This article by Roberta Naas first appeared in her Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com. In today’s world where magnetic fields surround us in our every day life — from cell phones and covers, to microwaves and even the upcoming 5G — the World Health Organization estimates that approximately 30% of the population (in first-world countries)…
Move over men, this one is for the women. Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils three exquisite new Rendez-Vous Sonatina watches that celebrate nature in all its beauty. Just eight pieces of each of the three versions will be made because of the intense craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Each watch is an expression of floral beauty, with…
This past Saturday, just in time for World Oceans Day, IWC Schaffhausen announced its support of a new environmental project to study the effects fo climate change via measuring the ocean’s temperatures. The study is spearheaded by IWC’s diving partner, Cousteau Divers. The plans is to measure the ocean temps using precision sensors and then…
Some things just go together: pants with pockets, peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, fish and chips, needle and thread, a hug and a kiss, Captain America and Iron Man … you get the idea. For horology the universal pairing is the chronograph watch and racing. In accordance with that union, and in celebration…
Check out a dozen of your favorite watch brands this week during the 9th Annual Madison Avenue Watch Week. From today until June 15 (Saturday), one can view some of the finest timepieces in the world at a dozen different brand boutiques along New York’s famed Madison Avenue. Open to the public, this year’s…
For those who have followed our site for some time, you know that we are big fans of Oris. The brand is consistently able to deliver pieces that are affordable, attractive and offer a compelling narrative drawn from the history of the manufacturer or from the environment we live in. The newest Oris Divers Sixty-Five…
Today marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Known as Operation Overlord, D-Day witnessed the storming of Allied troops on the banks of Normandy at 6:30 in the morning, and was a key turning point for the allied forces in World War II around. Now, to honor that day and the fallen heroes who gave their…
Making its debut last month, and still circulating in theaters, John Wick: Chapter 3 — starring Halle Berry and Keanu Reeves — also stars Carl F. Bucherer timepieces. The brand had been featured in the first two episodes and in the newest film, its watches grace the wrists of both Berry andReeves. Reeves wears…
With Memorial Day behind us — a special day that we honor those who fought for our country and lost their lives doing so — the 75th D-Day is around the corner. On June 6 we pay homage to the day where our troops stormed Normandy – a big turning point for the allies in…
Move over men, this one is for the women. TAG Heuer pulls out all the stops when it comes to the Carrera Lady collection– unveiling a host of new models, including colorful pieces — and turning to brand ambassador Cara Delevingne for the release. The newly designed 36mm collection boasts bold hues such as plum…
It’s immediately identifiable from across a crowded room. The Corum Admirals Cup Collection of watches — which today totals more than 70 models — has become an icon in the watchmaking and watch collecting world. What started in 1960 as a yacht-inspired timepiece quickly won hearts around the world. The original watch struck a chord…