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The essential KonTiki Date

Looking for a watch that is both affordable and iconic? Look no further – the Eterna KonTiki Automatic Date may be the answer. Here are the reas…

The Origins of the Quartz Watch

The quartz watch has a very particular sound with its seconds hand that jumps at each beat and dominated the watch market today. But to whom do…

Letter from the editor – Overtaken by Robots?

Is automated bot internet traffic outdoing that of humans? If so, what does that mean? | Worldtempus

Follow the Guide! | Worldtempus

The Geneva Watchmaking Guide, jointly published by the Geneva Tourism & Convention Foundation (FGTC) and the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (F…

Gen Z in XL Mode | Worldtempus

The emerging culture of luxury watchmaking: a study by the l'amour agency. | Worldtempus

The Origins of the Marine Chronometer

The marine chronometer is a rather mysterious instrument that, before the arrival of the GPS, was an essential tool for navigators. But what was…

Watch Shows are Back!

With just one month to go before the opening of Watches & Wonders in Geneva, now the leading event for the global watch industry, the growing nu…

The Origins of…the Fifty Fathoms by Blancpain

A quintessential diving watch launched in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms by Blancpain was born out of the need for a robust and reliable instrument for…

Breitling: 140 Years, 10 Untold Stories

As Breitling celebrates its 140th anniversary, the watchmaker shares a selection of little-known anecdotes from its rich history in a forthcomin…

Cartoon Chronicles

When it comes to dial design, there’s no limit to watchmakers’ creativity. These days, many watch dials are taking cues from cartoon strips. Spi…

Mille Miglia 2018 | Worldtempus

Chopard celebrates 30 years of its partnership with the Mille Miglia this year. | Worldtempus

Restoration of the singing bird pendulum clock

The association Automates et Merveilles has been working on the restoration of the clock by Pierre Jaquet-Droz for one year with the support of…