Today, IWC Schaffhausen released a four-minute video starring the legendary quarterback Tom Brady. Brady, who became an IWC brand ambassador last year, plays himself in the movie– which is designed…
Up-to-the-minute news and announcements about watch brands and the watch industry.
Watch Industry Loses Veteran Executive, Joseph Sindt
It is with a sad and heavy heart that I am writing this because I have lost a dear long-time friend, and the watch industry has lost a great veteran,…
The Millennium Watch Book: Pre-Order This Encyclopedia Of The First 20 Years Of This Century
Not too long ago, I was asked to contribute a chapter and some profiles for a huge undertaking: The Millennium Watch Bo. This is not the first time I have…
A New Steel Calatrava And A New $600 Million Patek Philippe Manufacture
The new Patek Philippe Manufacture was built over the course of five years to the total tune of CHF … [+] PATEK PHILIPPE It was just about 10 days ago…
Why This Year’s GPHG Seems Surreal, And What Happens Next
The 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève is upon us. Considered by many to be the Oscars of the watch world, the event honors watchmaking at its finest. Each year…
Hands On With Both H. Moser x MB&F Collaboration Watches
Earlier today, two top independent Swiss watch brands, MB&F and H. Moser & Cie., announced the fruits of their recent collaboration: two new watches with some d DNA. I wrote…
Vacheron Constantin Brings Designer Yiqing Yin Into ‘One Of Not Many’ Campaign
Move over men, this one is for the women. However, if you’re interested in what the world’s oldest continually operating watch brand, Vacheron Constantin, is doing these days with its…
Watch And Jewelry Industry Veteran Bob Sears Siragusa Dies Of COVID-19
Over the weekend, I learned of the death of Robert Sears Siragusa.. Bob. I was saddened to hear that he had become a victim of COVID-19. I’ve known Bob for…
What Bremont’s New MBII Configurator Can Do For You
The configurator. One of the first brands to offer this concept was Armin Strom — and that was several years ago. Initially, some buyers were reluctant to go on…
Baselworld Cancels January 2021 Exhibition: The Story Behind The Breakdown
It’s no secret that Baselworld has been struggling. Let’s face it, the show started witnessing an exhibitor exodus as early as three or four years ago. Now, in light of…
Super Charge Your Apple Series 5 Watch With A Cyber Watch Case By Gray
Loing to an edgy way to wear your bed Apple Series 5 smart watch? For anywhere from about $500 to $1200 you can now purchase an outer case for your…
FHH Launches Digital Platform For Watches & Wonders Geneva: Watchesandwonders.com
Earlier this week on my column on Forbes.com, I posted that, beginning April 25 — the day that would have been the opening day of Watches & Wonders Geneva 2020 —…
Baselworld Blues: Did Fair Mismanagement Cause Its Demise?
Well it’s been a hell of a week for Baselworld. Not only did Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard, Chanel and Tudor — the main anchor brands of the annual fair…
Hublot, Rolex Close Manufacturing Facilities Due To COVID-19, Who’s Next?
As countries are taking often-desperate measures to contain the spread and flatten the curve, a host of watch brands are stepping up their efforts as well. Monday, we brought you…
LVMH Group, Local USA Distilleries Switch Production To Hand Sanitizer
LVMH Group, owners of Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer, Hublot, Zenith, Tiffany & Co. and a host of other luxury brands, has suspended production of its perfumes and high-end scents,…