As the concept of affordable timing takes on new meaning during the recession, most watch lovers look to timepieces that retail for less than $5,000. Many also want highly functional sport watches that can accompany them on their adventures. TAG Heuer has the answer with its great new Aquaracer GMT. Crafted in stainless steel with…
According to Israel’s Antiquities Authority, salvage has been recovered from a merchant ship that sank more than 1,600 years ago. The find includes unusual metal statues and lamps – some in the shape of sun and moon gods and goddesses, as well as animal shapes such as a whale, a wild boar and more. It…
Louis Vuitton has had a pretty impressive year when it comes to timepieces. Not only has the brand unveiled new Escale and Voyager watches, but it has also secured the Geneva Seal for its newest “made to order” Louis Vuitton Flying Tourbillon Poincon de Geneva. Retailing for approximately $262,000, the Flying Tourbillon Poincon de Geneve, which…
Swiss watch brand, Eterna, has a rich maritime history. The brand has long been involved in creating water watches in a collection named KonTiki — after the 1947 ocean expedition. Now, in further salute to the line, the brand unveils the Super KonTiki Chronograph and a Super KonTiki Ladies’ Diver with mechanical movements and key functions.…
Beginning on Friday morning and running through Sunday at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, the fourth annual TimeCrafters show opens to the public. TimeCrafters showcases 15 top luxury brands and their newest watches — some of which have never been seen in the US market. Additionally, some brands are bringing in celebrities, watchmakers, race…
Rum lovers take note: Wealth Solutions unveils the watch that you just may want to drink, as well as wear: Peter Speake-Marin’s Rum Watch– made with the oldest rum in the world, 1780 Harewood Light Rum. On our Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com today, we introduced the world to this new Peter Speake-Marin Rum watch,…
Not officially being unveiled until later this month, we have a first-look at the new, patented Vacheron Constantin World Time Overseas watch, and we give you seven reasons why this watch should be on your must-have list. From its looks to its technical mastery, the World Time Overseas is destined to be a collector’s dream.…
This past weekend, Nyqvist, ridden by record-setting jockey Mario Gutierrez, won the 142nd Kentucky Derby — racing to the finish line in the home stretch and winning over Exaggerator by 1-1/4 lengths. There to capture the precise moment was Longines — the official timekeeper and a key sponsor of the famed Kentucky Derby, along with the…
It was an exhilarating weekend in New York as the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series races took place on the Hudson River — marking the first time the races have returned to New York waters in nearly 100 years. Stealing the win: Emirates Team New Zealand with 52 points. The team is sponsored by Omega,…
German-made watches offers something truly unique when it comes to craftsmanship and history. This Mother’s Day, consider the gift of time for mom and do it a bit differently — with one of the most elegant ladies’ watches on the market today: the Tutima Saxon One Lady. The women’s automatic watch in cushion-shaped case is…
Black is the new green as HYT announces its latest release, the H1 Ghost. The new model, which is largely based on the original H1 released four years ago, uses a black liquid as opposed to the green liquid used in the prior release. As the Ghost moniker indicates, the latest version is meant to be…
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