February 28, 2013

Dick Tracy, Your Watch Is Ready, Almost

Here come the smartwatches, and a motley bunch they are. Some require daily charging, others use watch batteries. When it comes to design, well ...
February 28, 2013

Collecting Favorites

Daniel Day-Lewis, Kate Mara, David Rockwell, Channing Tatum, Sir Elton John, and others reveal their greatest treasures
February 27, 2013

The Lens of Architecture

AD sits down with photographer Iwan Baan to discuss China, his debut solo gallery show, and how all roads lead to Rem Koolhaas
February 27, 2013

A new, two-volume art book details the playful midcentury designs of Jean Royère

Discover how designer Jean Royère put a smile on the often-sober face of midcentury modernism in a new, two-volume art book
February 26, 2013

Zenith Rediscovers Its Pioneering Spirit

Founded in 1865, Zenith made the watch worn by Louis Blériot when he made the first flight across the English Channel in 1909.
February 26, 2013

French Watchmaker Calls Time on Swiss Hegemony

Jean-Baptiste Viot puts his passion for mystery into his handmade watches, applying techniques learned in Switzerland to create designs that have a two-year waiting list for potential customers.
February 26, 2013

Exploring an Ancient Technique

Gold granulation is a decorative process that consists of applying miniature beads of gold to a metal surface and then heating the entire piece to form a permanent bond.
February 26, 2013

When ‘Closed’ Means Business Is Booming

A retailer in Geneva adapts to changing clientele, doing the traveling himself.
February 26, 2013

Watches With Centuries-Old Craftsmanship Enjoy Revival

Traditional watchmaking techniques like producing repetitive linear patterns and enameling, known collectively as Métiers d'Art, are experiencing a rise in popularity across the globe.
February 26, 2013

Keeping the Faith in a Seal of Quality

A private foundation has reinvigorated the hallmarking process for brands to obtain the long-coveted Poinçon de Genève.