Today marks the 10th anniversary of the partnership between watch brand extraordinaire Richard Mille and legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal. It was in 2010 that Rafael Nadal sported his first Richard Mille tourbillon watch on the courts – stunning viewers globally. The thing is, Richard Mille insists that all of his brand ambassadors wear their watches…
With the world moving so fast around us, we quickly take for granted all of the things that allow us to move so fast and stay so connected. This April, National Geographic Studios released its documentary, “Living in the Age of Airplanes,” which depicts the rich history and rapid growth behind aviation and the industry that it…
It isn’t everyday that an auction house can come in as the new kid on the block and powerhouse through a single day sale — making world records that stun Rolex lovers and poke a little thorn into the sides of the tried-and-true houses such as Sotheby’s, Christies’ and Antiquorum. However, Phillips has done just…
Not sure when your favorite watch was serviced last? Thinking about buying a new watch? Maybe even a vintage watch? Searching around the Internet looking for the latest articles from the best watch blogs out there? Stop a moment and download the new, free Govberg OnTime app for your iPhone or iPad (android versions coming…
Sadly, last night, Steve Shonebarger, a 25-year-plus veteran in the watch and jewelry world, passed away. He had just been on an overseas trip in his capacity as Vice President of Wholesale USA with deGrisogono. I first met Steve Shonebarger back in the early 1990’s when I was writing about watches and jewelry and he was…
I bet if I put my car keys in a plastic bag submerged under -40°F water for three minutes they probably wouldn’t work anymore. To be honest, if I put my body into water that cold I most likely wouldn’t work anymore either. However, in celebration of Edox’s 50th anniversary of its HydroSub Automatic divers watch,…
I would like to say that when i was younger, my mom handed down to me some fantastic watch and that my love of timepieces came from that — especially today on Mother’s Day. While she did hand me down a pretty cool looking rose gold Bulova (yes a Bulova) that dates back to the…
Mother’s Day is around the corner and if you haven’t started thinking about the perfect gift, it’s time. Literally. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Versace Watches – a line first started by Gianni Versace in 1990. I was actually lucky enough to be one of the few watch journalists present when the line…
How would you like to have a Jaeger LeCoultre piece that was formerly owned by the famous General Douglas MacArthur? This Saturday, May 10th, you’ll have an opportunity to bid on a timepiece worn by this illustrious American five-star general. Thanks to Antiquorum auction house, the Jaeger-LeCoultre, “Reverso” will be sold to the highest bidder. While…
Need we remind you? Mother’s Day is this Sunday — so you don’t have much time to get the perfect gift. Luckily – time is the perfect gift and giving a great watch is way to remind mom at every moment that she is special. Here we bring you three great ideas that are both…
By Gordon Henderson It isn’t every day a watch brand can trade its roots back to the Age of Enlightenment. But Manufacture Royale does exactly that — and more. In fact, the brand not only traces its origins to the Manufacture Royale de Ferney workshops founded in 1770 nearby Geneva, but also to the famed philosopher, writer,…
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