Technique
Beneath the dial: anatomy of an automatic movement
Two hundred parts, four hertz, and the silence of honest mechanics. From mainspring to escapement, a tour of the machine you carry without seeing.
Read the story 4 May 2026 · 7 min read
History · Featured
The Submariner, or how Rolex invented a category
Before the 6204, you dove with a watch in spite of itself, not because of it. The story of the reference that created the dive watch as a genre.
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Guides
Buying your first mechanical watch: a reasoned guide, 500 to 3,000 €
Seiko 5, Tissot PRX, Hamilton Khaki, Longines, Tudor. Five tiers, five philosophies, and one rule: buy the one you’ll actually wear every day.
