Tissot is switching to solar time. A hybrid between the traditional watch and smartwatch, the new T-Touch Expert Solar’s dial is covered in solar cells which charge up the battery.

“I look at a rose and I am calm,” wrote passionate romantic Victor Hugo. I don’t wish to tread on the famous French author’s toes by drawing on this quote, but I must say that I am looking at a rose and I am spellbound.

Famous for its classic timepieces with an enamelled dial and usually adorned with the large iconic figure 8, legendary watchmaker Jaquet Droz has surprised its devotees by exploring a sportier avenue this year.

As usual, Nick Hayek played the lead role in the Swatch Group’s 2013 annual report presentation on Thursday March 20^th. What did we take away from the press conference that lasted around two hours? Lots! We’ve cherry picked the following highlights to share with you about plans for 2014.

As usual, Nick Hayek played the lead role in the Swatch Group’s 2013 annual report presentation on Thursday March 20^th. What did we take away from the press conference that lasted around two hours? Lots! We’ve cherry picked the following highlights to share with you about plans for 2014.

Welcome to the Swatch sweet shop! The watchmaker that puts the “fun” into “functional” is throwing itself feet first into the world of pastry and confectionary by conjuring up a collection of tastebud tingling watches.

Welcome to the Swatch sweet shop! The watchmaker that puts the “fun” into “functional” is throwing itself feet first into the world of pastry and confectionary by conjuring up a collection of tastebud tingling watches.

Two in one The Tissot T-Race MotoGP Limited Edition 2014 shows all the signs of the great synergy between Tissot and MotoGP. Black and red, it bears the colours of MotoGP^TM and of Tissot, showing their dynamism and the fiery passion that they both carry.

Two in one The Tissot T-Race MotoGP Limited Edition 2014 shows all the signs of the great synergy between Tissot and MotoGP. Black and red, it bears the colours of MotoGP^TM and of Tissot, showing their dynamism and the fiery passion that they both carry.

Summer is nearly here so it’s time to get your wrist ready to bare after months of being wrapped in your winter coat. Sunshine means swimming so you’ll want to wear a diving watch like the 2014 edition Dive Master 500 by Victorinox.