Watches

Miniature window displays replaced traditional watch hands at this year's Watches and Wonders fair.

By Chris Hall Published 8 April 25

In the space of a month, Breitling has signed Austin Butler as a brand ambassador, launched a new collection and snapped up a dormant brand.

By Chris Hall Published 25 March 25

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is covered in 15 ultra-fine layers of automotive paint.

By Richard MacKichan Published 24 February 25

Doesn’t time go by so fast? LVMH Watch Week is back for its sixth iteration and there are plenty of new and old faces to marvel at, says Hetty Lintell.

By Hetty Lintell Published 23 January 25

The ultimate enthusiast's timepiece?

By Annunciata Elwes Published 7 August 24

How lovely to have a beautiful watch to order your life, says Jonathan Self; but how much better to have no need of one at all.

By Jonathan Self Published 20 June 23

Watch Country Life's Luxury Editor Hetty Lintell in conversation with G. Collins & Sons where they delve deeper into Patek Philippe as a brand, and specifically their World Time watches.

By Patek Philippe and G. Collins & Sons Published 22 September 21

Balance cutting edge technology with tradition and style with our list of smartwatches that look like...well, regular watches.

By Lydia Stangroom Published 2 July 21

Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer and iconic motoring firm Porsche have embarked upon a new partnership, resulting in the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph.

By Hetty Lintell Published 8 February 21

If Nero were alive today, he wouldn't have fiddled while Rome burns — he'd have bought stuff off the internet. And this is the page he'd have come to in order to help make his choices, where he'd have found the weird and wonderful as picked out by Victoria Marston and Toby Keel.

By Victoria Marston Published 20 October 20

Another week has gone by in which producers and purveyors of goods have asked themselves not 'what does the world need?' but a far greater question: 'What does the world absolutely not need, but still whimsically wish for?'

By Alexandra Fraser Published 8 March 19

We asked ten of the world’s finest watchmakers to nominate a timepiece which they believe will stand the test of time.

By Toby Keel Published 14 May 18

Military watches have come a long way from the trenches of the First World War – today, they're the choice of the gentleman who prefers utilitarian timepieces, and hugely collectable. Robin Swithinbank charts their rise.

By Country Life Published 16 November 17

The managing director of Patek Philippe on why watches elicit such emotions – and how to keep yours in top condition.

By Hetty Lintell Published 3 April 17

Ferrari is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a little help from Swiss watchmaker Hublot.

By Country Life Published 24 March 17

Hetty Chidwick picks her favourite time pieces from Geneva’s SIHH - Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie

By Hetty Lintell Published 21 January 16

From your first watch to the charm of old timepieces passed down the family, Robin Swithinbank recommends the best wristwear for each stage of your life

By Country Life Published 4 January 16

Choose the best possible watch for your budget with our handy guide. Whether you have £100 or £10,000 we can point you towards the best watches to buy for your money

By Country Life Published 15 November 15

Time translated Horological terminology can be mindboggling, however, investing time in learning the lingo can help to identify the best—and most practical—watch for you. Here, we decode some of the jargon most commonly used in the watch world

By Country Life Published 12 November 15