By Gordon Henderson In the world of horology and watch sizes, there is big and then there is the pilot watch. Typically pilot watches are built with a large face…
Defining the Pilot Watch: Zenith Type 20 Grand Feu
Up-to-the-minute news and announcements about watch brands and the watch industry.
Breguet Breaks Records with the Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique
By Gordon Henderson Breguet is a juggernaut when it comes to innovations in the advancement of horology. Founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1775, it is one of the oldest watch…
To Peru and Back: A Review of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph 2
By Alex Lam If you were to hit the trails in Peru – which I did — what watch would you take with you? Perhaps this is a somewhat inane…
Moon Accuracy for 122 Years … Introducing the White Gold L.U.C Lunar Big Date from Chopard
By Gordon Henderson Originally launched in 2009, the Chopard L.U.C Lunar Big Date watch housed the L.U.C 96.20-L, with a moon phase accuracy of 122 years! Coming from a mechanical…
5 Watch Brands Involved in Space Exploration: Breitling, Fortis, Bell & Ross, TAG Heuer, Zenith
This past Friday, in anticipation of the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (July 20, 1969) and subsequent first steps on the moon (July 21, 1969) , we…
Omega Unveils Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 LE watch to honor the 45th Anniversary of Man’s First Step on the Moon – Which I recall Perfectly …
I may be giving away too much information here, but, why not? I remember watching the televised landing of the Apollo 11 lunar module in 1969, and the next day’s…
Close Up With the Girard-Perregaux Tri-Axial Triple Tourbillon (video)
By Gordon Henderson Girard-Perregaux is a brand with the wind at its sails. The brand’s Constant Force Escapement was unveiled a year ago and to home top honors in the…
A Love Affair Put On Hold; Germany Takes the World by Storm Winning 2014 FIFA World Cup
By Dan O’Rourke There’s nothing like sitting in a living room filled with people silently watching an all important world cup game. It’s something that is hard to forget. The…
Louis Moinet Watches – The Truth Behind the New York Mecanograph
By Gordon Henderson New York is awesome. Its history and diversity allow it to stand out amongst metropolises all over the world. The city boasts a population of 8 million…
4 Watch Brands Inspired by FIFA World Cup in Brazil (Part 3 in Who’s Who: Watches and the FIFA World Cup)
Throughout the past month, with the World Cup in full swing, we have brought you one of the most comprehensive los at watch brands involved in international football. Just check…
Watch Brands Involved in International Football: Bulova Watches and Manchester United
This week, we continue our comprehensive coverage of brands involved with international football. Today: Bulova. Last year, Bulova announced its global partnership with football powerhouse, Manchester United.The brand was named…
FIFA Who’s Who: IWC Watches Makes Friends with Swiss Team Coach Ottmar Hitzfeld
Today, we conclude the lo at watch brands with international footballer ambassadors and friends. Ottmar Hitzfeld, national coach of the Swiss team, is a friend of IWC and has visited…
FIFA 2014 Who’s Who: Hautlence Watches and Eric Cantona
Earlier, we bre the news about luxury Swiss watch brand Hautlence delving into the world of international football. French actor and former international footballer for the French National team,…
FIFA Who’s Who: 6 Players join Ritmo Mundo’s World Cup Footballer Roster
Ritmo Mundo has signed on a massive roster with six international football brand ambassadors. Among the soccer players joining the Ritmo Mundo team are Brazilian David Luiz, Oscar, Dante, Paulihnio,…
FIFA Who’s Who in Watches: FIFA, Breitling and Beckham
Breitling for Bentley has one of the strongest internationals footballers on its team as brand ambassador: the legendary David Beckham. Indeed, David Beckham is the face for Breitling for Bentley. The…