Blogs: DIY Watches and More

Mar 19, 2026

A great dress watch does one thing perfectly: it looks sharp under a shirt cuff without screaming for attention. No bulky dive bezels. No busy chronograph subdials. Just a clean dial, a slim case, ...

Mar 18, 2026

Emerald Fennell's 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights has the internet obsessing over its lavish costumes, bold Chanel jewelry, and Gothic mood. But if you paused the movie looking for a specific ...

Mar 16, 2026

Suits has become one of the most rewatched shows in streaming history. The legal drama about sharp-dressed lawyers at a top New York firm naturally attracted attention for its fashion, and the watc...

Mar 12, 2026

HBO's Succession is not just a show about a billionaire family fighting over a media empire. The show is a masterclass in how watches communicate power, insecurity, and identity. The Roy family wea...

Mar 11, 2026

Watches and Wonders 2026 is shaping up to be the largest edition of the Geneva watch fair in its history. Set to take place in late March and early April, the event brings together the biggest name...

Mar 6, 2026

Picking your first movement is the single biggest decision in a DIY watch build. Get it right, and you will learn faster, enjoy the process more, and end up with a watch you actually want to wear. ...

Mar 4, 2026

Vintage watches are everywhere in 2026. From celebrities rocking 1950s Elgins on the red carpet to collectors driving up prices on mid-century dress watches, the appetite for retro-inspired timepie...

Mar 2, 2026

Walk into any watch forum or scroll through horology social media in 2026, and one thing is clear: independent watchmakers are having a moment. From Timothee Chalamet wearing an Urban Jurgensen on ...

Feb 17, 2026

Your first DIY watch project starts with selecting the right movement. Most people assume automatic movements work best for beginners. Wrong. Professional watchmaking schools begin teaching with ha...

Feb 17, 2026

Hand-wound movements teach mechanical principles directly. Seagull ST3600 Movement and ETA 6497 offer two paths, with ST3600 providing the perfect balance of affordability and capability. Understan...

Feb 15, 2026

Thousands more people built watches in 2026 than previous years. Watch building kits sold record numbers. Online communities exploded with builders sharing projects. Why are more people choosing ha...

Feb 15, 2026

Expensive watches impress people. A $20,000 timepiece signals status and wealth. But does owning one teach you anything about how watches actually work? A bit. Just a little bit.  A watch that is a...