Last Wednesday I finally returned from my 10-day Swiss junket that included a three-day stop in Davos with Movado (that’s an upcoming story in itself) followed by six days in…
This past weekend, TAG Heuer once again cemented its dominance in the world of motorsports as the single luxury watchmaker to serve as top sponsor at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco. To celebrate, the Swiss brand unveiled three striking new iterations of its legendary Monaco timepiece: the Monaco…
I’m Back … I Braved the Great Wave and Entered Hyperbaric Chambers for this SIHH 2014 Review
So I survived Geneva. Thanks to sheer determination to bring my loyal readers the best coverage possible, I endured the following: descending into shark infested waters (sort of ) with…
Ikepod Founder, Oliver Ike, Unveils the new A. Manzoni & Fils Canopus Weekplanner
As you may have already noticed, this week’s watch coverage thus far is about new watches. The one we are about to cover is a new venture — so new…
If Your Two Hearts Beat As One- Enter to Win Time in the Frederique Constant Valentine’s Day Photo Contest
Frederique Constant has started a St. Valentine’s Day Photo Contest, wherein you can enter to win a his and her pair of watches! You have until February 28 to participate…
If You Were Jumping Out of a Plane, Would You Wear a Ball Watch? A Three-Week On-the-Wrist Review of the Engineer Hydrocarbon Airborne (live pics, prices)
By Alex Lam I just spent three weeks wearing the BALL Engineer Hydrocarbon Airborne. This Airborne is a relatively new offering from BALL, a manufacture with roots in the United…
If You Were a Watch Brand, Would You Craft Just 100 Watches a Year? Introducing Laurent Ferrier – Classic, Exclusive Elegance on the Wrist
Last night I had the distinct pleasure of meeting with the classically elegant brand Laurent Ferrier SA. For those who are not familiar with this five-year-young watch company, you should…
Iconic Watches: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso now in Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin Duetto Duo Form
Born out of necessity in the 1930’s, the now iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch was initially created for polo players whose timepieces could not withstand the rigor of the sport. By…
Ice Cold: Hip-Hop Jewelry Exhibition In NYC Features Jacob & Co. Watch, Jewelry
About six months ago, a new exhibit entitled Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry, that runs until mid-January 2025 at the American Museum of Natural History opened. Interestingly enough,…
I Wore The Oceanus Manta Watch By Casio For Two Weeks, Here’s What I Think Of It
While I the ocean from the shore, I don’t dive. Let’s get that straight right away. I am a beach r, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to wear…
I Went With Rolex To Pebble Beach, Here’s What Happened
Nestled along the picturesque Monterey Peninsula in California, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Monterey Motorsports Week stands as a testament to the enduring allure of automobiles. This annual event,…
I Went To The Seaglass Rose’ Experience With Corum, Here’s What Happened
Another adventure in my “I went to… “ series of articles about interesting journeys with watch brands, is the incredibly uplifting Fort Lauderdale Seaglass Rose’ Experience that to place just…
I Went To Newport With A. Lange & Sohne For Audrain Concours, Here’s What Happened
As September turned into October, I joined A. Lange & Sohne in Newport, RI, where the picturesque city played host to the prestigious Audrain Newport Concours d’ Elegance, and the…