It was another on-line sale of specially made watches — offered exclusively just last week via our friends and colleagues over at Hodinkee — that has created quite a buzz. The specially made Vacheron Constantin watch represented the brand’s first co-designed collaboration. Now, if you read Hodinkee frequently, you would know that the original Vacheron…
This year is shaping up to be an exciting one from a cars-and-watches perspective. Earlier this month we announced the new relationship between Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin, and before that TAG Heuer announced its partnership with Porsche — both with racing team involvements. Now, independent watch brand Richard Mille has announced a multi-year agreement with…
Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Fire Watch, Video
We’ve been keeping tabs on the recently released Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance watch, that increases accuracy by about 30 percent. Today, we bring you a look at a video that showcases the watch in all its beauty. The Armin Strom timepiece was developed after much research and development into resonance — a sophisticated and…
The Truth Behind Audemars Piguet’s 40th Anniversary Frosted Gold Royal Oak Watches Unveiled at SIHH 2017
From the mid-1970’s and all the way through to the late 1980’s, Audemars Piguet used a host of different methods to make its watches more exciting – mesh bracelets, link bracelets and specially hammered gold bracelets that gave a textured appeal to the timepiece. Perhaps those hammered gold watches were the inspiration for the new…
Bella Hadid, New TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador, Exclusive Interview About Time, Dreams and ‘DIsconnecting’
Yesterday, as we were heading into New York for the big reveal last night of TAG Heuer’s new brand ambassador — 2016 Model of the Year, Bella Hadid — we brought you a teaser video about her 1,500 hours in six-inch heels and her 34 wardrobe changes in fewer than 10 seconds. However, last night…
TEASER VIDEO: TAG Heuer Names New Brand Ambassador for Women
I’m heading to New York to do an interview with Jean-Claude Biver — head over the TAG Heuer brand — and the newest brand ambassador the brand is naming tonight at a huge event at Equinox in New York City. This time,the focus is on women’s watches for the Don’t Crack Under Pressure campaign. Even…
US Division of de Grisogono Under New Direction, DLK Steps In
I have known Fawaz Gruosi, founder of De Grisogono, since he first introduced his brand in 1993. I remember when the young brand — designer of some of the finest high-end jewelry and the leader of the pack in developing black diamonds as a high jewel — first started showing its goods at the Basel…
An Insider’s Complete Review of SIHH 2017 Watch Show, its History and More
This past January marked the 27th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, and — don’t pass out — it was my 26th year in attendance. Unfortunately i missed 1992 due to the birth of my darling daughter, but I haven’t missed one since. I remember when the show first started. In fact, to be honest,…
Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’ Arts Copernicus Celestial Spheres 2460 RT: Hands On Review
At SIHH 2017, Vacheron Constantin had so many complicated and special timepieces to show this year that is was like being a kid in a candy store. One timepiece that particularly enthralls us is the Metiers d’Art Copernicus Celestial Spheres 2460 RT — a tribute to great astronomical discoveries, inspired by Nicolas Copernicus. The watch is…
Richard Mille Unveils RM037 NTPT(R) Carbon Set Women’s Watch: SIHH 2017
Independent watch brand, Richard Mille, had a lot of news and great product at this year’s SIHH — including another great new look of women. Working with high-tech materials yet again, Mille unveils two new watches made of North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT®) carbon — this time set with diamonds. A master at high-tech materials, Mille shows his…
Lady Gaga Teams with Tiffany & Co. for Today’s Super Bowl LI with HardWear Commercial
Ok Super Bowl fans- get ready, in addition to some hopefully top-notch football plays, this year’s Super Bowl LI ushers in a first for Tiffany & Co.: The brand will air its first-ever Super Bowl commercial– starring Lady Gaga. Since Lady Gaga is performing at half-time as well (for free, we might add), the Tiffany…