Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00286

A movement in the shadows. A rush of air. A startled fox, knocking down an empty bin. That’s all you’ll see of him, but he sees everything of you. He’s the watchman of the night, the protector of the innocent, the fighter of evil. And, of course, he needs to make sure he’s at the right place at the right time, and for that, he’ll need a watch. We take a look at which timepiece a caped defender of the city’s streets might wear—take note future vigilante justice orphan billionaires!

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a watchmaker? Well now you can, as we take a look inside the Watchfinder & Co. Panerai certified service centre as Head Watchmaker and watch master extraordinaire Tony Williams services a Panerai Luminor Submersible.

The top news stories from all the best watchmakers in the world, including Ressence, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Omega, plus Watchfinder wins 'Watch Retailer of the Year' at the 2014 UK Jewellery Awards.

When you’re looking for the watch that’s right for you, it’s easy to be swept up in the hype of those top few default choices. Say you’ve set your heart on a chronograph; chances are your shortlist may contain a Speedmaster or a Daytona. Both superb watches, no doubt about that, but there are others that you might not know about—and they’re equally worth consideration.