For a long time, “Made in China” in watchmaking was associated with manufacturing scale and production capacity. What was discussed far less was authorship.

Yet mechanical thought has deep roots here. From early escapement systems and astronomical clock towers to mid-20th century movement development, China’s relationship with timekeeping has never been purely industrial.

Today, a growing number of independent makers are working from a different place, not scale, but construction. From designing movements and reworking vintage calibres to developing escapements, hand-finishing bridges and experimenting with architecture and form, the work varies widely in style and philosophy. What’s clear is that Chinese independent watchmaking has reached a level of seriousness that demands attention within the global conversation.

And it’s only getting more interesting. ...

@bellrosswatches Bell & Ross’ famous circle-in-a-square design is in fine form with the latest addition, the BR-03 Diver Black Bronze, cased (unsurprisingly) in bronze.

The patina-ready alloy is a good choice for B7R, as there’s plenty of textural detail on the case, like the bezel and screws, which are well-suited to some judicious weathering. In fact, the entire vibe of this watch is a sophisticated Mediterranean take on luxury sports.

If you’re looking for a watch to wear while swanning about on the deck of a Riva yacht, this limited edition is worth a look. ...

Architecture has long shaped watch design, but rarely this literally.

With the @rado Rado True Round x Les Couleurs Le Corbusier Special Edition, Rado translates three of Le Corbusier’s most significant buildings into high-tech ceramic form. Each dial is laser-engraved to abstract the raw béton-brut surfaces of the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, La Cité Radieuse, and the Palace of Assembly in Chandigarh — transforming monumental concrete into tactile wrist-scale architecture.

The three executions, in Iron Grey, Ivory White and Ivory Black — are paired with colour accents drawn directly from Le Corbusier’s Polychromie Architectural palette and realised in Rado`s signature ceramic.

#Rado #LeCorbusier #LesCouleurs #TrueRound #DesignYouCanFeel #Modernism #WatchDesign ...

@laurent_ferrier Laurent Ferrier is an independent watchmaking brand that many know and, more importantly, hold in high regard, despite being a relatively young name that was officially launched just 15 years ago in 2010. This reputation is no accident. From the outset, the brand has set exacting standards in classical watchmaking, producing beautifully constructed and finished tourbillon and micro-rotor movements that comfortably stand alongside, and in some cases rival, those from century-old maisons long considered the benchmark of the industry.

The brand’s racing heritage first took tangible form in 2019 with the launch of the Grand Sport Tourbillon. With its tonneau-shaped case, a rubber strap, and “lumed” hands and indexes, it was a genuinely sporty watch and the first time the brand acknowledged its motorsport roots. In 2022 the brand releases the Sport Auto, conceived as an evolution of the Grand Sport rather than a departure from it, the watch dispensed with the tourbillon in favour of a time-only display and adopted more compact dimensions. At 41.5 mm wide and 12.25 mm thick, it was smaller and thinner and, as a result, more wearable and comfortable than the original 44 mm Grand Sport.

Find out more about this modern icon of the sports watch genre at RevolutionWatch.com ...

The Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres, better known as COSC @cosc.swiss, has introduced a new tier of certification: the Excellence Chronometer.

Rather than replacing the existing Certified Chronometer standard, this new distinction raises the bar. Daily rate tolerance is tightened from –4/+6 to –2/+4 seconds per day. Magnetic resistance is increased to 200 Gauss. The stated power reserve must now be independently verified. And crucially, testing extends beyond the movement alone — fully cased watches undergo additional days of evaluation under semi-dynamic conditions designed to simulate real-life wear.

For more than five decades, the COSC has served as the independent guardian of Swiss chronometric precision. With the Excellence Chronometer, it acknowledges how the environment of modern watchmaking has evolved — from greater magnetic exposure to longer power reserves — and adapts accordingly.

Pilot tests begin in March 2026, with full deployment scheduled for October 2026.

Swiss excellence, certified and now held to an even higher standard.

#COSC #SwissWatchmaking #Chronometer #HauteHorlogerie #Watchmaking #RevolutionWatch ...

@hublot is no stranger to high profile partnerships, but their latest ambassador might just be their biggest yet.

@mnijungkook Jung Kook, of BTS fame, is the latest super star to don the Big Bang. it’s a typically bold move from the Nyon-based watchmaker, but also an incredibly savvy one, as the influence of Jung Kook and BTS is becoming increasingly important, and the watchmaker and performer both embody a spirit of creativity and are known for blending genres.

About the partnership, Jung Kook stated: “Performing Dreamers at the FIFA World Cup in 2022, with Hublot as Official Timekeeper of the competition, was a moment where time and music felt connected. Now, collaborating with Hublot feels like that moment coming full circle. I’ve always admired the brand’s confidence, its craftsmanship, its way of creating its own path." ...

@alangesoehne A. Lange & Söhne Opens New Boutique in Chicago`s Tribune Tower

The opening of a new A. Lange & Söhne boutique in Chicago’s Tribune Tower marks a strengthened presence in the U.S. Midwest and underlines the importance of experiencing the brand in person. For a manufacture defined by distinctive design, mechanical depth and hand finishing, the boutique is conceived not simply as a retail space, but as a way of bringing a little bit of Glashütte to Chicago.

Find out more at revolutionwatch.com (Link in bio) ...

The new @hermes Hermès Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune offers a study in architectural lightness powered by the ultra-thin Manufacture H1953 movement. Openworked to reveal its micro-rotor and sculptural bridges, the watch frames a double moonphase display at 6 o’clock, capturing the lunar cycle from both hemispheres.

Available in platinum with deep blue accents or in bead-blasted titanium with an anthracite palette, the Squelette Lune fuses Hermès’ poetic take on time with a contemporary aesthetic. ...