Main Facts Independent British horology has found a new, culturally resonant frontier. Studio Underd0g, the whimsical and color-obsessed independent watch brand founded by Richard Benc, has partnered with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons—the preeminent luxury watch retailer in the United Arab Emirates and the organizational powerhouse behind Dubai Watch Week—to introduce…
By Stephen Holmes Published: September 14, 2026 NEW YORK — At first glance, the rising tide of populist anxiety regarding immigration and the growing community pushback against the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers share a common psychological DNA. Both phenomena reflect deep-seated insecurities about individual and collective agency…
