Unlike Christmas or Hanukkah or Ramadan, the revolving door of Zodiac Animals - like this year’s Horse - allows watchmakers and designers to be more creative and go beyond kitsch when creating a watch to honor this annual event. Furthermore, the Zodiac Animals also have different elements. I, for one, am an Earth Tiger, while a relative of mine is a Water Tiger. The fact that we can incorporate elements creates a much richer tapestry for designers when planning ahead for thei

Watch lovers don’t always agree. That’s part of what makes this world of ticking hands and sweeping seconds so addictive. We argue about quartz versus mechanical, obsess over lug widths, and spend far too long wondering whether an exhibition caseback belongs on a dive watch. But one topic seems to split the room more than most: the date window. Some see it as a practical touch. A little square of utility. Others see it as a design compromise, a blemish on an otherwise balanc