Introducing the finest watchmaking crafts

Plus, what else is happening in The Journal this week [The Journal]( | [Click here]( to view online version [What's New]( [Designers]( [Clothing]( [Shoes]( [Accessories]( [Watches]( [Gifts]( [Home]( ) [Watches]( [Celebrating traditional crafts with MR PORTER’s Handmade Edit]( [Words by Mr Chris Hall]( Despite their practical purpose, watches have always flourished as a canvas for decorative arts, emphasising their dual roles as both functional timekeepers and statements of personal style and connoisseurship. The Handmade Edit is our way of celebrating the traditional crafts that go hand-in-hand with luxury watchmaking. We have assembled a number of watches that represent a diverse range of horological approaches, from ultra-thin dress watches with hard-stone dials to classical complications finished with hand-turned guilloché patterns. They are rare, detailed, characterful and beautiful – everything a truly fine watch should be. [Read more]( [HERMÈS TIMEPIECES]( [Arceau Wild Singapore Limited Edition Automatic 41mm White Gold and Leather Watch, Ref. No. 403020WW00]( [ANDERSEN GENEVE]( [Jumping Hours Automatic 38mm Gold and Leather Watch]( [H. MOSER & CIE.]( [Heritage Tourbillon 46mm 18-Karat White Gold and Leather Watch, Ref. No. 8804-0201]( [CARTIER]( [Tank Chinoise Limited Edition Hand-Wound 39.49mm Rose Gold and Alligator Watch, Ref. No. WGTA0075]( DISCOVER MORE STORIES The future of menswear is here Meet MANAAKI, Miles Leon and SAIF UD DEEN – the three designer brands participating in MR PORTER FUTURES, our design mentorship programme in partnership with Klarna [Read more]( December’s sneaker releases from Nike and adidas How to dress your table for the holidays What does your Spotify Wrapped say about you? Our favourite gifts for kids (no batteries required) How to get ready for a party in five minutes Five dress watches that will never go out of style Ready to party? Suits and more Party-season shoes: step out in style [Shop now]( [Shop now]( [What’s New]( [Designers]( [Clothing]( [Shoes]( [Accessories]( [Watches]( [Gifts]( [Home]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Download the app] [Download on the App Store]( [Get it on Google Play]( MR PORTER is a registered trademark of THE NET-A-PORTER GROUP LTD 1 The Village Offices, Westfield, Ariel Way, London, W12 7GF. UK company number: 3820604 To view our Privacy Policy [click here]( unsubscribe [click here]( © 2011 - 2022 [MRPORTER.COM](