If You’re Interested in Independent Watch Brands

An exhaustive list of the independent watchmaking’s movers and shakers.

By Andre Frois

Ulysse Nardin’s Blast Moonstruck Puts the Cosmos on the Wrist in Rose Gold

Ulysse Nardin revives its Oechslin-designed Moonstruck in a 20-piece rose gold Blast with five astronomical indications.

H. Moser’s New “Cosmic Rain” Is a Minute Repeater You Can Watch Chime

H. Moser & Cie. unveils the Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Cosmic Rain, a 20-piece skeleton with a dial-side repeater.

Introducing the Grand Seiko SBGA529: A 30-Piece Peach Blossom Spring Drive, Exclusive to Reeds Jewelers

Limited to only 30 pieces, the Grand Seiko SBGA529 blends Japanese artistry, Spring Drive precision, and luxury craftsmanship.

Breitling’s New Top Time Turns the Aston Martin DB5 Into a Chronograph

Breitling and Aston Martin unveil the limited edition Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute to the iconic DB5 with three exclusive models and COSC precision.

The MoonSwatch’s Wildest Publicity Stunts

Swatch and Omega just unveiled the drastically underpriced Mission To The Moon 1969, but it isn't even the brand's boldest move in recent history.

Road to Naples: Panerai Unveils Two New Luminor Luna Rossa Watches for the 2027 America’s Cup

Panerai marks the countdown to the 38th America's Cup in Naples with two new Luminor Luna Rossa watches: the PAM01768 and the PAM01791.

Dialing It Up: Coral, Denim and Discarded Fishing Nets Are Reshaping the Face of Watchmaking

Discover recently launched watches with breathtaking dials that are crafted from the unlikeliest of materials.

Global Debuts & The Blancpain Welcome Party: Inside Watch Week Aspen’s 2026 Schedule

Watch Week Aspen has revealed its 2026 schedule (Aug 13–16): a Blancpain welcome party, global product debuts, and more.

Jannik Sinner Defends His Wimbledon Crown—In His Classic Daytona

Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title in 2026, his fifth Grand Slam, wearing his Everose Rolex Daytona. Inside Rolex's tennis dynasty.

Bvlgari Reimagines Its Aiguille d’Or–Winning Perpetual Calendar in Blue

Bvlgari reimagines its Aiguille d'Or–winning Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar in monochromatic blue PVD titanium.

URWERK UR-120 Blue Planet Marks the Final Chapter of One of Independent Watchmaking’s Most Daring Creations

Discover the URWERK UR-120 Blue Planet, a limited-edition luxury watch featuring satellite hours, futuristic design, and groundbreaking mechanics.

Vacheron Constantin Shrinks the Overseas to 34.5mm and Turns Up the Color

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding arrives in a new 34.5mm size with lacquered deep red and rose gold dials.

The Hermès Cape Cod Returns in a Sleek New Titanium Edition

Discover the new Hermès Cape Cod titanium watch with an in house movement, sporty design, and refined Swiss craftsmanship.

De Bethune’s DB25xs Sand Winds Turns a Desert Into a Dial

Discover the De Bethune DB25xs Sand Winds, featuring a desert inspired titanium dial, manual movement, and 6 day power reserve.

Tracing the Roots of the New IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35

We look back at the intriguing journey of this luxury sports watch collection.

Through the New Balancier QM, Greubel Forsey Renews Its Commitment to Unautomated Handcrafting

Limited to 33 pieces, this new-generation Greubel Forsey Balancier announces a renewed emphasis on top-tier handcrafting.