In Switzerland, for example, they have long been a large proportion of the industry’s work force. But that hasn’t meant recognition. By Anders Modig Davin Reporting from La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland ...

My mom recently gave me the watch my grandfather wore much of his adult life. Some of my memories of him were wearing that watch and playing mahjong as I would quietly observe. Timepieces, like humans ...

“The history of Breguet is the history of the kings,” says Breguet, the founder’s descendant and the company’s vice president, head of patrimony. “It’s a history of Europe. It’s a history of ...

RGM Watch Co. of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, is one of the last all-American watchmakers around. Unlike most American watch companies, RGM hand-makes its movement parts in-house. The complex interior ...

Containing between 132-136 grams of gold, this was a model that put the “luxury” in “luxury sports watch.” Indeed, while quartz technology was putting entire watchmaking concerns out of business, it ...

How many golden ages can a house live through? Three, if you’re Urban Jürgensen. The name may be unfamiliar to some, but certainly not to anyone who considers himself a serious watch enthusiast. For ...

When it comes to watches, mechanical timepieces are considered the best investment in terms of quality and value retention. But even in the world of luxury timepieces, very few brands can craft their ...

Nestled in the captivating embrace of the Jura Mountains in Switzerland, Joux Valley, also known as Vallée de Joux, is a destination that radiates enchantment. This picturesque valley is a haven of ...

There is a shortage of watchmakers in the U.S., which has vexed upstart American watch brands looking to grow. Rolex’s new school for watchmakers opened in Dallas last fall and includes 27 students in ...