This week we offer a quick look at watch complications from a beginner’s viewpoint. For the past few months we have gotten a lot of questions about watch complications and how to just get the basics down. So here, we offer watch education for a true novice. This week: What is a chronograph? What is…
The 1930’s marked a watchmaking revolution, as timepieces migrated from pockets to wrists. This new freedom gave rise to creative designs and specialized functions but also posed a multitude of constraints for watchmakers. Movements needed to be reduced in size while still remaining highly accurate. BOVET 1822, renowned for their pocket watches at the time,…
In the fashion world, menswear is booming, and with this development comes the emergence of numerous innovative men’s fashion brands. H.L. James is a new cutting edge collection of men’s luxury accessories handcrafted from the finest genuine American alligator skins, and assembled in Italy. The depth and unique character of the leather is carefully achieved…
As is typical with Audemars Piguet, the brand takes a leap of faith in terms of creativity and technical innovation, and – as is typical of the independently owned and operated Swiss brand – it has come out on top again. I am referring to its release a few months ago of the Royal…
Let’s be honest, that diver watch you are wearing will most likely never see the deepest part of the Mariana Trench. The pilot watch you just purchased will never be used to gauge flight speed in your personal replica World War II fighter jet. The chronograph you are so proud of will most likely…
You may recall that earlier this year we brought you some exciting news about Baume & Mercier and its breathtaking collection of Capeland Shelby Cobra watches — created in honor of the legendary Carroll Shelby and the legacy he and his team built. You can read many of the details about that product launch here. I…
We have written about Armin Strom here many times before. It is a brand we respect for its dedication to watchmaking and remaining true to its values. Now, we are thrilled to bring you the newest Skeleton Pure watch as presented just a couple of weeks ago at the WatchTime New York event. A fascinating work…
Live at a press conference this morning at the LVMH Tower, TAG Heuer CEO Jean-Claude Biver introduced the much-anticipated TAG Heuer Connected watch. The press conference — with top executives from Intel and Google, in addition to Chariman and CEO of LVMH, Bernard Arnault, and the Swiss Ambassador Andre Schaller –was all about the grand marriage of Silicon Valley…
IWC– the brand that has been known as being “Engineered for Men,” first unveiled its Portofino Midsize watch just over a year ago. In fact, we brought you the full story on that collection here. Recently, new pieces were added to the line, which is now being referred to as Portofino 37 (indicative of the…
Coming up on Saturday, November 6 in Geneva is the sixth edition of The Only Watch Auction– a unique event in the watch industry wherein watch brands create one special piece to be auctioned, with all proceeds going to benefit research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This year, more than 40 exceptional one-of-a-kind and specialty timepieces will be offered for sale. The…
Last night in New York, and the night before in Connecticut, special guests were treated to a private screening of the new James Bond 007 movie, Spectre — which hits theaters today. Actor Daniel Craig (Bond) sports an Omega watch throughout the movie — as has been the case for years. In Spectre, as Bond…
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