The Art Deco-influenced shape has returned in several new models. By Robin Swithinbank Close your eyes and think of a watch. Most people picture a round shape, perhaps with sloping lugs that hold a ...

The chief executive of Soner Watches, who prefers square and rectangular timepieces, has written a book, “Beyond Round Watches.” By Penelope Colston As the founder and chief executive of the Swedish ...

When men’s watches began making the transition from pocket to wrist around the early 20th century, they were often simply pocket watches fitted with wire lugs and a strap. (Prior to this, watches worn ...

The author Truman Capote was, according to legend, once so incensed by the watch a journalist interviewing him was wearing that he flung his own across the table. “Take that ugly watch off your wrist, ...

On the heels of the controversial release of the Patek Philippe Cubitus—about which we have had rather mixed thoughts ranging from straight criticism to a conversation with its creator—we thought it ...

When we think of wristwatches, we tend to think of circle. A watch is round, and thus shall it always be. Right? Wrong. While a majority of watches are indeed round, square and rectangular shapes are ...

We are always scouring the web for the most amazing watches currently available, and each Friday Shopping Time shares five standout timepieces with you. On the heels of the controversial release of ...

Square or rectangular shapes have been around since the dawn of the wristwatch, yet they remain something of an anomaly compared to the overwhelmingly dominant circular timepiece. Still, here at ...

How does one break into the confusing, esoteric world of watch nerdery? Our new column, “How to Be a Watch Guy,” aims to answer all your new watch guy questions, and help you navigate the always ...

On the heels of the controversial release of the Patek Philippe Cubitus—about which we have had rather mixed thoughts ranging from straight criticism to a conversation with its creator—we thought it ...