Define Watches Presents

The Watch Journal

Define Watches presents The Watch Journal — a place for thoughtful articles about the craft, precision, and people who shape independent watchmaking today.

The Watch Journal is an editorial extension of Define Watches, created to share the stories, knowledge, and passion that connect us to the world of fine mechanical watchmaking. It’s a place where craftsmanship, heritage, and technical precision meet genuine appreciation for artistry and design.

Here, we feature in-depth articles, brand insights, technical guides, and news from the independent German, Swiss and Austrian watchmakers we represent.

Latest from The Watch Journal

The Art and Science Behind Guilloché Dials

The rotating bezel on a dive watch is more than a visual trademark. It is a practical timing tool that depends on precise engineering to ...

Why a Rotating Bezel Matters When Timing a Dive

The rotating bezel on a dive watch is more than a visual trademark. It is a practical timing tool that depends on precise engineering to ...

NEW: Join us as we take a look at Tutima’s new Patria Evergreen

The Tutima Patria Evergreen is a watch that blends colour, symbolism, and craftsmanship in perfect harmony. Limited to just 25 pieces, it represents both the ...

NEW: Hanhart Red Lion Mk II Review: A Modern, Technical Continuation of a Pilot’s Icon

This article takes a closer look at the Hanhart Red Lion Mk II, analysing how the watch evolves the iconic 417 ES into a more ...

Videos: Peter Kotsa Champions the Damasko DK22 as an “Underrated Gem”

In his latest video, watch collector and enthusiast Peter Kotsa reviews the Damasko DK22, calling it one of the most underrated brands in the industry. ...

NEW: The Hanhart 417 ES Mocha Flyback Date continues a legacy

Let's review the Hanhart 417 ES Mocha Flyback Date, a watch that unites pilot heritage and motoring spirit in a hand-wound flyback chronograph limited to ...

How Define Watches Selects Its Independent Brands

Define Watches’ selection process is guided by genuine watchmaking values: independence, craftsmanship, and authenticity. The company partners only with brands that design and build their ...

NEW: When Masters Meet: The Story Behind the Benzinger x Habring² Jorge

The Benzinger x Habring² Jorge unites German dial craft with Austrian mechanics in a perfectly-proportioned 38.5mm case. A hand-guilloché dial provides the artisanal soul, while ...

NEW: A Fresh Classic: Dornblüth & Sohn 99.1 M Ice Blue

The Dornblüth & Sohn 99.1 M Ice Blue combines classic design with a refreshing modern finish. Featuring a 40mm case, in-house hand-wound calibre 99.1, and ...

NEW: MeisterSinger Yaara Series Review – A Fresh and Feminine Take on Single Hand Watchmaking

The MeisterSinger Yaara series offers a soft and expressive interpretation of the brand’s single hand concept. With six colour variations, flowing case design, and a ...

NEW: The new Hanhart Silva Rosé offers something refreshingly different

Our look at the new Silva Rose - celebration of understated design and heritage craftsmanship, the Hanhart Silva Rosé represents the softer side of German ...

NEW: The new Hanhart Silva Pistachio is Fresh Design for the already Impressive Collection

With its pistachio-green dial and Bauhaus-inspired design, the Hanhart Silva Pistachio redefines modern German watchmaking through clarity, colour, and craftsmanship.

NEW: A passionate look at the new Mühle-Glashütte Sportivo Big Date

Follow the journey of the German-made Sportivos... The Mühle-Glashütte Sportivo Big Date unites bold design with mechanical innovation through its MU9424-GD movement and big date ...

NEW: Strength Beneath the Surface – The new Sinn U50 B Matt Blue Tegiment

For collectors and enthusiasts who admire Sinn’s pragmatic philosophy, the U50 B Matt Blue Tegiment represents the pinnacle of modern German watchmaking. It is compact ...

NEW: The 2025 released Sinn U1 S L diver glows beyond expectation

We're shinning the lume on the new diver from Sinn. The Sinn U1 S L takes diving performance to new depths with a fully lumed ...

Damasko German Engineering: True German technology

Damasko’s horological journey began a quarter of a century ago with a ground-breaking patent for hardenable stainless steel, which led to the development and construction ...

NEW: The collector’s piece for the connoisseur – the all-new Moritz Grossmann Tourbillon Titanium

Tradition meets innovation in the Moritz Grossmann Tourbillon Titanium, a watch that reimagines one of horology’s most intricate complications through a modern lens. Crafted in ...

NEW: A warm glow of craftsmanship with the new Moritz Grossmann Tourbillon Tremblage Salmon

Warmth, precision, and human artistry define the Moritz Grossmann Tourbillon Tremblage Salmon. Its hand-engraved tremblage dial glows in soft rose tones while the three-minute tourbillon ...

New: Armin Strom One Week Manufacture Edition Blue – A Week Measured in Swiss Watchmaking

The Armin Strom One Week Manufacture Edition Blue reimagines the brand’s first in-house calibre with a modern openworked design, a deep blue PVD mainplate, and ...

Cold as ice… blue watches are IN!

If you’re as cold as ice and willing to sacrifice it all for love then read on because ice blue is the ‘new black’ for ...
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