If you ask anyone in the watch industry to name a good, solid Swiss watch brand with keen design and affordable pricing generally in the under $8,000 range, you are likely to hear the name Baume & Mercier. While this brand is known, and has been known for more than a century and a half,…
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY), announced that it has established two new scholarships for minority watchmaking students. America’s first watchmaking guild announces the Benjamin Banneker Scholarship for Black Watchmaking Students, as well as the Oscar Waldan Scholarship for Jewish Watchmaking Students. Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught mathematician, astronomer and horologist who lived from 1731 to…
Jaeger-LeCoultre and Marc Newson Unveil $28,000 Atmos 568 Clock
For eight years, Jaeger-LeCoultre and famed commercial and architectural designer Marc Newson have worked together on multiple collaborations revolving around the famed Atmos watch – the clock that “lives on air.” Now the duo announces the newest fruit of their combined labor: Atmos 568 Marc Newson. The new and unique rendition may well be the…
30 Reasons to Attend WatchTime New York this Saturday at Gotham Hall
Ok folks, if you are really a watch lover then you need to be in New York this Saturday for the WatchTime New York exhibition held at Gotham Hall in New York City. This is the second annual WatchTime New York show and it boasts a rich and informative schedule that includes more than 20…
Introducing the Chopard L.U.C Time Traveler One, L.U.C GMT One, Honoring 20th Anniversary of L.U.C Manufacture
Chopard, a brand known for its technical and design prowess in the world of watches, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its L.U.C Manufacture in Fleurier — where the brand focuses on the highly technical job of creating in-house movements and top-quality mechanical watches. In honor of its two decades of success, the brand unveils the…
Heritage Auctions Picks 10 Most Intriguing Timepieces of Upcoming Sale
Heritage Auctions has picked the 10 most “intriguing” timepieces that will be up for auction at the October 27 New York Watches and Fine Timepieces Auction. According to the auction house, world-wide bidders will see a hand-curated selection of exotic, fresh-to-market timepieces at opening bids “unheard of in the collecting hobby.” According to Jim Wolf, director of…
See What John Wayne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Filmmaking Have in Common at “The Art of Behind The Scenes” Exhibit
In 1960, John Wayne, now a legend around the world for his quintessential American spirit, starred as Col. Davy Crockett in “The Alamo.” It was a film about the true story of a small group of soldiers who died trying to prevent the taking of the new Republic of Texas. “Republic. I like the sound…
Antiquorum Fall Auction sees Vintage Timepieces Commanding Top Dollar
It’s auction season again and we couldn’t be happier. There are so many great timepieces up on the block and they are commanding high prices that we believe collectors are willing to spend. Antiquorum’s upcoming auction on October 8 at The Roosevelt Hotel in New York is ripe with promise. At the sale of Important…
A One-Minute Look at the Breguet Tradition Automatique Seconde Retrograde 7097 (video)
Just a couple of days ago, Breguet created a beautiful video to showcase the craftsmanship and high technology of the brands Tradition Automatique Seconde Rétrograde 7097, which was first launched at Baselworld last year and which is still being made. Crafted in 18-karat while gold, 40mm Tradition 7097 is open worked to deftly show off the bridges, wheels,…
Emmanuel Bouchet Unique Complication One Up for Auction (Slide show)
Easily one of the most beautiful and complex timepieces ever made, the Complication One by Emmanuel Bouchet has been a hot topic among watch collectors around the world. Now, the brand has created a special unique piece for the upcoming Christies’s Important Watches auction on October 19th in Dubai. The special pice is crafted in…
How I Spell Love: $65,800 Vacheron Constantin Harmony Chronograph Pulsometer
Today, Vacheron Constantin released a host of all new Harmony watches and they are among the most beautiful timepieces of 2016. While there are 10 new versions for men and women, revolving around five functions, there is only one that steals my heart with grand intensity. The Harmony monopusher Chronograph with pulsometer has one of…