Why learn or even care about Watches ? – The Compass #1

Welcome to the first chapter of the Time-Telling Magazine’s “The Beginner’s Compass” series ! Since our mission is to make this digital magazine your go-to destination for anything Watches and Horology, we decided to introduce this new category of articles where we teach you EVERYTHING you need to know. As the title suggests, we will …

2024: The interlude year of the watch industry.

What a year. The world in 2024 kept getting crazier by the minute, and the things that happened kept shocking us. Yet the watch universe didn’t really abide to those rules and agendas, since it hit a kind of stagnant pond of mediocrity. This explains the title of this story written by yours truly, as …

The Panthère de Cartier is “that girl”.

You have probably already seen it and guessed it (unless you live under a rock), tis’ the season of the panther. It’s LITERALLY everywhere this fall. From invading your fyp with its viral TikTok trends; to turning up uninvited at the doorstep of your home, or basically its digital modern-day equivalent for the seasoned Gen-Z: …

Speake-Marin, an elegant spirit with a rebellious touch.

As the certified watch lover that I am, I can not help but gravitate towards brands, companies, houses, manufactures… that offer something more than the usual cases, dials and silhouettes. Which explains why I’m always on the lookout for the nichest of niche brands and smallest of micro brands. However, the brand that I’ll be …

Universal Genève: A company that really matters.

Universal Genève’s potential can be easily compared to that of the most important and recognizable watch companies. And I am prepared to die on that hill.  I decided today to tell you guys about the watch company that made me start selling my collection to have a “100% exclusive Universal Genève” Lineup. I fancy myself …

The very *Demure* Piaget Limelight Gala Aventurine.

A starry night sky at hands reach. To the fine and elegant ladies, or gentlemen with exquisite taste, today is your day. Today we’re talking Piaget, a brand so synonymous with iconic designs and real elegance. Piaget’s charm is unmatched and inescapable, to the point that it made me go a little back to an …

The artistry of Berneron: A breath of fresh air.

Today, we are going to talk about an unusual watchmaker, with a revolutionary idea in the world of watchmaking, from his designs to the movement that make these artworks functional. Sylvain Berneron, an independent watchmaker based in Neuchatel, Switzerland, he previously worked as a creative director for Breitling, Sylvain Berneron is a 34-year-old French designer …

Khanjar, more than an emblem for Oman.

The story of Sultan Qaboos bin Said and his watch collection is truly fascinating! It’s a tale of a leader that had a deep appreciation for fine timepieces. One of the first challenges Qaboos faced was the Dhofar Rebellion, a communist insurgency. He skillfully navigated this crisis, securing support from the Shah of Iran, King …

The Hunt for the Ref. 2726: A JLC obsession.

If there’s one brand that keeps my heart racing, it’s Jaeger-LeCoultre. Yes, I’m a total JLC devotee. No other watchmaker has quite the same mix of elegance, history, and technical brilliance wrapped into one perfect timepiece. Whether it’s their Master collection, the iconic Reverso, or a deep dive into their complications, Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are mechanical …

Is Patek Philippe Losing Its Touch with the Cubitus Collection?

Since my journey in the world of watch collecting began, and even before that, my love for watches as both functional tools and beautiful accessories has only grown. Each watch design tells a story, from the intricate movement to the case shape, reflecting the artistry of jewelers, watchmakers, and designers who bring these pieces to …