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News: Svend Andersen Watches Offered in Antiquorum Auction
Watch connoisseurs will not want to miss this opportunity to purchase an amazing timepiece from famed Danish watchmaker Svend Andersen, who is renowned for his unique dial designs and extraordinary…
Around the World: Rado and Andy Murray at Sony Tournament
Here in sunny Key Biscayne, Florida, the Sony Ericsson Open Tennis Tournament is taking place, and we had the great opportunity last night of watching som good tennis — thanks…
Introducing the Second-Generation HYT Watch, H2
You may recall we were among the first to unveil the first HYT timepiece in January of 2012 and covered it again here. From the company that is the Hydro…
Omega Unveils New Ladymatic Watches with Nicole Kidman in Vienna
Sadly, due to a personal injury, I had to cancel on this past weekend’s trip to Vienna – where Omega, along with actress and ambassadress Nicole Kidman (whom I’ve met…
Watch Collectors- Be Part of Something Revolutionary –Take this Survey Now
We mentioned this last month, but this watch collectors’ survey is in the final phases. They are still loing for a few collectors to partake, to round out the 500 collectors…
A Timely Event: Honus Wagner T206 Card at Audemars Piguet
Sports rs and collectors – pay attention: you most likely will want to wander in to New York before March 28 and head over to the Audemars Piguet flagship watch…
NEWS: The Chronograph was really created first by Louis Moinet in 1816
Today, we wrote about Swiss watch history (here), but today, history is being re-written. Heretofore it was believed that Nicolas Rieussec invented the chronograph in 1822, but the discovery of…
Introducing American-Made Watches from Shinola
When I first heard of this brand and its efforts to bring full-scale production watchmaking back to American soil, I had two thoughts: What kind of name is Shinola?; How…
Introducing the Ulysse Nardin “Stranger” Musical Watch
A true r of the 1966 song “Strangers in the Night” – this watch is one I . Of course, Ulysse Nardin could not turn out anything but a masterpiece,…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Masters Time
Last week we introduced you to the all new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual calendar watch. Offered in 18-karat rose gold, 18-karat white gold, or in stainless steel for just under…
Complicated Watches: MB&F Unveils Horological Machine HM4 Final Edition
As with most pieces Max Busser and MB&F releases – the new HM4 Final Edition is a work of complex artistry and excellence. The bold watch takes direct inspiration from…
Complicated Watches: Harry Winston’s Histoire de Tourbillon 4
This year marks the fourth year that the esteemed Harry Winston brand releases the Histoire de Tourbillon – this time the Histoire de Tourbillon 4 — one of the most…
Blancpain and 3-Star Michelin Chef, Humm, at Eleven Madison Park
Many of the world’s top watch brands align themselves with top chefs. The relationship seems natural – fine dining, fine watches. Blancpain and three-Michelin-star chef Daniel Humm see it as…
Introducing Cartier’s Dial Art
This year Cartier reverts to history — reinterpreting ancient arts into watch dial formats that leave us all a bit jealous of those who can afford to buy these masterpieces,…