The configurator. One of the first brands to offer this concept was Armin Strom — and that was several years ago. Initially, some buyers were reluctant to go on…
As Bell & Ross lifts the embargo on its newest release, I’m reminded of the brand’s history and purpose — one long linked to aviation and the sky. The new Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle Watch – with aventurine dial, starry night overview and alluringly iconic Bell & Ross case shape — is…
Three Top Jump Hour Watches
We get so used to loing at time on our watch in the typical way — with hour hands, minute hands and seconds – that sometimes we forget there are…
What All The Hype Is About: Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, Navy Blue
Just last week, Tudor — sister brand to Rolex — unveiled its new Navy Blue Black Bay Fifty-Eight watch. Collectors were clamoring. There were good , bad , change-of-mind and…
We’re Officially Back: BaselWorld 2014, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
This was a particularly long trip f or me. It always is. Basel is an eight-day marathon test of endurance of strength and memory. This year, however, I also went…
We’re Off to See the Wizards, the Wonderful Wizards of SIHH 2017 — and a Peek Inside
Ok, so today we officially close the office, put the team on high alert to focus on social media and head off to Geneva for the 2017 SIHH — the 27th…
We’re Off to See the Wizards! The Wonderful Wizards of SIHH 2014
You may have noticed that this week we brought you a lot of cool new watches just arriving in retail stores. That’s because we wanted to temper next week’s coverage…
We’re Off to See the Wizards at SIHH 2016
This weekend we leave on our annual (at least for the past 26 years) pilgrimage to Geneva for 26th Salon International d’la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), as it opens its doors…
Wempe, Nomos Unveil Newest Collaboration: Tangente Neomatik 41 Update
Wempe, the esteemed family-run watch, jewelry and retail company based in Hamburg, Germany, has collaborated with Nomos Glashütte, a renowned Saxon watch manufacturer, to create the Tangente Neomatik 41 Update…
Three Watch Brands We Expect Great Things From This January 2018
With the new year here, it means show season will begin. In the watch world, that predominantly means — SIHH 2018, here we come. However, as we know, many other…
Weekend Sojourn – Turquoise is the new Winter Hue
With cold weather around the corner, fashion takes a layered turn and accessories are front and center in terms of adding interest to your lo. While turquoise is often thought…
Weekend Sojourn: The Art of Recology
Each time I pass through the San Francisco airport, I am inspired by the beauty of the terminals — each featuring a different artistic exhibition thanks to the SFO Museum…
Weekend Sojourn: TAG Heuer Donates to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts and other Charities in NYC with Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio at Museum of Natural History
Last night, we spent several hours at New York’s Museum of Natural History at an elegant charity event hosted by TAG Heuer. Initially, I was adverse to going to this…












