The concept of Metiers d’Arts in watchmaking has become all-important in haute horology. Now, a new concept arises from a group of expert watchmakers and artisans that have banned together to launch Watch Museum to combine luxury art with complex watchmaking craftsmanship. The Watch Museum teams with two of the world’s biggest museums, Uffizi Gallery…
It doesn’t surprise us that the newest timepiece out in 2021 from independent brand Urwerk is something to roar about. The UR-100v T-Rex watch is crafted in bronze with a special textured and burnished finish that replicates the scales of the giant 12-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur. However, to ensure it doesn’t pre-date itself, Urwerk equips…
Introducing The Panerai Luminor Marina Guillaume Nery Watch
Free diver Guillaume Nery is also a brand ambassador for Panerai. Now, the brand honors him and his daring endeavors with a special edition watch: the Pam 1122 Guillaume Nery Special Edition Luminor Marina 44mm. Daring and different, just like Nery, the new timepiece is crafted in titanium and features a rubber coating on the…
HSNY Announces Watchmaking Scholarships For Minorities
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY), announced that it has established two new scholarships for minority watchmaking students. America’s first watchmaking guild announces the Benjamin Banneker Scholarship for Black Watchmaking Students, as well as the Oscar Waldan Scholarship for Jewish Watchmaking Students. Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught mathematician, astronomer and horologist who lived from 1731 to…
Introducing: Harry Winston Premier Chinese New Year Of The Ox Watch
Every year, a handful of the finest watch brands create timepieces celebrating the Chinese zodiac just in time for the Chinese New Year. Harry Winston is one of those brands, and this year, for the Year of the Ox, the Swiss brand goes all out – unveiling bold red, beautiful métiers d’ arts and more.…
Introducing Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi Year Of The Ox Watch
With next month marking the Chinese New Year, certain luxury watch brands are celebrating the event with specially made watches that honor the Chinese zodiac symbol. For Chopard, creating the L. U. C XP Urushi Year of the Ox watch was a particularly intriguing feat. That is because Chopard turns to the ancient Asian craft…
Introducing: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer Professional Chronographs
Starting the year off right, Omega announces its newest collection of powerful Master Chronometer certified watches in the Moonwatch collection — all with antimagnetic movements. For the newest Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer Professional Chronograph, the brand was inspired by its fourth-generation style, ST 105.012– the version worn by the Apollo 11 astronauts on the…
Introducing The $30,000 Barrelhand 3D-Printed Project One Watch
Space-age and highly technical looking, the 3D-printed Project One watch from Barrelhand is an interesting combination of watchmaking and technology. One of just a few watch brands in the world to turn to 3D printing for its watches, Barrelhand’s Project One offers some top-notch time-display complications in a super cool package. Founded in San Francisco…
Five Reasons To Look Closer At CuleM GMT Watches
The new year is a great time to take a look at some fresh perspectives. One of them comes from the relatively young Swiss watch brand known as CuleM. Founded in 2018, this company has formed collaborations with four top conservation and humanitarian organizations in an effort to give back to world. It also plants…
Introducing Piaget Year Of The Ox Watch For The Chinese New Year
Top-tier watch brands such as Piaget are getting ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year in a few weeks. This year is the Year of the Ox and Piaget executes its ultra-thin Altiplano watch with grand-feu cloisonné’ dial of an ox beautifully. By turning to celebrated artist Anita Porchet to paint the métiers d’Arts dial,…
Introducing Wilbur Watches Launch Edition: Race Fuel Only
It may be 2021, but that doesn’t stop us from looking at some great watches that were unveiled in 2020 and that are on the market now, especially when they are truly exciting pieces. Such is the case with the newest Wilbur Watches Launch edition. Jason Wilbur, designer extraordinaire who has designed everything from concept…