In an age of smartwatches, an analog watch might seem a little old-fashioned. Whether it’s powered by springs or a battery, though, the machinery that spins those little hands is pretty fascinating.

The watches so many aficionados have gravitated toward over the past decade and a half have been tough, utilitarian designs. Getting a thrill from a timepiece with a quartz movement wasn’t just ...

A company that emerged from the marine engineering sector holds the secret to the ultra-luxury brand’s remarkable material ...