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.
A 12-piece anniversary edition celebrating 200 years since the birth of Moritz Grossmann. Its extraordinary turquoise-blue dial is finished using the traditional technique of silver-plating
Peter Kotsa explores the Sinn 104 series model, highlighting its design aesthetic, the functionality of its 12-hour bidirectional bezel, and the performance of the Sellita
One of the things we love about working with independent brands is that everything is real – the tech, the people, the designs, and the
Peter Kotsa: I love it when watch manufacturers bring value for money back onto the equation. This new Damasko DF10 Black and White seems to
Why independent watchmaking feels personal, from the maker’s intent to the retailer relationship and the collector’s connection with the finished watch over time.
Hanhart AQUASPHERE Matt Black dive watch with a 42 mm steel case, ceramic bezel, Swiss automatic movement and 300-metre water resistance.
Dress watches are defined less by size than by proportion, restraint and the relationship between every visible detail. This article considers dial simplicity, case finishing
A higher beat rate can produce a smoother seconds hand and help a movement recover from brief disturbances, but it also brings greater demands on
A watch may begin as a mechanical object, but years of wear can turn it into something far more personal. We consider why collectors connect
German watch design is often called functional, but that only tells part of the story. From hardened tool watches to polished dress pieces and hand-finished
The Hanhart THERMOSPHERE Limited Edition is more than a fire service-inspired watch. Built around breathing apparatus timing procedures, this 42 mm tool watch limited to
This article reflects on the appeal of retro-inspired watches and why restrained design still feels so compelling. It considers smaller case sizes, traditional dial layouts,
For those who appreciate independent watchmaking with real artistic intent, the Home 2 is a rare opportunity. It brings together Hundertwasser’s world of organic architecture
In this review, Peter Kotsa shares that his favourite all time car from any manufacturer is a vintage Porsche 911, in classic Porsche chocolate brown.
A durable watch is not simply one that feels solid in the hand. From shock and magnetism to pressure, humidity and extreme temperature, proper testing
For more than three decades, German, family-run watch manufacturer Alexander Shorokhoff has been dedicated to creating fascinating horological innovations with intricate craftsmanship and exceptional design.
Peter Kotsa A Breath of Fresh Air – The New SINN 544 RS. The Sinn 544 RS is a sharply resolved automatic watch that pairs
The Tutima Patria Rose Gold Limited Edition Silver is a classically styled rose gold watch with a newly revealed mechanical character. Limited to only 9
The Tutima Patria Rose Gold Limited Edition Anthracite takes the refined Patria formula and gives it a darker, more modern edge. Limited to 9 pieces,
Aventurine, resonance and dual time watchmaking rarely meet in one watch, which is exactly what makes the Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance Aventurine so
