Thor Svaboe
Thor Svaboe is a seasoned writer on watches, contributing to several UK publications including Oracle Time and GQ while being one of the editors at online magazine Fratello. As the only Norwegian who doesn’t own a pair of skis, he hibernates through the winter months with a finger on the horological pulse, and a penchant for independent watchmaking.
Latest articles by Thor Svaboe
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Van Cleef & Arpels’ new watches are inspired by the sun and the moonAt Watches and Wonders 2026, the brand blurs the lines between watches and jewellery with the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune and Midnight Heure d’ici & Heure d’ailleurs
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How TAG Heuer’s Watches and Wonders 2026 releases shape upThe Monaco Chronograph and the Monaco Evergraph are innovative titanium timepieces
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At Watches and Wonders, Cartier puts the focus on shapes and materials in exciting new watch releasesCartier rethinks much-loved watch families at Watches and Wonders 2026
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Here are all the Audemars Piguet releases of 2026 so farIn this year's new watch releases, Audemars Piguet reinterprets the Royal Oak
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It's all change for British watch brand Bremont: discover the new releases hereSince joining Bremont as CEO in 2023, Davide Cerrato has been at the helm of a new direction for the brand
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Discover Krayon, the independent watch brand bringing simplicity back to watchmakingSwiss watch brand Krayon does the basics well. Learn more about their mechanical watches here
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Chopard partners with Italian automotive house Zagato for its lightest-ever concept watchA radical exercise in weight, structure and intent, the Lab One Zagato Concept translates automotive spaceframe engineering into haute horology, pushing Chopard into boldly experimental territory
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Discover the newest watches as LVMH Watch Week 2026 kicks off in MilanWatch maisons unveil their 2026 releases in Milan
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Five watch trends to look out for in 2026From dial art to future-proofed 3D-printing, here are the watch trends we predict will be riding high in 2026
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A. Lange & Söhne's new Bond Street flagship merges German charm with Mayfair poiseThe celebrate the launch of its handsome new home, the brand's releasing an equally elegant new watch
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The gold watches to covet nowGold watches from H Moser & Cie, Fears and Patek Philippe are on our radar for 2026
By Josh Sims Last updated
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The British watch brands to know now: from intriguing innovators to heritage revivalsBritish watch brands are in the ascendant – discover some of the most exciting names and their timepieces
By James Gurney Last updated
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These statement watches are surefire conversation startersFrom Richard Mille to Hublot and Bulgari, these statement watches aren’t to be missed
By Chris Hall Last updated
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The Japanese watch brands you need to know nowNaoya Hida & Co, Kikuchi Nakagawa and Kurono Tokyo are just some of the Japanese watch brands to keep an eye on
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Six affordable retro watches take us back to the 1980sFun plastic watches may have come of age in the decade taste forgot, but bold new releases are making 1980s colour and style covetable again. Here are some of the best
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The watch releases to know at Geneva Watch Days 2025Geneva Watch Days (4-7 September 2025) returns with a dynamic mix of maisons and independents, showcasing the craft, innovation and collaborations shaping the future of watchmaking. We spotlight five releases that caught our eye in 2025
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The world's first 3D-printed watch is here (and it's surprisingly affordable)In a world first, British watch brand Apiar debuts the 3D-printed Gen.1 watch
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These bright ceramic watches are right on time for summerCeramic watches from Hublot, IWC and Zenith are a strong choice for the summer holidays
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Independent watch brands to look out for nowIndependent watch brands including JN Shapiro, Bovet and Ming are rewriting the horological rules
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Tadao Ando brings a fruity minimalism to his first watchThe revered Japanese architect collaborates with Cauny on his first full watch design
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These fun, affordable digital watches are just the thing for summer timeFrom a classic Casio to a colourful Autodromo, have fun with your wristwear with a playful digital watch
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From dress to tool watches, discover chic red dialsWatch brands from Cartier to Audemars Piguet are embracing a vibrant red dial. Here are the ones that have caught our eye.
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Tudor hones in on the details in 2025’s new watch releasesTudor rethinks classic watches with carefully considered detailing – shop this year’s new faces
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Cartier dials up the glamour at Watches and Wonders 2025Cartier revamps much-loved watch collections, from Privé and Panthère to Tank and Tressage, upping the sparkle at the watch fair in Geneva
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