Blue. It has long been the color associated with royalty and regal beauty. The color of earth’s great sapphires, the oceans and the sky – blue is also a much…
10 Hot Watches with Blue Dials from BaselWorld 2013 (slideshow)
Up-to-the-minute news and announcements about watch brands and the watch industry.
Memorial Day – Paying Tribute to our Brave
Every Memorial Day, when I go to the cemetery to place flags on my father’s grave (he was a Marine in World War II) and on my uncle’s grave (he…
Introducing Clifton GMT from Baume & Mercier
For the busy traveler who wants time in two zones at his fingertips, Baume & Mercier answers the demand – and does so in style. The Swiss watch brand with…
Tutima Celebrates Heritage – Fliegers, NATOs, Saxon One and Patria
Tutima is a prime example of a small family owned business that has taken firm hold of its roots and quietly and consistently moved full steam ahead. This German brand…
Hublot LaFerrari – Is the Verdict In?
While in BaselWorld, we posted on our pages about the new Hublot LaFerrari watch – created to celebrate the partnership between Hublot and the sleek and stealth Ferrari brand. As…
Patek Philippe Unveils Minute Repeaters in Newly Built Acoustical Cylinder
Just a few days ago in Los Angeles, Patek Philippe brought together than 150 top watch retailers and watch collectors at one of the nation’s most luxurious private mansions to…
Introducing the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Power Reserve
Part of the Bucherer Group – which celebrates its s 125th anniversary this year – the innovative Swiss watch brand Carl F. Bucherer has quietly been making important changes and…
Tissot Celebrates 160th Anniversary with New Movements and an 80 Hour Automatic Chronometer
This year marks the 160th anniversary of Swiss watch brand, Tissot. To honor the milestone, the brand has been very busy, and this year unveils multiple new movements and a…
Louis Moinet Releases the Derrick Tourbillon – The World’s First watch Equipped with a Derrick
Part of the Treasures of the World collection, the new Derrick Tourbillon from Louis Moinet is an unprecedented piece – complete with a moving, replicated oil derrick on its dial.…
Meet the new Hautlence Destination – The Place to Be
Hautlence is a brand we are particularly fond of here, thanks to the innovative design and technology of the brand, as well as the superb craftsmanship. In fact, we’ve written…
Magellan Watch Company Goes Where No One Dares
For those who really know their watches, you may recall the “older” Magellan watch brand – created in 2000 by Everhard Vissers, who d mechanical watches. Inspired by a ship’s…
LeBron James Wins 4th MVP Award – Wears the Audemars Piguet Millenary
NBA star and Audemars Piguet ambassador, LeBron James, has received his 4th Most Valuable Player Award. Playing for the Miami Heat for the past nearly 10 years, James receives this…
New Diane Kruger Film Unveiled with Jaeger-LeCoultre
Yesterday in New York City, at the Loft and Garden atop 620 Fifth Avenue, Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrated its 180th anniversary in style. With the brand was ambassadress and amazing film star…
Peter Speake-Marin Talks about Time and the new Triad
I’ve known Peter Speake-Marin for many years now. In fact, I even included some of his amazing timepieces in my most recent bo, “Jewels of Time.” Peter is a rare…
Another One Down – BaselWorld 2013 in Review
Few journalists have the incredible experience of visiting BaselWorld Fair for nearly 30 years. It is an enlightening and always-changing journey. This year’s BaselWorld, we witnessed the third major change…