Watch collectors around the world are familiar with the term Panda when it comes to chronograph watches. It typically defines a white background with black subsidiary dials (panda eyes) and the reverse Panda is just what it sounds like: black dial, white subsidiary dials. Now, though, IWC Schaffhausen brings one of the watch world’s…
This weekend coming up, as the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) holds its annual Raise the Reef gala (which was postponed for two years due to the pandemic), it also hosts a silent auction and a dinner and a live auction — all to benefit the work the organization does to save the world’s coral reefs.…
Starting this off with a hashtag: #WatchFamforUkraine Solidarity Auction. Do something to help. As we in America watch the events unfolding in Ukraine from afar, many are doing what they can to help. That includes the global watch collecting group, RedBar, which is working on a big charity watch auction to raise funds to benefit World…
By Nancy Olson The distinguished collaboration between Andersen Genève and Benjamin Chee Haute Horlogerie (BCHH) has resulted in a truly marvelous timepiece reflecting the unique competency — both artistically and mechanically — of each brand. The new platinum-cased BCHH Celestial Voyager has a fascinating story to tell — especially with its incredible Sunset over Cappadocia…
In his five-year tenure as CEO of Vacheron Constantin, Louis Ferla has propelled the brand forward in a host of ways that are gaining the company more visibility – and loyal followers — than ever. This higher profile, especially in the US market, is the result of actions that include new, updated boutiques in America,…
By Nancy Olson I am a fan of gender-neutral watches, and NOMOS Glashütte timepieces are particular favorites of mine. With minimalist case and dial designs and a healthy dose of Bauhaus, most of the German brand’s timepieces look equally smashing on either a male or a female wrist. The just-introduced Tangente neomatik platinum gray is…
In a bold move that once again witnesses watch brands stepping outside of their watchmaking comfort zones, German brand Tutima joins forces with Los Angeles-based men’s shoe and accessories designer George Esquivel. Together, the two companies are launching the Compass line of men’s accessories, including travel duffle bag, watch roll and boots, as well as…
By Nancy Olson As U.S. fans eagerly await the theatrical debut of The Batman, another prize has been waiting in the wings that will appeal to watch lovers—right alongside those enthralled with Bruce Wayne’s well-known alter ego’s latest adventures. Switzerland-based Kross Studio is debuting The Batman Tourbillon watch created in its ongoing partnership with Warner…
Swiss watch brand Maurice Lacroix has been named the Official Timekeeper of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour where tams of three players compete in 10-minute battles without breaks. The basketball competition is all about concentration and deciding whether to pass, shoot or dunk. Extreme skill, precision and timing are keys to success in this game.…
As people lead more active lifestyles, shock resistance has to come into play with top watches. As such, certain watch brands are creating timepieces that are ever more resilient and can withstand the shock of being dropped or otherwise being subjected to outside forces. In order for a watch to be shock resistant, the movement, and…
It isn’t the first time a watch brand teams with a motorcycle company, but in the recent announcement pairing Breitling with Triumph, not only are new watches being made, but a new motorcycle, too. This pairing of Swiss watch brand Breitling and Triumph will have lovers of watches and bikes gunning their engines. The…
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