Watches

Still ticking.

In the heart of Saxony, the tiny town of Glashütte is the undisputed centre of German watchmaking. To understand the significance of this, we must consider the tumultuous history of the past 170 years, when wars, financial crises, political dislocation, occupation, and socialism swept through Europe, changing the political, economic, and social landscape again and again. Glashütte was spared none of it.

Keeping time.

FROM THE ARCHIVE: Swiss watchmaker Omega holds the coveted role of official timekeeper for the Olympic Games, and it has an array of high-tech innovations to make sure its results are absolutely and unquestionably accurate.

Timekeeper.

Omega has a deep-rooted history in sports timekeeping. The brand’s Olympic involvement and technical developments have been chronicled in its Olympic ads and posters, capturing outstanding stories of athletic achievements.

Celebrating our 15th anniversary.

There is a certain confidence that comes with being well adorned, and the art of jewellery and watch design has captivated us for decades. These industry greats continue to convert buyers to collectors.

The Manufacture Worldtimer Maison Birks Edition.

When timing is everything, planning ahead is a necessity—especially for world travellers. After winding the dials back an hour for daylight savings time, we’re already looking ahead to a future watch exclusive with a Canadian twist.

Thirty-three showpieces.

This year’s Only Watch auction raised a record €5,066,000 (just over $7-million Canadian) for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research.

Magnum opus.

Tourbillons appearing to float free of any support; time indicated by rotating discs, chains of diamonds, or tiny spinning cubes: such are the improbable horological inventions that have made Harry Winston’s presentation of a new Opus a highlight of the Baselworld watch and jewellery fair every spring.