When watches moved from pocket to wrist, smaller sizes were a mechanical necessity, not just a style choice. The finest Swiss manufacturers produced compact movements that represented watchmaking at its best: elegance through efficiency. Today's renaissance of small watches isn't just a fashion's pendulum swing but rather a rediscovery of horological fundamentals.
Revived through visionary leadership, these luxury watch brands, once on the brink of extinction, have defied the odds by uniting heritage with modern ingenuity to reclaim their position in modern luxury.
The worldtimer watches concept emerged in the early 20th century as globalisation increased the need for tracking time across regions. Swiss watchmaker Louis Cottier developed the first practical world time mechanism in the 1930s, featuring a central local time display with a peripheral hour disc and city ring.
Discover exquisite pre-owned luxury at Second Movement, where horological masterpieces transcend mere timekeeping. These exceptional timepieces are not destined to languish in safes—they are meant to grace wrists, drawing reverent gazes and whispered admiration. From month-spanning power reserves to celestial complications that forge connections between wrist and cosmos, we present the most elite pre-owned luxury watches.
Every year at Watches And Wonders, we witness the unveiling of new timepieces from some of the world’s most respected watch brands. While many new models debut, a select few stand out for their design, mechanics and cultural relevance that signal their potential to become future icons.
In the sun-drenched paradise of Thailand's White Lotus resort, the real treasures aren't hidden in safes; they're proudly displayed on wrists. As HBO's wickedly addictive satire of privilege enters its third season, the horological choices of its characters speak volumes about wealth, taste, and the subtle art of flaunting both.