The luxury mechanical watch industry has been undergoing a renaissance over the past two decades. But time-honored traditions die hard, and with so many of the world's new-rich developing a new-found appreciation for traditional arts and craftsmanship, the luxury mechanical watch industry is probably here to stay.
It’s easy to marvel at the elegant simplicity of a watch: the three hands on the dial, the round case and distinct numerals that characterized the pocket watches of yore still adorn our wrists today. However, a new crop of watchmakers has departed from conservative watch-making traditions, and reinvented time telling with their audacious creations.
Unofficially known as the “New Wave”, these trailblazers have combined the best of both worlds: traditional craftsmanship with avant-garde materials, futuristic designs and a whole new outlook on watch making. We highlight some of the most outstanding wrist instruments from Hautlence, HD3, Richard Mille and Urwerk.
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