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Updates from Define Watches and our partners in watchmaking, including events, milestones, and noteworthy announcements. These stories keep you connected to what’s happening across the independent watchmaking world.

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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 ...

Gift ideas and giveaways for Dad this Father’s Day

Here are some gift ideas and giveaways if you’re looking for a special way to say thanks this Father’s Day?

Things are taking off at Hanhart HQ + NEW 415 ES releases

It's been an exciting few months at Hanhart which culminated this week in an event at the company's HQ in the heart of the Black ...

Time with Sinn

Let's take a deep dive into the limited-edition collection of U15/16/18 to see what makes it so special. In fact, Sinn positions these watches with ...

Out of the Blue – Blue dials, Blue bands, Blue hands… there all here!

Blue dials, blue bands, blued hands … it’s all here. A colour that never dates and designs that pass the test of time. We hope ...

Mühle-Glashütte & Hanhart NEW RELEASES

Mühle-Glashütte and Hanhart have each just unveiled some impressive watches for 2025. These releases will sell fast - secure your timepiece before they’re gone.

Happy Year of the Snake!

This week we’ve been inspired by the colours and creatures of the Australian summer, the Chinese New Year, and a slithery visitor in our garage, ...

Check out our curated selection of cool timers

As we simmer through summer temps, we thought we’d kick the week off with a review of some watches that deliver a cool look. While ...

Stay ahead of the curve

s lovers of watches, we thought we’d provide a brief rundown of ways to keep your watch ticking happily for as long as possible. Of ...

What’s your hue of blue?

The perfect shade of sophistication with a hue of blue. Here are our top picks of premium watches featuring captivating blue dials.

Boys Toys!

Noosa has just hosted the Concours d’elegance showcasing some very beautiful rides, so we took the opportunity to combine them with some really wonderful wears. ...

Iconic watches with FREE priority shipping

Whether this reputation is founded on ground-breaking design, brand heritage or simply robust, reliable performance – these are the pieces revered by fans and collectors ...

Independent Watch Brands – AFR’s Bani McSpedden reports

While alternative and interesting timepieces have always been on offer from smaller independent manufacturers, perceived lack of local after-sales and service back-up has been a ...

HABRING2 Exclusive Previews And Time Well Spent

Whether this reputation is founded on ground-breaking design, brand heritage or simply robust, reliable performance – these are the pieces revered by fans and collectors ...

Define Watches visits Sinn in Germany



Armin Strom: 15 Years as an Independent Watchmaker

Fifteen years ago, Serge Michel and Claude Greisler transformed Armin Strom from a small workshop into a fully integrated manufacture brand known for innovation and ...

Jazz Club watch edit collection



A peak behind the doors at Erwin Sattler

Erwin Sattler has a reputation globally for creating and manufacturing some of the world’s most remarkable clocks and watch winders, and we invite you behind ...

The Art of Decoration: Why Armin Strom Watches Shine at Define Watches

Define Watches is proud to offer Armin Strom watches, renowned for their intricate open-worked designs and meticulous hand-decoration. This blog post explores the history and ...

Story of a Repeater

This 5 Minute Repeater is bound to impress those who love the engineering and tradition behind fine watchmaking. It’s clean surfaces and matt finishes complement ...
News

Time with Sinn

Let’s take a deep dive into the limited-edition collection of U15/16/18 to see what makes it so special. In fact, Sinn positions these watches with

Read More »
News

Happy Year of the Snake!

This week we’ve been inspired by the colours and creatures of the Australian summer, the Chinese New Year, and a slithery visitor in our garage,

Read More »
News

Stay ahead of the curve

s lovers of watches, we thought we’d provide a brief rundown of ways to keep your watch ticking happily for as long as possible.

Of

Read More »
News

Boys Toys!

Noosa has just hosted the Concours d’elegance showcasing some very beautiful rides, so we took the opportunity to combine them with some really wonderful wears.

Read More »
News

Story of a Repeater

This 5 Minute Repeater is bound to impress those who love the engineering and tradition behind fine watchmaking. It’s clean surfaces and matt finishes complement

Read More »
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