JOURNAL
Choosing the Right Movement
Published on September 27, 2026
The movement is the mechanical heart of a watch, but choosing one is not simply a matter of selecting the calibre with the longest power reserve or the highest specification.
The Golden Age of Dress Watches
Published on September 1, 2026
The 1950s and 1960s occupy a special place in the history of the wristwatch.
Pocket Watches Before the Wristwatch
Published on August 16, 2026
Long before the wristwatch became the natural place to read the time, the watch belonged in a pocket.
The Story Behind the Aureus Caseback
Published on July 30, 2026
The front of a watch belongs to the world. The caseback belongs to its owner.
What Makes a Great Dress Watch?
Published on July 19, 2026
A dress watch is one of the simplest types of wristwatch. That simplicity is also what makes it difficult to design well. Every proportion matters.
Why 38 mm Never Went Out of Style
Published on July 10, 2026
For much of the 1940s and 1950s, a gentleman’s wristwatch was considerably smaller than those worn today.
The Evolution of the Conteas Crown
Published on June 29, 2026
Some logos are created. Others are inherited. The Conteas crown belongs to the second category.
The Return of Conteas
Published on June 7, 2026
Some stories begin with a business plan. Others begin with a discovery. The return of Conteas started with a simple question: who was Conteas?