and using this ‘wonder material’ in high-end horology makes sense
The most persistent current trend in the watch industry is the practice of reviving old-school timepieces. They may look like yesteryear’s designs but they’re full of today’s best tech, says Adrian Hailwood
There’s no messing about when it comes to field watches – what you need is something that’s tough, water resistant, and easy to read. Adrian Hailwood presents some of the best examples around
This year, bi-metal watches are all the rage, and it’s totally understandable – why have just one colour when there’s the option for more? Adrian Hailwood presents the best two-tone timepieces of the hour
To think that you need to fly a plane to wear a pilot’s watch is missing the point – aviation-inspired timepieces are among the most iconic around. Adrian Hailwood shares some of the best new models
Complex, clever and costly, there’s no questioning the popularity of perpetual calendar watches, but it can be tricky displaying so much information successfully. Adrian Hailwood picks five new models that get it right
When it comes to watches, is the key to style down to embellishment, or is the secret actually adhering to the concept of ‘less is more’? Adrian Hailwood examines the new wave of simplicity in the watch world
Bronze has often been overlooked in the world of watchmaking, but all that’s changing with the introduction of some great new pieces, and they’ll only get better with age, says Adrian Hailwood
What’s in a name? When it comes to British horology, quite a lot as it turns out...Adrian Hailwood explains why Smith is the one to look for, and always has been.
Swiss watchmakers are looking to the past with their latest models, but are the re-issues worth investing in? Adrian Hailwood compares the old with the new
Rolex is reaching out to its fans with the new Explorer 214270's extended hands, but looking to older models will prove a sound investment for buyers, too, says director of Fellows Adrian Hailwood
