High Time: The makers, movements and ideas driving watchmaking into its next chapter
The watchmaking industry is undergoing a quiet evolution in terms of form, material, and craftsmanship. New materials are being used to reshape the look and performance of watches, and vivid surfaces are bringing dials to life. The Rolex Oyster, a renowned watch, is celebrating its 100th anniversary and continues to shape the industry's future.
- ▪The watchmaking industry is experiencing a shift in form, material, and craftsmanship.
- ▪New materials are being used to create innovative watches with unique properties.
- ▪The Rolex Oyster has been a benchmark for the industry for 100 years.
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| Publication time | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:44:49 +0800 |
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landing luxury body:has(.cnar-primary-menu-wrapper) .main { margin-top: 117px !important; } @media (max-width: 576px) { video { transform: scale(1.01) !important; } } @media (min-width: 920px) { body:has(.cnar-primary-menu-wrapper) .main { margin-top: 133px !important; } } A quiet evolution in form, material and craftsmanship Discover The best women’s timepieces in 2025 Discover MATERIAL FUTURES New materials reshape how watches look and perform SPECTRUM SHIFT Vivid surfaces and craft bring dials to life THE ROLEX OYSTER AT 100 Tracing the evolution and making of the brand’s renowned watch.
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