This weekend — starting today — promises to be a truly exciting one for car lovers and watch lovers. It is Monterey Classic Car week and that is huge news. The event includes the famed Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance®, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering and more — and Rolex plays a role…
Standing inside the world famous Louvre in Paris, it’s nearly impossible to take in the depth, breadth and scope of the art within these walls. From the Greek and Roman sculptures to Leonardo da Vinci‘s Mona Lisa and other famed paintings as well as the Egyptian, Asian and Islamic art, we are immediately reminded of…
Golfer Patrick Reed, ‘Captain America,’ Joins Hublot Brand Ambassador Team
It’s golf season and that means announcements are in full swing. US Ryder Cup star Patrick Reed joins Hublot’s team of distinguished golfers as a brand ambassador. Reed, it turns out, is a watch lover and owns several Hublot timepieces in his private collection. Referred to as “Captain America” in golf, Reed is known for defeating…
The American Clock and Watch Museum Offers The One Time You Just Might Wish You Were an Old Crank
Something interesting happens on the first and third Friday of every month in New England. At the American Clock and Watch Museum in Bristol, Connecticut, visitors can join the Old Cranks tour. During this exceptional time frame, four long-time volunteers at the museum come in to wind the approximately 60 to 70 historic clocks —…
Baume & Mercier Teams Up with Indian Motorcycle – America’s First Motorcycle Company
Swiss watch brand Baume & Mercier selected the famed Bonneville Salt Flats as the prefect venue today to announce its news affiliation — with America’s oldest motorcycle brand: Indian Motorcycle. Both Baume & Mercier and Indian honored the Burt Munro who took his Indian Scout Streamliner to the Salt Flats 50 years ago — earning…
Grab A Seat for the Upcoming Total Eclipse of the Sun — A Rare Moment in Time
Time and astronomy have long been linked. Man has always planted and harvested according to the moon and many an ancient ritual was performed to honor the sun. Next Monday, August 21, 2017, North America will get a rare and wonderful moment in time: the eclipse of the sun. Certain states are in the direct path…
You Haven’t Been to Singapore? Now You Don’t Need To Go: Introducing Louis Moinet Singapore Edition Limited Edition Watch
Yesterday was the National Day of the country of Singapore, sometimes called the Lion City. To honor the history and beauty of the city, Swiss watch brand Louis Moinet, in partnership with Wealth Solutions, unveiled an exclusive limited edition Singapore watch. Offered in an edition of 19 pieces in rose gold and 65 pieces in stainless…
Interview: Racing Legend Jacky Ickx Reflects on Driving, Timing and Chopard
Being a car lover, I was thrilled when the opportunity arose not too long ago to interview the legendary Jacky Ickx. The 72-year-old racer is one of the finest drivers of all time. In addition to winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times, he also achieved eight wins and 25 podium finishes in…
First Yacht to Complete Rolex Fastnet Race 2017 Sails Into Plymouth
Today, the MOD70 Concise 10, led by British skipper Ned Collier Wakefield, became the first yacht to complete the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race when it sailed into Plymouth earlier today. While Rolex does not have a yacht in the water, the brand is the title sponsor of the event. In fact, Rolex is the…
Armin Strom Sailing Team Flies Out of the Water in GC32 Racing Tours
Independent Swiss watch brand Armin Strom has been making great strides over the past few years. Known for its incredible art of skeletonizing watches, the brand also offers new and unusual movement architecture to showcase this art, and has even offered incredible customization through the Armin Strom Configurator program—where customers can pick a host of different…
The Galaxy on the Wrist: Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art Copernicus Celestial Spheres 2460RT (prices)
Earlier this year at SIHH, Swiss watch brand Vacheron Constantin unveiled a watch that surprised and delighted us thanks to the celestial complexity and beauty of the piece: Metiers d’Art Copernicus Celestial Spheres 2460RT. We covered it here, however, this particular Metiers d’Arts collection warrants a closer look now that it has finally made its way…