The complex and beautiful new eponymous brand unveiled by Rhode Island retailer, Grenon ‘s of Newport, is the first in a series that brings the company full circle. Owner of Grenon’s, Ray Grenon, has long been a collector of watches in addition to operating the very special retail store. Now, after 35 years of collecting,…
Long a partner with Bentley, Breitling has steadily been moving the needle further along when it comes to blending the famed auto brand with sleek new materials. At this year’s BaselWorld 2016 exhibition, the brand is unveiling watch that demonstrates that marriage: the Bentley B05 Unitime Midnight Carbon watch. Available in a limited edition black…
By Ryan Walsh From the time cars were produced, there has been competition between others, where time was the judge. Timepieces and automobile racing always have and always will go hand in hand. On February 18th, Zenith and the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) launched their partnership together. The event was aptly held at the…
We have written about this great affordable brand for years. Ritmo Mundo is just plain hot — and unstoppable. Long involved in racing, the brand recently signed some pretty impressive long-term contracts — and launched a great new line: the Ladies Racer Collection. The series of watches with high-polished 36mm cushion-shaped cases and a variety of strap…
It happened once before to this great brand: an ambassador athlete caught in the not-so-favorable spotlight. Recently, tennis great Maria Sharapova –28 year old with 35 career singles titles –failed a doping test at the Australian Open. According to Sharapova, the substance is one she has been taking for nearly a decade for different health…
By Ryan Walsh It’s been a busy time for Richard Mille, as the brand has put forth a lot of exciting news regarding hitting the fast track. Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, Richard Mille has never fell short when it comes to creating truly unique timepieces that can be easily distinguished from other brands. Not much…
Watch brands have aligned themselves with various sports and hobbies for decades, but easily one of the fastest-growing fields is the world of automobiles, where sleek design, ultra lightweight materials, and close attention to precision timing are at the forefront. Now, several top watch brands take a closer look at auto inspirations and unveil sleek new car-inspired…
Recently, in an article I wrote for Elite Traveler magazine, I discussed the fact that in the world of watchmaking, “a visionary and pioneering spirit has become the ubiquitous hallmark of upper echelon brands.” The concept here is that as more and more brands cater to the needs of their customers and potential customers, they…
Just last month, our colleagues over at Panerai Central — who cover everything Panerai in brilliant style — wrote about the brand’s use of what 3-dimensional printing for the most recently released PAM578 Titanium Tourbillon Special Edition. Three-dimensional printing has made a big impact in the watch industry over the past few years, but in this newest…
We’ve seen watches made of wood, stone, and even paper — but this one may be a first: cement. Italian designer extraordinaire Giuliano Mazzuoli, whom we have written about several times here, unveils a new breed that is a definite departure from the typically auto inspired watches he creates (read more about those here). With a design…
Today is February 29th—a day that comes around only once every four years. Called Leap Year, the year with the extra day in it has a special meaning. While to some it may be reverse day (women, you can ask that man to marry you today), and to others it may be an extra…
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