In a world where many watch brands boast centuries of history, the highly successful Swiss watch brand Hublot is relatively a baby. Founded in 1980 by Carlo Crocco, the brand…
Hublot Celebrates 40 Years, Unveils Boutique Design By Samuel Ross
Meet The Winners Of The Watch World’s Grand Prix Awards, GPHG 2020
This year marks the first time I could not attend the GPHG awards ceremony in person in a while — thanks to COVID-19. As a member of the Academic jury,…
Jacob & Co. Offers Everest Expedition Trip With Explorer Johan Ernst Nilson With Purchase of Astronomia Mount Everest Watch
There’s a lot going on with the newest Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon. In fact, one might say the Astronomia Mount Everest watch tops all other Astronomia watches. Partnering with…
Ulysse Nardin Unveils Diver Net Concept Watch Made From Fishing Nets
As one of the world’s greatest sailing events, Vendee Globe, gets set to begin, Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin – Official Timekeeper of the single-crew highly dangerous race—celebrates by releasing…
Steve McQueen’s Heuer Monaco Worn In 1971 Film, Le Mans, To Be Auctioned by Phillips
Steve McQueen put time on the map – at least for TAG Heuer back in the 1970’s when he wore the Monaco in the film Le Mans. McQueen was an…
Breitling Unveils Chronomat For Women, Adds Spotlight Squad
It was just a couple of years ago that Breitling – under the direction of watch veteran Georges Kern – began an entire revamp of the brand, including its marketing…
GPHG Nears Final Vote For Winners, Commentary On Academy
Following a Swiss-based traveling roadshow that went from La Chaux de Fonds to Zurich and then Bern, the 84 watches up for the Grand Prix de Horlogerie d’ Geneva awards will…
GPHG 2020 Finalists: Full List, 84 Nominees
This year’s Grand Prix d’ Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) — what some refer to as the Academy Awards of watchmaking – has announced the 84watch nominees for the 2020 edition.…
Rolex And Citizen Win US Open — Sort Of
Naomi Osaka Wins US Open Women’s Singles With the US Open taking place throughout the past 10 days in New York — without spectators — it was an interesting final…
Video: Ulysse Nardin Supports Ocearch Shark Research And Rare Expedition
Just a few days ago, a special team of shark researchers and scientists left the waters off of Cape Cod, MA, and headed out to the greater Atlantic Ocean on…
Baselworld Becomes HourUniverse With Dates For 2021
Ok, I am not sure if it gets any hier than this. Baselworld has renamed itself “HourUniverse” — maybe that’s because, let’s face it, it is all about our watch…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Creates Master Ultra Thin Kingsman Knife Watch For Matthew Vaughn Movie
Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre — along with Mr. Porter — launches a new limited-edition watch: the Master Ultra Thin Kingsman Knife watch that has been specially adapted for the upcoming…
Video: IWC Unveils Tom Brady Film, ‘Born Of A Dream,’ Watch It Here
Today, IWC Schaffhausen released a four-minute video starring the legendary quarterback Tom Brady. Brady, who became an IWC brand ambassador last year, plays himself in the movie– which is designed…
Watch Industry Loses Veteran Executive, Joseph Sindt
It is with a sad and heavy heart that I am writing this because I have lost a dear long-time friend, and the watch industry has lost a great veteran,…
The Millennium Watch Book: Pre-Order This Encyclopedia Of The First 20 Years Of This Century
Not too long ago, I was asked to contribute a chapter and some profiles for a huge undertaking: The Millennium Watch Bo. This is not the first time I have…