Thor Svaboe
Thor Svaboe is a seasoned writer on watches, contributing to several UK publications including Oracle Time and GQ while being one of the editors at online magazine Fratello. As the only Norwegian who doesn’t own a pair of skis, he hibernates through the winter months with a finger on the horological pulse, and a penchant for independent watchmaking.
Latest articles by Thor Svaboe
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Audemars Piguet and Kaws have created the Royal Oak Concept watch we didn't know we needed
The Audemars Piguet x Kaws Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon 'Companion' is slick wrist-worn art
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Independent watch brands to look out for now
Independent watch brands including Singer, Artya, MB&F and Beauregard are rewriting the horological rules
By James Gurney Last updated
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Minimalist watches to invest in now
These minimalist watches are united by a focus on clean design and technical excellence, for timeless style
By Thor Svaboe Last updated
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The rise and rise of odd-shaped watches
Asymmetrical, triangular, oval – a host of watch brands are experimenting with unexpected dial shapes. Here are some of the best
By Thor Svaboe Published
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What are the must-see watch releases at Geneva Watch Days 2024?
Get up close and personal with Swiss haute horlogerie at Geneva Watch Days 2024, until 2 September 2024
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Skeletonised watches are making a dazzling return in 2024
Skeletonised watches return, once again opening up their dials, letting us enjoy mechanical watchmaking at its intricate finest
By Thor Svaboe Published
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All that glitters: five gold watches for 2024
Gold watches from Rolex, Tudor, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin are on our radar for 2024, all part of a trend seen at the recent Watches and Wonders
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Futurism is back at Watches and Wonders 2024
Futuristic watches are ready to beam us up as a sci-fi aesthetic comes to Watches and Wonders 2024
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Cauny and architect Rafael Moneo’s Bauhaus-inspired square watches
Cauny launches square, minimalist watches designed by architect Rafael Moneo
By Thor Svaboe Published
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H Moser’s smoked salmon watch dial is deliciously deep
The new H Moser & Cie Streamliner Perpetual Calendar Smoked Salmon features a brushed dial
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Piaget Polo 79 sets the bar high for 1980s revivals
The return of the Piaget Polo 79 coincides with the brand’s 150th anniversary
By Thor Svaboe Published
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LVMH Watch Week 2024 set the watch trends for the year ahead
LVMH Watch Week 2024 set an optimistic tone – here are the watches to look out for this year
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Fun times: the smartwatches combining function and form
These smartwatches are packed with functionality, but now even smaller, giving a real-watch feel and offering life beyond snapchat notifications
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Small wonders: the watches mini in size and big in style
These small watches from independent brands and big hitters show us that size can indeed matter
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Paul Smith and Braun put a very British spin on German minimalist tech
Paul Smith and Braun have collaborated on two new watches
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Richard Mille and Ferrari's new watch is barely thicker than a credit card
The Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari signals a new era of ultra-thin watchmaking
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Is the Audemars Piguet and Travis Scott Royal Oak the collaboration of the year?
The new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar from Audemars Piguet and Travis Scott comes in a delicious chocolate ceramic
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Dubai Watch Week goes avant-garde: our pick of the best wristwear
Dubai Watch Week has opened with a bang - here are the watches you need to know about
By Thor Svaboe Published
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Discover the big winners at the watch world Oscars
The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève is the Oscars for the watch world – get all the news on the 2023 event here
By Thor Svaboe Published
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The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater watch strikes the right note
A.Lange & Söhne marry technical expertise with slick design in the Honeygold Zeitwerk Minute Repeater
By Thor Svaboe Published
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New Louis Vuitton Tambour redefines the house’s watchmaking
Key brand details characterise the Louis Vuitton Tambour 40mm
By Thor Svaboe Published