Timepieces

Close reading of individual watches — movements, design languages, and the decisions behind them.

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Timepieces · Feb 2026

No, this is not a toy. And it certainly isn’t a car.

The Hublot La Ferrari does not attempt to be subtle, and it makes no apologies for that. From the moment it comes…

Timepieces · Feb 2026

Watches That Survived World War II

World War II did not care about craftsmanship. It did not care about finishing, heritage, or brand reputation. It did not care…

Timepieces · Feb 2026

How Audemars Piguet Quietly Took Control of Modern Watchmaking?

In modern watchmaking, most brands are busy proving something. Proving relevance.Proving innovation.Proving heritage still matters. Audemars Piguet is doing something else entirely. It’s…