The Watchmaking Blog
28 articles in "French Watches"
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September 20, 2026
Nearly four out of every ten watches are not round
The shape of the case is what gives away a watch's age, much more so than its dial. On the [...]
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September 18, 2026
Kelton isn't designing new watches; it's revisiting its archives
You can tell a vintage watch first by its shape, not by its dial. At Kelton, [...]
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September 8, 2026
LIP is French, but the movement almost never is
LIP is a French brand; the design and assembly take place in Besançon. Not for the m [...]
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August 24, 2026
The dress watch—the one that completes an outfit
A wedding, a dinner party, an important date: the dress watch is the one that [...]
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August 17, 2026
The 10 French Watch Brands to Know in 2026
From LIP 1867 to upcycled watch brands, the French watchmaking industry is very much alive. The 1 [...]
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August 13, 2026
The Unique Women's Watch: 9 Ideas to Stand Out in 2026
Half of the watches in our women's section already feature a non-round case. Shapes, co [...]
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August 9, 2026
Vintage Men's Watches, from Reissues to Neo-Retro: The 2026 Guide
Faithful reissues, unapologetic neo-retro, or upcycled watches: the vintage style dominates 202 [...]
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July 10, 2026
From Saint-Tropez to Monaco, summer is in full swing at Cap Camarat
Between Villefranche and Saint-Tropez, a watch seems tailor-made for the Côte [...]
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