Icons, what comes next: updates and deep dives

Icons is a short-read section. These are the longer reads and updates we plan to add.

The first round covers seven pioneers and a group of microbrands in two to five minutes each. Here is what we plan to build on next, and how we will keep it honest.

Planned deep dives

  • Breguet: the tourbillon from pocket to wrist, and what the patent actually describes.
  • Blancpain and Rolex: the early dive watch race, set out as a timeline.
  • Cartier: the Santos and the Tank, case by case.
  • Favre-Leuba: how the Bivouac and Bathy measured pressure, and India’s role in its story.
  • Titan Vetra: the movement in detail, once watches are in hand and specifications can be checked.
  • Timex and Titan: how affordable watches are made, and what it takes to build a calibre in India.
  • Microbrand tracker: new launches from Indian and international small brands, with prices and availability.

How we update

Each read carries its sources in small print at the bottom and the date we checked them. When a price, availability or claim changes, we will update the piece and say so. If you spot an error, send it to us on Instagram at @horakaaofficial.

Tell us which watch or brand you want next. The shortlist above is a plan, not a promise of dates.

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