Microbrands are about the only thing in this world that still gives me goosebumps. Bonus points if the microbrand is Japanese. So you can deduce the emotions I got after getting my hands on one of KUOE KYOTO’s best looking watches. There’s a lot to be said here. A lot of emotions as I said, a …
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Let me say it again. Patek Philippe did not disappoint. The face of high watchmaking had a –how can I say it nicely– a “setback” this past October 2024, with its leaked Cubitus collection. The 3 watches that quite literally SHOOK the watch world as well as our flawless perception of the brand and its …
The Swiss watch industry is now ticking to a more anxious rhythm. President Donald Trump’s 3rd of April’s decision to slap a hefty 31% tariff on Swiss imports has sent shockwaves through the horology world. This move not only threatens to inflate the price tags of coveted timepieces but also casts a shadow over the …
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The most beautiful watches this year are the ones on gold bracelets. Period. I wanted to start by making that strong statement, to set the tone for this article and the ones to come. Because my dear friends, this year’s W&W was actually really good, and we intend to highlight the beauty and technical genius …
Disclaimer to all of you dear readers: Put your big boy pants on because things are about to get rocky. Let me kick things off by being crystal clear. Watches are tools. Watches have always been tools. Sure, they can be luxurious, glamorous, and even status symbols, but at their core, they’re made for a …
Read more “Tactical Watches: The Coolest Most Overlooked Side of Horology.”
THIS IS NOT A BORING GENTA ARTICLE GUYS !!! I promise you. I had to write that in full caps because this very persistent intrusive thought lingering in the back of my head, has been VERY present for the entirety of the 2 weeks I have dedicated to researching and thinking about today’s topic. I …
Read more “The Most Interesting Era of Mr. Gérald Genta’s Design Career.”
At Time-Telling, we like to think that we are pioneers in the African/Arab « Horology journalism » scene, and we take great pride in that. So you can only imagine how significant and monumental it can be for us to get the opportunity to speak freely about the pioneering North-African-rooted luxury watch company that is MAGANA. You …
Read more “MAGANA: The Moroccan Watch Company you need to know about.”
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 …
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 …
Read more “Speake-Marin, an elegant spirit with a rebellious touch.”
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 …
Read more “Universal Genève: A company that really matters.”
