The first thing Nik Wallenda said when I asked him what his major concern was about walking a high-wire tightrope across the Chicago River was: “ The weather. It is…
Nik Wallenda, King of the High Wire, Dances with Death Crossing the Chicago River
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And the Winner is… GPHG 2014 Results are In, Breguet takes Top Prize
Yesterday, the Grand Prix d’ Horlogerie Genève 2014 (GPHG) was held in Geneva. The largest watch competition, GPHG saw 72 top watches compete in 12 different categories for winning placements.…
Five Top Must-Do Things to do this Weekend that Involve Watches
This weekend is one filled with great watch-related events to experience. We could have posted the top 7 things to do this weekend – but two of our musts are – well —…
Superheroes on the Wrist: From Comic Book to Reality – Introducing Romain Jerome’s Batman-DNA
Pow. Blaam. Boom and Holy Bat Cave — superheroes are larger than life. So large, in fact that they celebrate birthdays and have their own timepieces – well at least…
Affordable Watch Wednesday: Introducing the Tissot T-Touch Solar Expert
Some watch brands really understand the need to protect the environment and go solar. Tissot has harnessed the power of light — and touch — and delivered it in a…
Introducing the A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst
Not too long ago, during our week on German Watches, we wrote here about how A. Lange & Sohne re-established itself post-Berlin Wall – becoming a force with which to…
Larger-than-Life Strandbeests from Theo Jansen Walk Miami Beach with Audemars Piguet
We’ve covered the esteemed brand of Audemars Piguet time and again here – but now we bring you something truly unusual. Audemars Piguet—Associate Partner of Art Basel – has announced…
Panerai Launches Radiomir Revolution
By Isaac Wingold Panerai is one brand that has a truly unique and loyal following. The faithful, or “Paneristi” as they call themselves, are the Italian watchmaker’s ultimate diehard fans…
Sexy Has Never Looked So Good: Roger Dubuis Brings Corsets, Fishnet Stockings and Mink to the new Velvet Haute Couture Watch Line
Sorry men, but our sister site, www.watchseduction.com, brought some pretty sexy loing watches for women to the forefront and we just have to give them a shout out here. The…
Watch Industry Veteran Journalist Roberta Naas Shares True Views on Time, Watches, Brands and Much More in an Exclusive Podcast Interview
For those who want an insider’s view on leaders, legend-makers and visionaries in the watch industry – you may want to settle down with a cup of coffee, or a…
Introducing the Patek Philippe GrandMaster Chime: Ref. 5175 the most Complicated Patek Wristwatch yet with 1,366 movement parts and 20 complications
There is so much to tell about the 175th anniversary of Patek Philippe. Yesterday, we wrote HERE about what it is that makes this brand so special – the milestones…
A Look at the 175 Years that Shaped Patek Philippe Into Today’s Watchmaking Benchmark
Today, in Geneva, Patek Philippe – long-regarded as the pinnacle of Swiss horology — begins what is a weeklong celebration of its 175th anniversary. To mark the occasion of the…
Would You Travel to Iceland to Understand a Watch Brand Better? We did – with A. Lange & Sohne – Read About it Here
Last week was one of austere beauty, incredible experiences with nature, a bit of desolation, and a dance with time. Last week I spent in Iceland with A. Lange &…
Jaquet Droz Restores History in Pocket Watch Project
By Isaac Wingold Watchmaking is an industry that highly values tradition and paying homage to a rich history. One LaChaux de Fonds Swiss brand that deeply understands this is Jaquet…
Affordable Watches with Vintage Appeal: Introducing Ritmo Mundo Corinthian Watches
We’ve written about Ritmo Mundo many times before here. This brand has long dominated the affordable watch world with its very creative designs. Among them: Quantum, which thou can read…