Once again the Swiss watch brand from Biel/Bienne, Armin Strom, releases a new generation of its Mirrored Force Resonance watch. This brand, a master at skeletonization, also mastered the art of precision isochronism with its resonance watches in 2016 and continues to create sophisticated mechanical marvels. The elegant new Mirrored Force Resonance combines the…
From Andy Warhol to Romero Britto, Yaacov Agam and so many others, Movado has long been a supporter of the arts. The brand has been creating “Artist Series” watches for decades. In fact, the first watch in the series launched in 1988 with the Andy Warhol “Times 5” watch that featured five different Warhol photographs…
It was exactly 25 years ago in 1996 that master watchmaker and independent restorer of some of the finest clocks and watches in history, Michel Parmigiani, launched his own eponymous brand. Backed by the Sandoz Foundation, the Parmigiani Fleurier brand was dedicated to upholding the traditional craftsmanship of watchmaking but with a decidedly modern twist. Passionate…
I searched my computer to find the photographs of yesteryear. But to no avail. The reason: to find some of the great photographs of myself with Günter Blümlein, whose untimely death at the age of 58 in 2001 left the watch world stunned. His foresight and determination has been stalwart during the late 20th century…
It is no secret that men love diamonds, too. No matter who you are, a smattering of diamonds here and there on a watch can be a nice thing. The newest Zenith Chronomaster Original with Diamonds has something to offer in the gender neutral categories thanks to the fact that there are two versions of…
We in the watch world are all familiar with Hodinkee and even Red Bar Crew and the special collaboration watches they have made with brands over the years. However, the newest addition to the collaborative world is the fairly young collectors group, Collective™. Founded in 2018 , the Collective is a group of watch enthusiasts…
I can’t believe I am saying this, but burgundy may just be better than cabernet. With a Perpetual Calendar, Tourbillon and Center Seconds version of the Heritage already in its lineup, independent Swiss watch brand H. Moser & Cie. now unveils a new much-coveted complication: the Dual Time watch. The sleek and attractive Heritage Dual…
Swiss watch brand Luminox, known for its tool watches that equip adventurer Bear Grylls, U.S. Navy SEALS and other military and rescue groups, as well as first responders and enthusiasts, just released its newest series of watches – named for the Atacama Desert – and created in striking blue colorways. The newest 44, watches are created…
(Updated on October 4, 2021) Long considered the epitome of dive watches, the Rolex Sea-Dweller watch is one of the most sought after timepieces for professional divers, recreational divers and watch collectors thanks to its excellence, precision and high-tech materials. Interest piqued? Don’t get too exctied because thanks to these features, and the high demand…
For those who are looking for something different to do in the tri-state area, look no further than the meat-packing district of New York City where an exceptional exhibit is free to the public and touts the world of haute horology. The Jaeger-LeCoultre “The Sound Maker” exhibit occupies a corner building at 70-74 Gansevoort Street and…
Founded almost 70 years ago in 1955, Corum has often turned out some of the most creative watches of the 20th century. The brand not only builds the iconic Admiral collection, but also released the ahead-of-its-time Golden Bridge watch and the now-famed Bubble series. One of its smaller collections, though, is also a fan favorite,…
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