The Top Five Watch Dial Typefaces

Typography is one of the defining elements of a watch dial's identity. Yet by reinventing it from one collection, model, or product line to the next, most brands have missed the opportunity to create lettering or numerals that are instantly recognizable. A select few, however, have succeeded in turning their typography into a true signature.
Brand of the day
Serpenti Aeterna: Bulgari's V.G article 27.07.2026
Bulgari has its own clear definition of excellence, which involves the perfect balance between design, added-value, quality of its products and its worldwide service. In the case of Bulgari watches, it all started with the Bulgari Bulgari watch that led to the creation of Bulgari Time in Switzerland in 1982.
In the Spotlight

Interview with Dieter Pachner, CEO of Certina

During the brand’s first international event since Dieter Pachner assumed leadership, Certina welcomed GMT and WorldTempus to Zurich for the unveiling of the new DS Super PH2000M. In this conversation, he reflects on a legacy dating back to 1888, the brand’s strong European footprint, the challenge of engaging Gen Z, and the priorities shaping Certina’s future.
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