The Journal
Guides, care tips, and stories from the world of watches.
Guides
Automatic vs Quartz: Which Movement Is Right for You?
The heart of every watch is its movement. Here's how automatic and quartz differ — and how to pick the one that fits your life.
Latest articles
Care
How to Care for Your Watch (and Make It Last Decades)
A good watch can outlive you if you treat it right. Five simple habits that keep your timepiece running like new.
Guides
The Complete Guide to Dive Watches
Rotating bezels, lume, and 300 metres of water resistance. What actually makes a dive watch — and why they look so good on land.
Style
Leather, Steel, or NATO? Choosing the Right Strap
The fastest way to transform a watch is to change its strap. A quick guide to the three classics.
Stories
A Short History of the Wristwatch
From pocket watches to smartwatches — how the timepiece climbed from the waistcoat to the wrist.
Style
5 Watches That Go With Everything
If you want one watch that handles the office, the weekend, and everything between, start here.