The week before last in London, Christie’s and Dubai Watch Week co-hosted a Horological Forum where some of the best industry executives joined together for two days of panel discussions about…
Peter Speake-Marin, The Naked Watchmaker, Bares His Soul With Stoic World Watches: Hands On (Prices)
Let me begin this article by saying that I have known Peter Speake-Marin – who recently launched Stoic World watches — for 16 years, ever since he founded his own…
In Stores Now: Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Watches With All-New High Technology Inside (Prices)
Earlier this year, at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), Baume & Mercier announced some pretty incredible news: the brand was unveiling a high-tech in-house movement called Baumatic(TM).…
Why TrueFacet.com’s Brand-Certified Pre-Owned Division Is Garnering Accolades
It was just last month that TrueFacet.com, leading luxury on marketplace for acquiring and consigning fine jewelry and timepieces, launched its Brand-Certified Pre-Owned division. It marked the first time that an…
Richemont Group Makes Executive Changes, Appoints Jerome Lambert CEO
In big news at luxury conglomerate Compagnie Financiere Richemont, known to most as the Richemont Group, some new appointments have been made to the executive ranks that are expected to…
Introducing The Ulysse Nardin Torpilleur Military Semper Fortis Watch (Price)
This past weekend in Annapolis, Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin unveiled its new Marine Torpilleur Military Semper Fortis US Navy edition watch that celebrates the brand’s long-standing partnership with the US Navy…
Understanding What Rubies Inside a Watch Movement Are All About
In our ongoing effort to answer reader inquiries, we find a lot of questions about why rubies are used in watch movements. Here, we explain what rubies inside a watch…
Cartier’s Precious Garage, Honoring Juste un Clou, On Display In New York Boutique
Last week at the Cartier Fifth Avenue Mansion in New York City, the brand unveiled the Cartier Precious Garage boutique “experience” concept. I covered the event and the concept, as…
Introducing The Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Tourbillon (prices)
Currently, I am in London with Vacheron Constantin, where the brand is making a host of important announcements. In addition to launching a highly relevant new brand advertising campaign (…
Meet The New Ralph Lauren American Western Watch Collection (prices)
Ralph Lauren, who this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of his iconic brand, unveils a very exclusive new watch collection geared for rs of fine Swiss mechanics and incredible American…
Dubai Watch Week and Christie’s Co-Host Global Horology Forum in London
Beginning Tuesday, September 11 in London and running through September12, Dubai Watch Week and Christie’s auction house are co-hosting the first international chapter of the Horology Forum. The event marks…
Going On Now: Bob’s Watches Rolex Auction — No Buyer’s Premium
The auction opened today, offers only Rolex watches, and has no buyer’s premium. That’s right … if you are in the market for a special Rolex, Bob’s Watches may be…
TAG Heuer Unveils Carbon Aquaracer And Monaco Bamford Watches (Prices)
Because TAG Heuer always needs to be on the cutting edge of cool and sleek, the brand unveils a new version of its bed Aquaracer dive watch: Carbon Aquaracer. Crafted…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Caliber 101 in New Joaillerie Watches At Venice Film Festival
Beginning today and running until September 8 is the 75th annual International Venice Film Festival, and Jaeger-LeCoutlre is a main sponsor. Officially called the Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia,…
Recovered Pocket Watch From Titanic Victim Sells for $57,500 At Heritage Auction
One of the most horrific maritime disasters of all time, the sinking of the Titanic, which to than 1500 lives in 1912, is a history lesson never forgotten. As such, it is…