I was in my twenties when i first met Philippe Charriol. He was energetic, enthusiastic and flamboyant. I remember he wore his white fur coat regularly and bedecked himself in…
A look at some luxury categories outside the watch industry that have collectors clamoring, including spirits, wine, cars, art, cigars and more

Photo Report: Watches & Wonders Miami 2019, Miami Concours, Yacht Show
It’s no secret that I get around. As a veteran journalist in the watch industry, my job is to go where the stories are. I can’t go to everything, but…
Hands On With The Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht Watch Unveiled At Watches & Wonders Miami
Last week in Miami – at the second annual Watches & Wonders show — Ulysse Nardin used the Florida backdrop, complete with concurrent Yacht Show and car show — to unveil…
Bulgari Unveils Updated Icon In Rome: B.zero1 To Honor 20th Anniversary
This post is about jewelry, not watches — but pay attention men — these are rings you can easily wear. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Bulgari B.zero1 collection of jewelry.…
Storage Wars: The Best USB Key From Watches & Wonders Miami
If you read my head then you will know that at the recent Watches & Wonders Miami 2019 show, there was only one great USB keys. Don’t get me wrong,…
Hamilton Unveils Khaki Murph Watch, Replica Of ‘Interstellar’ Watch
Five years after the debut of the critically acclaimed hit movie, Interstellar, in which Hamilton watches had a starring role, the Swiss watch brand now unveils a replica of the…
F1 Grand Prix Winner Mark Webber Talks About Motorsports and Rolex
In the throes of the 2019 racing season, and on the heels of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, we talked extensively in Austin (during F1 racing) with Mark Webber, Rolex…
Endurance Racing As Only Rolex Can Do: Rolex 24 At Daytona (Photo Gallery)
Just a couple of weeks ago, I had the great opportunity to accompany Rolex to the famed Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance races. The weekend was wrought with rain and winds…
Watch Lovers Won’t Want To Miss Watches & Wonders Miami On President’s Day Weekend
From February 15 to the 17th in sunny Miami, the second annual Watches & Wonders Miami show will take place, concurrent with the Miami Yacht Show and vintage auto show.…
SIHH 2019 In Review: From Watches To Exhibition Space, Events And More
If you were in attendance at this year’s SIHH, then — as the saying goes — “if you know, you know.” For those who weren’t there, however, we take you…
Storage Wars: SIHH 2019 Maybe (Not) The Most Disappointing Storage Units Ever
Could we be ending an era of creativity? If this year’s offering of USB keys—where brands store their most important information and images to disseminate to the press – is…
Three Reasons Why You Need the $2.7 Million Urwerk AMC Atomic Clock
Late last year, independent watch brand Urwerk unveiled its pretty incredible new timepiece: the AMC Atomic Master Clock. Here, we take a close up lo and give you three reasons why…
Fly The Incredible Skies With Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’ Arts Les Aerostiers Watches
With January here and SIHH around the corner, I wanted to revisit some of the most wonderful artistic watches unveils in 2018: Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art Les Aerostiers. Retailing for…
Frederique Constant’s 30th Anniversary, Release of Grand Complications, Reconfirms Future Of Brand
With the year 2018 coming to a close, we reflect on some of the brands that celebrated in style this year. One such brand is Frederique Constant, a Swiss brand…
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas In The Watch World
T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the watch world, Not a watchmaker was stirring; No Machines whirled The tools were all placed on the benches with care,…