The Explorer’s place in history is firmly entrenched. Once Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay summited Everest in 1953 while wearing the original Rolex Explorer on his wrist, the piece…
Meet this Year’s Rolex Explorer 39mm with Rolex Caliber 3132
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This past Friday, retail giant Watches of Switzerland Group announced its acquisition of Hodinkee. Those in the watch world need no introduction to Hodinkee. It started as a platform to disseminate watch information than a decade and a half ago. In fact, founder Benjamin Clymer, who started the site in 2008, was determined to…
Weekend Sojourn: On Safari in Lower Zambezi at Chongwe River Camp
Few things in life compare to a wide open safari — especially when one gets to experience great animals such as the elephant without leaving a carbon foot. Animal conservation,…
Interview: Photographer Steve McCurry Talks About the Challenges of Capturing Vacheron Constantin Overseas Locations
Recently, we announced the second set of six locations that famed photographer Steve McCurry shot for the Vacheron Constantin Overseas adventure. You can see some of those amazing images here.…
How to Transform Your Watch into a Sporty Look in a Snap with a NATO Strap
Want to take your watch from nice to “wow” when it comes to sporty appeal? Try on a NATO strap and you may never go back. Essentially, a NATO strap is…
How Hublot, the New York Giants, Victor Cruz and the Classic Fusion Aerofusion Limited New York Edition Watch Made Manhattan History Last Night (slide show)
Ok football fans and watch rs — this one is definitely for you. In its ongoing effort to make its “Hublot s Football” theme truly meaningful around the world, the…
4 Reasons Why Corum Gets it Right with Admiral Cup Legend Automatic Watches
Iconic watches are not seasonal — especially when they are one of the most famed timepieces of the 20th century. Corum’s Admiral Cup watch collection, while geared for sailing the seven…
Cartier Re-Opens Fifth Avenue Mansion with Interior by Thierry Despont, Unveils Incredible Pearl Necklace
About two and a half years ago, Cartier closed its now nearly 100-year-old Fifth Avenue mansion so that the brand could totally revamp the space.While the brand opened another location not too…
Watch Review: Bremont Boeing 100 Limited Edition Watch on the Wrist
Recently, we borrowed the Bremont Boeing 100 Limited Edition watch to wear and review. The thing about this watch is – to be honest – I am not really sure…
Swatch Surfs the Big Waves with New Swatch by Coco Ho
Competitive surfing was the highlight at Trestles Beach in Southern California, where the Swatch Women’s Pro Trestles was held, September 9 through 12. Swatch has been a sponsor of…
Inside the Manufacture: A Close-UP Look at Bulgari Watchmaking
Earlier this year, we had the unique opportunity to go where few have ever gone before: inside the Bulgari Manufacture. I wrote about that experience in IW Magazine, and now, we…
Fast Focus: Hermes Brings Artistic Dials to the Forefront with ‘Nature at Full Gallop’ Watches
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…
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…