Ross Chapman stands out in British horology for his mastery of luxury watch repair and his drive to advance the craft. His journey began with rigorous training at Europe’s largest authorized retailer, ...

A trip to the jeweler's more than four decades ago changed time for watchmaker Robert Greenwood. The young hardware salesman had been sent to have his wife's glasses repaired at Sissel's Agate and ...

Certified Watchmaker Suleman Qureshi highlights the fading craft of high-end mechanical watchmaking and the need to preserve this rare skill. Mechanical watchmaking is an art of precision, discipline ...

The choices: Pay more for local service, or send it off for what may be a lengthy stay with its maker. By Victoria Gomelsky Owning a mechanical watch comes with at least one guarantee: Every five or ...

A Swiss designer decided there’s nothing like a bit of tie-dye or a manga pattern to brighten up her bench. By Vivian Morelli Watchmakers’ tools are known for being practical. Colorful? No. But for ...

Montblanc, the German luxury brand with a history that dates back to 1906, is best-known for its writing instruments, in particular its Meisterstück pens that have been used by world leaders to sign ...