This past weekend in Bermuda six teams raced to the finish in the third Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series event leading up to the 2017 America’s Cup. It was…
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Longines Unveils Conquest Jumping Watch that Tracks Equestrian Jumping Points and More
By Samantha Walsh Since the year 1878 when they first produced a chronograph engraved with a jockey and his mount, Swiss watch manufacture Longines has been heavily dedicated to equestrian…
First Look: Introducing the Montblanc 1858 Collection, Inspired by Minerva, Unveiled at SIAR 2015 (Prices, Tech Specs)
For those who know the history of Montblanc’s watches, the name of the new collection will strike you immediately. If you aren’t familiar with the brand, that’s , too, because…
Don’t Miss the WatchTime Exhibition in New York this Week — and other NYC Watch Happenings
This fall is chocked full of great events for watch rs — especially those in or traveling to New York City. Of particular note is the WatchTime exhibition, held by…
H. Moser & Cie: Pioneer Central Seconds Watch, and How Launching into Space (Conditions) Helped with Watch Research
Not too long ago, H. Moser & Cie and Precision Engineering AG participated in a simulated spaceship environment via a parabolic flight. While being weightless inside a spacecraft in Switzerland,…
One Watch Collector’s View of the New Tudor Heritage Black Bay Watch — With a Hint of the “Only Watch” Version
The emotions felt by watch enthusiasts typical run from extreme highs to the extreme lows. Typically the cause for the range of emotions felt by horologists stems from the availability…
Meet TAG Heuer’s New Ambassador, New England Patriots’ Tom Brady, and the new Carrera Heuer 01
According to Jean-Claude Biver, President of the LVMH Group Watch Division and CEO of TAG Heuer, the new Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 watch – finally out and in stores now…
Hublot Opens New Hublot2 Factory in Switzerland, Celebrates 10 Years of Big Bang
Recently I was privileged to be just one of three American journalists to travel to Nyon, Switzerland, for the opening of Hublot 2 – the second Hublot Manufacture to open…
New York has a New Watchmaking Training Program: Enter Patek Philippe Horology Training of New York
Earlier this year I had the distinct pleasure of joining the famed Patek Philippe for a training session in the brand’s state-of-the-art workshops at Rockefeller Center. Not only did we…
Wake Up America, New York Preservationists Need Your Help
Yesterday, our colleagues over at Hodinkee published a guest editorial about helping to save a landmark clock in New York. You can read that article in full detail at Hodinkee.…
The Martian — Matt Damon and Others Wear Hamilton Khaki Watches
This past weekend in theaters, The Martian, made its debut. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon- the movie is all about bravery and survival. Every moment counts as…
Introducing Movado Edge – Built in Collaboration with Industrial Designer Yves Béhar
For the first time since 2010, Movado unveils an all-new watch family inspired by the iconic Museum Dial. The new , Movado Edge, was created by world famous industrial designer…
Longines Masters Los Angeles — The American Series of Equestrian Prowess Concludes
This past weekend in Los Angeles, the Longines Masters to place. The Longines Masters of Los Angeles brought together 30,000 spectators for four unforgettable days of top-level equestrian sport. Throughout…
Michael Kors Unveils New Limited Edition Watches to Help Fight World Hunger, with Kate Hudson
Designer Michael Kors, with the help of customers, has aided in the ivery of than 10 million meals to hungry children around the world via the United Nations World…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Geophysic® True Second and Universal Time Watches at Watches & Wonders 2015
It is hard to believe that nearly three months ago, I got to see the newest watches we are talking about here in person in New York. It was a…