Expect it to be a real collector’s item. The all-new blue dial Patek Philippe Ref. 5930 World Time Chronograph watch has so much going for it that it is difficult to paring it all down to the top three reasons it will be a success, but we will try. 1 This watch just might be the…
It was nine years ago that innovative Swiss independent watch brand MB&F teamed with the well-respected Reuge music box maker to unveil the MusicMachine 1 space-inspired music box. Now, the two brands release the newest co-creation: the MusicMachine 1 Reloaded. The three-dimensional music box not only defies tradition in looks and design, but also…
Fulfill Your Dream of SkyWriting via the IWC Skywriter App
Merry half Christmas, happy half Hanukkah, joyous half kwanza! The holidays are here in June courtesy of the folks at IWC Schaffhausen. They’ve launched a new web app, skywriter, for all of the horological and aeronautical aficionados to play with skywriter.iwc.com. As an avid gamer myself, this site is a lot of fun to play with…
Maurice LaCroix and Soccer Team FC Barcelona Issue ‘Juggle Challenge’ with Great Prizes
Ok, sports lovers, pay attention. We are at the half-way point of a super exciting challenge that you just may want to get in on.Watch brand Maurice LaCroix and soccer team FC Barcelona have thrown down the gauntlet, or cleats, and issued the ‘Juggle Challenge.’ The global challenge started on June 13th and will run to…
Hamilton Watches Fights to Save the World in Independence Day: Resurgence Movie
Last night in New York City, Hamilton Watches had a private screening of Independence Day: Resurgence. Yes, it has been 20 years since the first Independence Day movie, and now the next chapter emerges — with Hamilton in the forefront. With the concept being “20 Years Later and they are coming back,” the new…
Interview: It’s Clear. Stephen Forsey Talks about Full Transparency and the Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30-Degrees Technique Sapphire
By Michael Thompson Last week, we brought you the news of the new Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30-Degree Technique Sapphire here. Now we bring you an exclusive interview with Stephen Forsey about exactly how that watch — in its totally transparent format — came to fruition. From the very start, Greubel Forsey designed its Double…
Steve Wynn, Keynote Speaker at CoutureTime 2016, Gives Advice to Jewelers about Luxury Business
Recently in Las Vegas, hundreds of top watch and jewelry brands came together for the JCK and Couture exhibitions. It is an annual event that brings thousands of retailers and press to Sin City. One of the highlights this year was the introduction by the Couture Show of the new CoutureTime exhibition. That show was held…
Introducing the Omega Deep Black Seamaster Planet Ocean Watches
Recently in New York at The Glasshouses, Omega unveiled its newest Seamaster Planet Ocean watches: the ‘Deep Black.’ The new Deep Black line consists of four ceramic GMT/diver watches. The four variants include an all-black piece, a red, a blue color and a black model with gold accents. At the event, Omega set the stage for the line…
New 2016 MB&F Art Pieces Range from Luminous HMX Black Badger to LM1 Silberstein
It’s been a busy year of new introductions in the “art” family of MB&F. Two important collaborations have been made and pieces will be seen in stores soon. The first adventure is one between MB&F and “illuminating” partner, James Thompson, founder of Black Badger Advanced Composites in the form of the HMX Black Badger. The second is with famed…
Fast Focus: Eterna KonTiki Lady Diver – Perfect for Summer
Looking for a great water watch for summer? Stop searching. Eterna, which celebrates its 160th anniversary this year, has just unveiled its newest collection of KonTiki Diver watches for women. Water resistant to 200 meters, the watches feature a rotating bezel, luminescent hands and accents and — for the feminine touch — some diamond markers.…
Hands On with Corum’s Round Golden Bridge Watches
This year at Baselworld, Corum made a big announcement. The brand unveiled its first ever Golden Bridge watch in a round format. This is huge news, but we were waiting to cover it until we could actually get our hands on the watch. The timepieces are a refreshing rendition of the original rectangular shaped Golden…