Watches

About Montre24

Montre24 is an independent watch portal for people who love mechanical timekeeping. For more than a decade we have followed the watch industry, from the great Swiss and German manufactures to small independent ateliers and young microbrands that are reshaping what a fine watch can be.

Here you will find:

• A watch directory from A to Z. Profiles of watchmakers from around the world, with brand histories and collections.
• Watch news. New models, anniversaries and launches from the industry.
• Watch magazine. Buying guides, comparisons and explainers, from what makes Swiss watches special to choosing watches for men and watches for women.
• Montre TV. Our archive of video presentations filmed at BaselWorld, GTE Geneva and other watch fairs.
• Exclusive interviews with the founders and watchmakers behind the dials.
• A watch dictionary that explains complications, movements and watchmaking terms.

Why independent brands matter to us

Big names make the headlines, but some of the most interesting watchmaking happens in small workshops. Montre24 has always given space to independent and lesser-known brands, many of which we met in person at watch fairs and interviewed for the site. Our archive of their presentations and stories is one of the things that makes Montre24 different.

How we write

We aim to explain watches in plain language: what a movement does, why a complication matters and what you actually get for your money. Prices and specifications in our guides are checked against official brand sources at the time of publication.

Whether you are choosing your first automatic watch or researching a rare independent brand, Montre24 is here to help you find your way in the world of fine watches.