About WatchDossier

WatchDossier is a cultural journal for independent mechanical watchmaking, featuring essays, dispatches, and collector insights.

In a world of noisy watch media, we focus on what lasts: philosophy, craft, critique, and cultural relevance. Our goal is to build the canonical archive of independent horology—one story at a time.

No sponsorships, no brand payments, no commercial influence on our content.

What Sets Us Apart

• Only Independents — No conglomerates, no affiliates, no compromises.

• Voice-Driven — We blend literary depth with strategic clarity.

• Built to Endure — Every feature is meant to be revisited, not scrolled past.

What You'll Find

• The Dossier — Longform essays, critiques, cultural commentary.

• The Field — Fairs, interviews, atelier visits, watch reviews.

• The Market — Auction trends, market insights.

• Collector’s Room — Collecting and investing psychology, vintage watches, glossaries and guides.

• Branding — Strategic choices, brand architecture, market positioning, and pricing philosophy.

Price

All articles are available with free membership when issued. After three weeks, with the exception of watch reviews and fair visits, articles become archive material and are only available with a paid annual membership.