The Roman house of Bulgari has long been known for its high jewelry and for its command of watchmaking. Now, in its newest watch collection, Divina Mosaica, the brand brings its expertise from both worlds together in a motif inspired by ancient Roman mosaic work. In fact, the brand’s designers journeyed back to the Baths…
Once again the Swiss watch brand from Biel/Bienne, Armin Strom, releases a new generation of its Mirrored Force Resonance watch. This brand, a master at skeletonization, also mastered the art of precision isochronism with its resonance watches in 2016 and continues to create sophisticated mechanical marvels. The elegant new Mirrored Force Resonance combines the…
William Wood Watches Creates One-Off Time For Heroes Watch To Benefit Tunnel to Towers
Officially partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, William Wood watches is creating a special one-of-a-kind watch that will go up for auction with all proceeds going to the 9/11 charity. Tunnel to Towers provides mortgage-free homes to United States catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, as well as to Gold Star and fallen first-responder…
Labor Day Sales Foil Real Meaning
As we all get a nice three-day weekend in America for Labor Day, and as we all picnic, head to the beach or run to the stores to take advantage of the Labor Day sales, it’s a good idea to recall what labor day is really about. Spoiler alert: it’s not picnics. Labor Day is…
Ulysse Nardin Celebrates 175 Years Of Chronometry: Unveils Seven Marine Torpilleur Watches
Off the coast of Montauk, in the Long Island Sound, at the bottom of Peconic Bay and in other waters around the world, the remains of multiple ships lost at sea during the 1700’s and 1800’s are a constant reminder of the ocean’s power and of the necessity of keeping accurate time and finding longitude…
Horological Society of New York Opens First USA Chronometer Certification Process
Those familiar with the watch industry are aware that America has had a long and storied past in the world of watchmaking. Centuries ago, top brands like Hamilton, Elgin, Waltham, Bulova and others began making watches in various cities across the country. Unfortunately, most of the businesses eventually closed their doors or were sold to…
Luminox Unveils 3500 Never Forget Watches To Benefit Tunnel To Towers Foundation
Luminox, supplier of watches to the Navy Seals and other military forces, unveils its Luminox 3500 series of watches to honor those who served and those who died in the horrific 9/11 attacks 20 years ago. A portion of the proceeds of every watch sold will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Tunnel…
Why The Hermès Arceau The Three Graces Wood Marquetry Watch Will Be A Collectible
Hermes has long been known as a master of the arts when it comes to watch dials, evoking strong emotions with its enamel work, miniature paintings and its incredible straw and wood marquetry. Now, the brand reinterprets The Three Graces theme from the silk scarf of the same name, designed by British artist Alice Shirley…
Greubel Forsey Unveils Final GMT Earth Watch In Titanium
Greubel Forsey has long been known for its incredible haute horology – building exclusive, highly technical timepieces that are coveted by collectors and have long waiting lists to buy. One of its most beloved watches is the GMT Earth watch, which it has created in several editions since its original unveiling of the technical concept…
Meet The Andersen Geneve Platinum 40th Anniversary Jump Hour Watch
During the year that wasn’t – 2020, the year lost to the pandemic – anniversaries and other occasions took place despite the closures and restrictions on people and businesses. For independent watch brand Andersen Geneve, it was a big one. The brand celebrated its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1980 by Svend Andersen, the company remains…
Couture Show Ends on Upbeat Note
Despite the fears of the spreading delta variant of COVID-19, and with masks on, attendees and vendors at the Couture Show 2021 were in upbeat spirits when the show came to a close yesterday. This show marks the first time in more than a year and a half that the watch and jewelry industry were…