In the 1800s, the Vallée de Joux in Switzerland was a day’s journey from the big city of Geneva in the best weather, and isolated for months when the mountain snows came. Farmers idle in the winter ...

PARIS — By horological standards, Chanel‘s 38-year-old watchmaking division is still a bright young thing. Among them is the J12, the ceramic-based sports watch design by Jacques Helleu that was ...

GENEVA — Bulgari is bolstering its artistic crafts in watchmaking with the expansion of its factory dedicated to cases and dials in Switzerland, inaugurated Thursday. An 18-month project saw the site ...

Watchmaking doesn’t feel like the most 21st century profession. The job requires unwavering patience and a delicate touch, with watchmakers taking months or even years to create a single timepiece.

A background in engineering and a deep interest in horological history have led to Tracey’s 20-year career in watch journalism. She launched Revolution magazine in the UK and has edited titles ...