Seiko exponentially improves the accuracy of its Spring Drive movement, now measured in seconds per year, rather than month.

Timex has been hitting it out of the park for the past several years: The Marlin, the Q, the S1…the flood of awesome, affordable watches does not cease. And many of said watches feature mechanical ...

Wristwatches are trending among the younger set, and they often have questions as to what makes for a good first watch.

From the ubiquitous 4R36 to the cutting-edge Grad Seiko Spring Drive, Seiko has led the way in affordable reliability and advancing timekeeping precision. Seiko is one of the most beloved watch brands ...

Had trouble finding a mechanical chronograph that doesn’t cost as much as several months’ rent? You’re not alone. Mechanical chronograph movements are complicated objects to produce — far more ...

Certified Watchmaker Suleman Qureshi highlights the fading craft of high-end mechanical watchmaking and the need to preserve this rare skill. Mechanical watchmaking is an art of precision, discipline ...

Smartwatches and fitness trackers have dominated the timepiece market for a few years, but recently, there has been a revived interest in mechanical watches. While they may lack the bells and whistles ...

I always had a thing for mechanical watches’ intricate machinery. But I gave up my Swiss timepiece for Apple Watch’s amazingly smart functionality. And now someone has gone to the trouble of marrying ...

Italian luxury brand Bulgari has released what it says is the world's thinnest mechanical watch. Called the Octo Finissimo Ultra, it is the latest in the company's Octo collection of watches and has a ...

When you think of open-source hardware, you probably think of electronics and maker tools– RepRap, Arduino, Adafruit, et cetera. Yet open source is an ethos and license, and is in no way limited to ...

Back in the late ’60s, even the most clairvoyant observer couldn’t have predicted the havoc about to be wrought upon Switzerland’s watch industry by quartz technology. So revolutionary, then ...

Sony’s limited-edition $780 PlayStation mechanical watch blends PS1 nostalgia with real watchmaking. Here’s why it feels more like a luxury statement than a gimmick.