Reducing the Design Elements of Time-Telling

Subtracting from decades of more-is-more wristwatches to deliver something beautiful

Presented by the New Range Rover Velar

Undeniably we stand in the midst of a minimal watch boom—with Daniel Wellingtons flying off the shelves (both tactile and digital) and onto the wrists of those who haven’t abandoned ship for the Apple Watch. Minimalism and reductionist aesthetics, however, are two different things. For every brand out there calling itself modern, minimal, clean and classic, there are a dozen others presenting unique, distinct designs …

Our Lady of Guadalupe Time Teller

Our Lady of Guadalupe has appeared everywhere from prayer candles to skate decks. Now, artist and professional skateboarder Jason Jessee has lent his rendition to Nixon watches for a new iteration of their 37mm Time Teller wristwatch. The art pops against the gold dial, case and five-link bracelet. Altogether it’s a fun but respectful play on the icon.

Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona Sells For $17,752,500

After much anticipation, Paul Newman’s very own Paul Newman Daytona went up for auction at Phillips in NYC this week. Many suspected in advance that it would shatter multiple records. In actuality, by the time the auction ended (after 12 minutes of bidding) the Rolex had snagged the title of the world’s most expensive wristwatch. It’s certainly an iconic model, but this particular watch was …