Chrono24 Magazine

Mar 21, 2019

Chrono24

Our team is excited to bring you the latest from Baselworld 2019, from the hottest new watches to the atmosphere at the fair itself. Follow this feed to stay up to date!

An Introduction to Baselworld 2019

Mar 20, 2019

Jonathan Arnold

As a watch fanatic, there’s nothing quite like the annual extravaganza that is Baselworld. The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is arguably more luxurious and elegant, but nothing can compete with the sheer size and scale of Baselworld. At least, that’s how it used to be. In recent years, however, Baselworld has come under fire, with exhibitors and attendees alike accusing the show of not keeping up with the times.

The Watches of Team Chrono24: Max

Mar 18, 2019

Chrono24

When you work at Chrono24, the world's largest online marketplace for luxury watches, the topic of watches is unavoidable. This series will give our own watch lovers the chance to tell their stories. Some caught the watch bug after they began working at Chrono24, others had already lost their heart to the world of horology long before joining us.

101 Reasons Why Watches are Great – Part 5

Mar 15, 2019

Jorg Weppelink

Trying to explain just what it is that makes mechanical watches so special is quite the undertaking. It requires us to look at something as abstract as the concept of time and then discuss its physical representation. What does 'time' mean to you? Can you define it? Whatever your answer, the watch is able to transform it into something tangible.

Editor’s Picks of the Week – Certina, Junghans and Breguet

Mar 13, 2019

Balazs Ferenczi

The authors of the Chrono24 Magazine hand-pick the best watch offers on Chrono24. Iconic timepieces from the history books of the watch industry are among the selection, just like affordable daily wearers and special watches for watch aficionados. We hope that everyone will find a timepiece that fits their style. This week’s offers: Editor’s Picks of the Week - Certina, Junghans and Breguet.

What are Bauhaus watches?

Mar 11, 2019

Mathias Kunz

Nomos, Junghans, Patek Philippe – these three manufacturers and several more have Bauhaus watches in their collections. The Nomos Tangente and Junghans Max Bill are two of the most famous Bauhaus watches. But what is it that makes a timepiece a Bauhaus watch? The Bauhaus watch is undoubtedly one of the most beloved watch types. If you look into the history of Bauhaus, you start to understand some of the more famous Bauhaus models.

The History of Watchmaking: Cartier’s Milestone Watches

Mar 08, 2019

Christopher Beccan

Cartier is a household name perhaps most widely associated with jewelry. Make no mistake: Cartier is one of the world’s most famous jewelers, but we'd be remiss to forget their role as pioneers of the wristwatch. In 1847, Louis Cartier inherited his mentor’s workshop in Paris, and the rest, as they say, is history. As a watchmaker, the Cartier brand deserves respect for increasing the popularity of wristwatches.

How to Set a Watch

Mar 06, 2019

Mathias Kunz

After buying your first mechanical watch, it's normal to ask, 'How do I set my wristwatch correctly?' While that may seem obvious to many, no one is born with an innate knowledge of watches – not even watchmakers and collectors.

Highlights

Editor’s Picks of the Week – Zenith, Hermès and Rolex

Feb 13, 2019

by
Balazs Ferenczi
The Watches of Team Chrono24: Pascal

Feb 11, 2019

by
Chrono24
What trends, watches, and brands played an important role in 2018?

Jan 18, 2019

by
Chrono24
New Additions to IWC’s Highly Successful Pilot’s Collection

Jan 16, 2019

by
Jorg Weppelink

Editor’s Picks of the Week – Zenith, Hermès and Rolex

Feb 13, 2019

Balazs Ferenczi

The Watches of Team Chrono24: Pascal

Feb 11, 2019

Chrono24

What trends, watches, and brands played an important role in 2018?

Jan 18, 2019

Chrono24

New Additions to IWC’s Highly Successful Pilot’s Collection

Jan 16, 2019

Jorg Weppelink

Selected articles

Top 5 Extreme Expedition Watches

Dec 13, 2018

by
Jorg Weppelink
Rolex Daytona vs. Omega Speedmaster vs. TAG Heuer Carrera

May 27, 2016

by
Christopher Beccan
How to Identify Fake Watches

Oct 19, 2015

by
Robert-Jan Broer

Top 5 Extreme Expedition Watches

Dec 13, 2018

Jorg Weppelink

Rolex Daytona vs. Omega Speedmaster vs. TAG Heuer Carrera

May 27, 2016

Christopher Beccan

How to Identify Fake Watches

Oct 19, 2015

Robert-Jan Broer