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Petitpierre Makes The Worlds Best Watchmaking Tools

Petitpierre Makes The Worlds Best Watchmaking Tools

One day I will buy the Tradition Watchmakers Toolbox

Mitch Barber
Interview: The Singer Reimagined Dive Track With Marco Borraccino

Interview: The Singer Reimagined Dive Track With Marco Borraccino

It’s one designer’s ambition to blow the doors off convention.

Mitch Barber
What Is The JCB Seal? Exploring Biver’s Extreme Finishing Standards

What Is The JCB Seal? Exploring Biver’s Extreme Finishing Standards

Biver takes Neoclassic horology and turns it up to 11.

Mitch Barber
Introducting The Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT Platinumtech™

Introducting The Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT Platinumtech™

The new Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT Platinumtech™is big and bold.

Mitch Barber
Understanding Photolithography In The Watch Industry

Understanding Photolithography In The Watch Industry

Movement parts are really, really small in case you haven’t noticed.

Mitch Barber
The Breva Segreto di Lario And I Have A Secret

The Breva Segreto di Lario And I Have A Secret

Pass me another glass of Pinot would you George? This is our little secret of Lake Como.

Mitch Barber
Introducing The Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075

Introducing The Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075

The Type XX Chronographe 2075 is, undoubtedly, a beautiful representation of Breguet’s history

Mitch Barber
H. Moser & Cie Goes Digital With the Streamliner Mechanics Edition

H. Moser & Cie Goes Digital With the Streamliner Mechanics Edition

The brand unveiled its boldest innovation yet — the Streamliner Mechanics Edition

Mitch Barber
The Birth of Singer Reimagined with Marco Borraccino

The Birth of Singer Reimagined with Marco Borraccino

Sometimes, all you have to do is ask. The worst someone can say is “no,”.

Mitch Barber
The Richard Mille RM 60-01 Is A Ridiculous Watch - I Love It

The Richard Mille RM 60-01 Is A Ridiculous Watch - I Love It

What a ridiculous watch…. I love it.

Mitch Barber
What Happened To Benjamin James?

What Happened To Benjamin James?

‍I admire Ben for having the guts to pull the pin.

Mitch Barber
Watch Storage, Heart Rates And Rolls-Royce - The Mackenzie 12 Watch Briefcase From Charles Simon

Watch Storage, Heart Rates And Rolls-Royce - The Mackenzie 12 Watch Briefcase From Charles Simon

The Mackenzie 12 Watch Briefcase has an internal structure made from aerospace-grade aluminium.

Mitch Barber
Omega’s Naiad Lock Explained: Precision Caseback Alignment

Omega’s Naiad Lock Explained: Precision Caseback Alignment

The Naiad Lock is Omega's bayonet style case back fastening system.

Mitch Barber
Visiting Rémi Maillat And The Krayon Anywhere

Visiting Rémi Maillat And The Krayon Anywhere

There’s magic here, and you can feel it as soon as you walk in.

Mitch Barber
Watchmaking Research Kinematics (WRK) Brings Hypercar Engineering to Horology

Watchmaking Research Kinematics (WRK) Brings Hypercar Engineering to Horology

The ACF-01 is the watch industry manifestation of Gordon Murray's attitude toward cars

Mitch Barber
From KitKats to Altiplanos: Rethinking Piaget and the Art of Ultra-Thin Watches

From KitKats to Altiplanos: Rethinking Piaget and the Art of Ultra-Thin Watches

An off-centre dial here, a coloured micro-rotor here and an ultra-thin movement there.

Mitch Barber
What Are Veblen Goods? Understanding Luxury Pricing Strategies

What Are Veblen Goods? Understanding Luxury Pricing Strategies

Explore the concept of Veblen goods—luxury items where demand increases with price.

Mitch Barber
The Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback is the Real Deal

The Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback is the Real Deal

Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. or Malala Yousafzai?

Mitch Barber
The Ten Commandments of Patek Philippe.

The Ten Commandments of Patek Philippe.

Explore Patek Philippe’s guiding principles.

Mitch Barber
The Winners From Every Category of The 2023 GPHG - My Predictions

The Winners From Every Category of The 2023 GPHG - My Predictions

I often wonder what the point of an awards show like the GPHG is.

Mitch Barber
The Simon Brette Chronomètre Artisans Souscription

The Simon Brette Chronomètre Artisans Souscription

Explore the Simon Brette Chronomètre Artisans Souscription

Mitch Barber
The Real Story Of Mercedes Gleitze And The Rolex Oyster

The Real Story Of Mercedes Gleitze And The Rolex Oyster

We know all about Mr Wilsdorf, his foundation and the incredible legacy he’s created.

Mitch Barber
The Rolex Deep Sea Challenge, The Undisputed King of Perpetual

The Rolex Deep Sea Challenge, The Undisputed King of Perpetual

Maybe it’s just the next step of the perpetual dick swinging contest they have with Omega.

Mitch Barber
The Ocean To Orbit Lhotse - Of Mountains And Parachutes

The Ocean To Orbit Lhotse - Of Mountains And Parachutes

This is what the Lhotse is all about. It’s a watch to be lived in, imprinted on and used.

Mitch Barber
The Rolex Sky-Dweller Gets it's First Update in 11 Years

The Rolex Sky-Dweller Gets it's First Update in 11 Years

Discover the 2023 Rolex Sky-Dweller’s first major update in over a decade.

Mitch Barber
The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date Is A Religious Experience

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date Is A Religious Experience

I’m not a religious man, but I understand why some people are. We all want to belong.

Mitch Barber
The Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Quantième Perpétuel Is Valium For An Anxious Mind

The Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Quantième Perpétuel Is Valium For An Anxious Mind

The streets of London sucked me up and spat me out as an exhausted and inspired man.

Mitch Barber
The Lebond Siza – A Watch From The Mind Of An Architect

The Lebond Siza – A Watch From The Mind Of An Architect

Inspired by the Leça Swimming Pool he designed in 1996.

Mitch Barber
The Bovet Museum And A Trip To The East

The Bovet Museum And A Trip To The East

The day started at the Bovet’s manufacture in Tramelan.

Mitch Barber
Wrist Worthy - A 1985 Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/001

Wrist Worthy - A 1985 Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/001

A compact classic from Patek Philippe’s golden age

Mitch Barber
One Month with the TAG Heuer Formula 1 X Kith, Did I Make A Mistake?

One Month with the TAG Heuer Formula 1 X Kith, Did I Make A Mistake?

If I love it I love it, the reasons don’t matter. Nothing matters.

Mitch Barber
The Aztecs, Chocolate And The Piaget Polo 79

The Aztecs, Chocolate And The Piaget Polo 79

Explore the rich tapestry connecting Aztec traditions, the allure of chocolate.

Mitch Barber
Rolex Buys Bucherer - Good Move or Misstep from the Crown?

Rolex Buys Bucherer - Good Move or Misstep from the Crown?

Rolex’s acquisition of Bucherer marks a significant shift in the luxury watch industry.

Mitch Barber
The Best Travel Watch, Period - The Ulysse Nardin Blast Dual Time

The Best Travel Watch, Period - The Ulysse Nardin Blast Dual Time

There’s always one watch in every brand’s collection that is the unsung hero of the range.

Mitch Barber
Mechanical Enthusiasm, Bruce Lee and Mr. Lin Bingqiang - Exploring The Behrens Kung Fu

Mechanical Enthusiasm, Bruce Lee and Mr. Lin Bingqiang - Exploring The Behrens Kung Fu

As a reformed martial arts obsessive, I was immediately drawn to the Kung Fu by Behrens.

Mitch Barber
Is the Ulysse Nardin Freak X the most interesting watch on the market?

Is the Ulysse Nardin Freak X the most interesting watch on the market?

I'm of course, talking about the Freak X by Ulysse Nardin.

Mitch Barber
Introducing The WRK ACF-02

Introducing The WRK ACF-02

Pushing the ACF-02 to the performance engineering extreme is the AMB-01/1.

Mitch Barber
Introducing The Krayon Anyday - A Watch For Humans

Introducing The Krayon Anyday - A Watch For Humans

There’s always a risk when a small independent brand like Krayon introduces a brand-new collection.

Mitch Barber
Mitch Barber - Freelance Luxury Watch Writer

Mitch Barber - Freelance Luxury Watch Writer

A deep appreciation for the art of watchmaking and a keen understanding of luxury consumer behavior.

Mitch Barber
Hands On With The New Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 In Steel

Hands On With The New Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 In Steel

I was lucky enough to try the new 222 on when it was in the Time+Tide studio.

Mitch Barber
Introducing The Bower Tide Seeker

Introducing The Bower Tide Seeker

I have mine set to the tides of my old stomping ground, Noosa main beach in QLD, Australia.

Mitch Barber
Introducing The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1 Edition

Introducing The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1 Edition

Collaboration watches like this aren’t easy to pull off.

Mitch Barber
How To Get Into The Grey Market - A Conversation With Ian C

How To Get Into The Grey Market - A Conversation With Ian C

Picking your grail up at retail has become all but impossible.

Mitch Barber
Fondue, Micro Paintings And Château de Môtiers - My visit to Bovet 1822 (Part Two)

Fondue, Micro Paintings And Château de Môtiers - My visit to Bovet 1822 (Part Two)

This room is where Bovet watches are put through finally assembly and quality control.

Mitch Barber
Fist Bumps And High Watchmaking - My Visit to Bovet 1822

Fist Bumps And High Watchmaking - My Visit to Bovet 1822

The smell of emerald green grass lingers in my nose as I sit on my British Airways flight.

Mitch Barber
Guilloché Dials And A Watch In A Bottle - Exploring The Andersen Geneve Jumping Hours

Guilloché Dials And A Watch In A Bottle - Exploring The Andersen Geneve Jumping Hours

There are a few brands out there that I find really strange.

Mitch Barber
Historical Capital, Jar Collecting and Chronoswiss  - The Lang 1943 Field Watch Edition One

Historical Capital, Jar Collecting and Chronoswiss - The Lang 1943 Field Watch Edition One

Lang 1943 has successfully cemented their place in modern history.

Mitch Barber
How To Buy A Rolex At Retail - Tips From An Ex-Sales Associate

How To Buy A Rolex At Retail - Tips From An Ex-Sales Associate

Although things have changed dramatically, there is a clear, albeit expensive path to getting a Rolex

Mitch Barber
Event Recap - The Subdial After Dark X Bovet

Event Recap - The Subdial After Dark X Bovet

The first Subdial After Dark was not your average watch get-together.

Mitch Barber
The Benjamin James Scarifour Review - Redefining What It Means To Wear A Small Watch.

The Benjamin James Scarifour Review - Redefining What It Means To Wear A Small Watch.

Working for other brands was absolutely invaluable for gaining experience.

Mitch Barber
Ed Meylan And The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel

Ed Meylan And The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel

Ed’s French accent, confidence, and traditional good looks were no match for my martial bond.

Mitch Barber
Conquering Panic With The Lebond Suoto Moura

Conquering Panic With The Lebond Suoto Moura

Picture this. You've just arrived in Belgium for a week long conference.

Mitch Barber
Falling in love with the Hublot Classic Fusion Original in Yellow Gold

Falling in love with the Hublot Classic Fusion Original in Yellow Gold

I love nothing more than a dial without a date and a 36 mm case.

Mitch Barber
Does the Moonswatch need to die?

Does the Moonswatch need to die?

I think the Moonswatch is a cool thing, don’t get me wrong.

Mitch Barber
Carl Suchy & Söhne And The Birth Of The Belvedere

Carl Suchy & Söhne And The Birth Of The Belvedere

I know very little about the history, provenance, and motivation behind fine art.

Mitch Barber
Is Chopard's Alpine Eagle The Sustainable Hype Watch?

Is Chopard's Alpine Eagle The Sustainable Hype Watch?

Chopard’s Alpine Eagle collection redefines luxury sports watches.

Mitch Barber
Beautiful Foolishness And The Richard Mille RM67-01

Beautiful Foolishness And The Richard Mille RM67-01

I was 11 years old when the first Richard Mille came out.

Mitch Barber
Bovet 1822 Lands In Melbourne With Their First Australian Boutique

Bovet 1822 Lands In Melbourne With Their First Australian Boutique

Digging deeper into Bovet’s sudden arrival in Australia.

Mitch Barber
Buying ‘My Wife’ A Cartier Baignoire 1920

Buying ‘My Wife’ A Cartier Baignoire 1920

In 1912, an ovale cintré (arched oval) watch was designed by Louis Cartier.

Mitch Barber
A Shark Cage, An Upside Down Movement and the Bovet 1822 Récital 12

A Shark Cage, An Upside Down Movement and the Bovet 1822 Récital 12

There’s a lot to talk about with this watch.

Mitch Barber
Are Aventi Watches Worth It? Friendship, Personal Growth And The Pink Champagne

Are Aventi Watches Worth It? Friendship, Personal Growth And The Pink Champagne

Hannu eventually told me about a business that he had wanted to start.

Mitch Barber
Accessibility, Raffles, and Maximilian Büsser – The M.A.D 1 Green

Accessibility, Raffles, and Maximilian Büsser – The M.A.D 1 Green

This got me thinking, what can brands do to be more accessible to a broader range of the market?

Mitch Barber

Welcome To The Subdial

Founded in 2023, The Subdial is my way to connect with an industry I didn’t feel a part of.After a career in luxury retail, I combined my two loves, watches and writing, to create a place for people like myself to enjoy this hobby without pretension. It’s an editorial website that values people, storytelling and connection over all else and aims to be a gathering place for like-minded watch enthusiasts all over the world.