With a long involvement in the equestrian world, ad as the Official Timekeeper of a host of equestrian events around the globe (including the famed Kentucky Derby), Longines will be highly visible this weekend in San Diego as the Official Partner, Timekeeper and Watch of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, a thoroughbred event. The Breeders’…
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IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Sport Edition ’50th Anniversary of Mercedes-AMG’ Makes US Debut at Formula 1 Racing, US Grand Prix at COTA
As a journalist, I get a lot of questions asked of me all the time. It is an unusual twist, because typically I am the one asking the questions. The questions usually revolve around best interviews, best stories and the like. However, I once received the question: “Where was the craziest place you ever conducted…
Paul Newman Rolex Daytona Sells for $17.775 Million at Phillips Auction
Last night in a short 12 minutes, a record was set for the Paul Newman Rolex Daytona wristwatch as the highest priced Rolex sold at auction. This was not just any Paul Newman Rolex Daytona — it was the one that actually belonged to the actor and racecar driver. It is the watch that started…
Top Watch Brands Unveil New Timepieces at WatchTime New York
Just last week, the third annual WatchTime New York (2017) show was held at the magnificent Gotham Hall in midtown Manhattan. With than 30 brands exhibiting watches – many of which had not yet been seen in the United States market– the day-and-a-half show attracted than 1,200 watch rs and collectors. This significant…
Sir Zoltan David Takes Us to the Moon With Pendant Permanently Displayed at Smithsonian Institute
Sir Zoltan David is truly one of the innovative jewelry makers of today. With a focus on gemstones and intricate metal work, his pieces are genuinely wearable works of art. That may well be why the curators at the Smithsonian Institute have opted to include one of his pieces in a permanent collection there. It…
Review: Ralph Lauren RL Skeleton Automatic Watch Inspired By a 1938 Bugatti
An avid collector of incredible vintage automobiles, Ralph Lauren was once quoted as saying, “Cars are like art – moving art – an accomplishment in mechanics and precision.” In a similar feat of accomplishment in mechanics and precision, Ralph Lauren recently introduced the brand’s first open-worked timepiece, the RL Automotive Skeleton, to its coveted RL…