Standing inside the world famous Louvre in Paris, it’s nearly impossible to take in the depth, breadth and scope of the art within these walls. From the Greek and Roman sculptures to Leonardo da Vinci‘s Mona Lisa and other famed paintings as well as the Egyptian, Asian and Islamic art, we are immediately reminded of…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
There’s a new kid on the block. Or at least a new kid’s watch, and I, for one, am so happy about this new brand called Parchie. It’s not because I have kids that I need to teach how to tell time on an analog watch. I did that already, three times, years ago. I…
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