The Dial Watch Club: Africa’s Growing Horology Community

The Dial Watch Club, founded by long-time friends and watch enthusiasts Tsakani Moyane and Yankho Kumbemba, is South Africa’s very own stars of #WatchTok and Africa’s leading voices in horology and fine watchmaking. In a content series sponsored by Luxury Time, these passionate creators shared their essential knowledge on everything watch-making.

2026 Trend: Size Counts

The most notable watch trend is gendered: Men are looking for smaller watch faces while women are looking to make more of a statement with oversized timepieces and several factors point to this evolving trend. While most trends come down to personal preference, the influence of smartwatches and wearable tech has certainly blurred the lines between masculine and feminine accessories. Traditionally, women’s wrist watches were worn as a type of jewellery, so they were designed to be dainty and decorative. But with more fluidity in fashion, women are leaning into bolder and more subversive styles while men revert to vintage styles that invoke nostalgia and comfort.

The Right Time is Daily         

The price of a luxury watch is justified by the craft and exclusivity that goes into the engineering construction of each individual piece. Luxury timepieces don’t only tell time, but preserve time. Rich personal and brand stories are poured into each component, expertly put together by an artisan who has trained for years to create a piece that can be passed down through generations. So, Prestige asked The Dial what to consider when making such an investment and were told, among other things, to buy a watch that you would actually wear.

The Dial stands by the philosophy that timepieces can be passed down as heirlooms and can certainly help when investment may be needed, but the primary reason to invest in a luxury wristwatch is to actually wear it. The Dial described in detail the iconic Rolex Pepsi, officially discontinued as announced at the Watches and Wonders Convention in Geneva, and made the obvious connection between its highly durable materials and its ability to be worn every single day. To honour the art and craft of horology is in utility. So next time you consider keeping your Cartier stowed away for a special occasion, consider the intention behind hundreds of years of perfecting the science and “daily” it instead.

A Legacy On Your Wrist

Luxury Time is the proud sponsor of the Dial Watch Club’s feature on the Prestige Edit. With over 20 years of luxury watch retail, service and resale Luxury Time are the experts in matching the perfect watch with the perfect owner. Offering a personalised shopping experience, their outlets in Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal are ready and waiting with a complimentary glass of premium whiskey, and access to the best collection of authenticated new and pre-loved timepieces.

The Prestige Edit

The Prestige Edit is Prestige Magazine’s new audio and video platform, showcasing the brands and stories from within African Luxury. Stream The Dial Watch Club’s feature on Spotify now.