Every year, Hermès unveils a few unique timepieces that demonstrate the brand’s commitment to top craftsmanship, watchmaking arts and technical prowess and style, of course. This year was no exception. Inspired by wildlife drawings from the French artist, Robert Dallet, the brand unveiled several nature-inspired watches with exquisite hand-painted and engraved dials. Dallet is best known…
This past weekend marked the Rolex 24 at Daytona event where the Tom Blomqvist, driving #60 Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura ARX-06, to the victory. Not only did he win the race and trophy, but also he won the coveted Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch. Reflecting on his team’s second consecutive win and…
Tennis Star Stan Wawrinka (wearing his ‘Pinka’) Audemars Piguet Watch Wins the US Open
Earlier today we brought you the news of how the final set in the US Open Tennis championships would up — with Swiss Stan Wawrinka coming up against Serbian Novak Djovic, the clear favorite to many pundits. However, I had to be impartial. Wawrinka wears an Audemars Piguet watch during play and this year…
US Open Tennis Championships Today: Stan Wawrinka vs. Novak Djokovic (or: Audemars Piguet vs. Seiko)
This afternoon, the finals of the US Open Tennis Championships promises to be a hot ticket. Today, Stan Wawrinka battles Novak Djovic for the title. On his wrist, Stan the Man wears an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore with specially made dark-pink strap (to match his outfit). Djovoic, meanwhile, does not wear a watch during play.…
Fast Focus: A Look at One of the Most Affordable Perpetual Calendars — from Frederique Constant
Frederique Constant, recently purchased by Citizen, has been a family-owned, independent watch brand for decades. In fact, I remember when the brand first launched, and I have been proud to say the founders — Peter and Aletta Stas — have always been committed to offering superb quality and incredible prices. The new Perpetual…
On the Wrist Review: IWC Big Pilot’s Perpetual Calendar Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery
Can you see that? The smile on my face? Ear to ear baby! Such is the excitement I felt after having spent a little over a week of quality time with the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition ‘Antoine De Saint Exupery’ watch on my wrist. The pictures do not quite capture the intricacies of this…
Interview: Miami Marlins Right Fielder, Giancarlo Stanton, and TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador
Recently, I joined TAG Heuer on a trip to Miami for a host of events. Not only did I get to join the brand in its celebration of 100 Years of Innovation (with its involvement in auto racing and with the anniversary of the Carrera), but also I got to take in a Miami Marlins…
Introducing the $150,000 Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Chrono Perpetual Calendar
In its unyielding quest for performance and precision, Vacheron Constantin regularly unveils new movements and new timepieces with coveted functions. Today, the brand releases the all-new Traditionnelle Chrono Perpetual Calendar watch, with new in-house-made 1142 QP caliber. The watch holds the Hallmark of Geneva certification. Retailing for $150,000, the 43mm platinum watch deftly blends the…
Paris Biennale 2016 Unveils Master of Time Exhibition
Planning on being in Paris for the artistic and cultural event of the season: Biennale des Antiquaries 2016? If so you are in for a real treat. This year, for the first time ever, the show — which runs from September 10 to the 18 — is working in tandem with the Fondation de la…
Famed Photographer Steve McCurry and Vacheron Constantin Unveil new Overseas Tour Destinations, Images
Earlier this year, we had the distinct privilege of introducing readers to the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tour with famed photographer Steve McCurry. As the brand has revamped its much-d Overseas collection, it has also embarked on an around-the-world tour, wherein McCurry travels to a dozen places to bring his perspective on time and travel to new…
Introducing DeNovo Sport Watches: Swiss-Made, Italian-Designed
In Europe on September 11? If so, you may want to be a part of the exciting launch of the new DeNovo Italian-designed, Swiss-made watch brand. A convoy of 20 Porsche Carrera 911 Cabriolet’s will tour the countryside in a unique journey that is designed to reflect the spirit of the new young brand. The…