Mark these moments

In a quiet year, Patek Philippe delights collectors with a trio of high-complication watches.

A fresh spectrum of couple timepieces to wax lyrical about.

Traditional calendars in mechanical timepieces connect users to their cultural roots.

THE HOROLOGY ENTHUSIASTS WE FEATURED THIS YEAR SHARE THEIR TOP BUYS FOR 2019, THEIR MOST MEMORABLE WATCH-RELATED MOMENTS AND THE TIMEPIECES ON THEIR WISH LISTS.

Elevate the gift of time with our picks of the most outstanding tickers launched this year.

THE WORD “PERPETUAL” HAS LONG BEEN USED IN ASSOCIATION WITH ONE OF ROLEX’S MOST FAMOUS LINES, BUT NOW IT TAKES ON A NEW MEANING FOR THE WATCHMAKER.

Since the 1930s, Rolex has partnered with explorers to take on our planet’s extreme conditions. Now, in a partnership with National Geographic, the Swiss brand’s new mission is to support saving the earth.

A glittering canvas for artistic and creative expression, the encompassing Bohème watch collection is Montblanc’s answer to women’s horology desires.

The 15 here have one thing in common: They are going to be most sought after.

At Baselworld 2019, Rolex unveiled the latest iteration of its Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master.

At Lange, it’s all about doing things the hard way – a philosophy that suits this product development director just fine.

A showcase for new technologies, robots and a series of talks livestreamed to audiences around the world:

The Peak and Rolex put the spotlight on the exclusive high-tech ceramic, Cerachrom.

The brand’s precision and exacting standards extend to its jewelled timepieces.

Calendars and chronographs take centre stage in Patek Philippe’s 2018 collection of novelties.

Among purists, date windows on watches can be polarising. For those who are fans, the outsized version known as the big date is the ultimate way to track the passing days.

With signs of recovery everywhere, following a dismal economic slowdown, brands are – understandably – playing it safe when it comes to launches.

EVERY YEAR, THE WORLD’S MOST PROLIFIC WATCH MAKERS GATHER AT WATCH FAIRS TO UNVEIL AN EXPLOSIVE SHOWCASE OF TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS, NEW STYLES AND POETIC STORIES. IT’S HARD TO KEEP TRACK OF THEM ALL, BUT THERE ARE UNMISTAKABLE PATTERNS THAT HAVE EMERGED FROM THE INDUSTRY’S DESIRE TO PLEASE ITS FANS. SO HERE ARE FIVE TRENDS WE’VE SPOTTED THAT YOU, READER AND TRENDSETTER, HELPED PROPAGATE.

WITH MORE PARTICIPATING WATCH BRANDS(35), MORE VISITORS THAN EVER (20,000) AND NEW DIGITAL INITIATIVES, THE SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE (SIHH) ANNUAL WATCH FAIR IS MOVING TOWARDS ACHIEVING THAT TRICKY EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN EXCLUSIVITY AND HOLDING ITS OWN IN A NOISY DIGITAL-DOMINATED WORLD. HERE, OUR REPORT FROM GENEVA, FEATURING THE FAIR’S BEST BOOTHS, CELEBRITY SPOTTINGS, WATCH-CHIEF QUOTES, AND OF COURSE, WATCHES AND HOROLOGICAL INNOVATIONS.

And, it has an interesting price.

Powered by complex mechanisms, perpetual calendar timepieces elegantly trace the passage of the moments as they flow into days, months and years.

Following sihh, watch connoisseurs had another event to look forward to, the week-long baselworld 2016 in its namesake city. Here are some of the most memorable pieces.

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) returns with offerings for audiences old and new.