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Horology dispatches

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 16202: A Study in Audacious FormHorology

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 16202: A Study in Audacious Form

It defined the luxury sports watch category in 1972 with its radical steel case and integrated bracelet. Spending an afternoon with the latest "Jumbo" reveals an icon that has lost none of its disruptive, elegant power.

13 July 20265 min read
The Quiet Leap: Reconsidering the Jumping HourHorology

The Quiet Leap: Reconsidering the Jumping Hour

In a world of sweeping seconds, the discreet charm of the jumping hour offers a different, more deliberate appreciation of time's passage. We look at the history and modern revival of this captivating complication.

7 May 20266 min read
A Matter of SectorsHorology

A Matter of Sectors

The sector dial, a paragon of Art Deco restraint, is quietly enjoying a return to the fore. We examine its enduring appeal.

16 April 20266 min read