Easily one of the IWC Schaffhausen’s most bed timepieces, the Portugieser Rattrapante has a long and storied past. The watch is one of the brand’s best sellers in the Portugieser because of its ability to time two events simultaneously. Now, in honor of the opening of its first Toronto boutique, IWC releases the Portugieser…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Official Sponsor of the 74th Venice International Film Festival
As the Official Sponsor of the Venice International Film Festival for 13 years, Jaeger-LeCoultre helped dress some celebrities at this 74th event — where the brand underscores its commitment to celebrating filmmaking. Actress Rita Hayek donned a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon pink gold watch, while attending the ‘The Insult’ premiere and then later changed…
Sailing the Seas During Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, and the New Luminor 1950 PCYC Watches
Nothing is as invigorating as spending a day on the water aboard one of the most beautiful schooners in the world – except spending the day racing on the water. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had the most unique experience of sailing in Nantucket during the 2017 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge aboard the…
American Watchmakers – Clockmakers Institute Announce Florida Convention
For those die-hard rs of the intricacies of watchmaking, take note: The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute will host its annual convention October 4–7, 2017, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport—Westshore hotel in Tampa, Fla. The event, which includes a vendor fair with tools, technology and , also offers than 12 hours of education. Additionally, a tour of watchband…
Watch/Jewelry Industry Loses Veteran Journalist William G. (Bill) Shuster
It was late last night that I learned of the death of William George Shuster (Bill), long-time industry veteran journalist. I tossed and turned all night – recalling so many exceptional memories of times d with Bill. With his death, we have lost a great soul on so many levels. Bill was one of those…
‘The Naked Watchmaker’ By Peter Speake-Marin Goes Live (Exclusive interview)
In June, we bre the news via an exclusive interview that top-notch watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin was leaving the eponymous brand he founded and starting something new: The Naked Watchmaker. While he is not watchmaking in the nude (who knows, though, he may do that from time to time in the privacy of his workshops), he…