Last night in Rio, Usain “Lightning” Bolt made history as he won the Gold in the 100M men’s run — making him the first athlete in history to win the…
Interview: Usain “Lightning” Bolt, Hublot Brand Ambassador, Makes History at Rio 2016
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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…
RIO 2016: Michael Phelps, Omega Brand Ambassador, Wins 5 Gold Medals, 1 Silver
With his toddler son watching on the siines (well, maybe watching, maybe not), Michael Phelps swam to yet another win. In the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games — his last…
How Omega Watches Times the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games
Earlier this week we brought you a lo at a number of watch brands with brand ambassadors competing in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. What we didn’t’ bring you…
TAG Heuer Teams with Dartfish to Unveil Pocket Pro Video Analysis and Timing System
In an interesting new partnership, TAG Heuer has teamed with Dartfish to bring to market the smallest and smartest video analysis and timing system package for sports training: the Pro. The Pro combines…
Hublot Unveils Classic Fusion Chronograph Chelsea FC in Time for Olympic Games
With the Olympics upon us – in which soccer plays a role – Hublot’s recent unveiling of a new timepiece to honor the world-renowned British soccer team, Chelsea Football Club,…
A Quick Look at Rio 2016 Summer Olympics and Athletes’ Watches (Omega, Richard Mille, Hublot, Montblanc, etc.)
Friday marked the official opening of Rio 2016 and despite the city not being ready—the start has come. With it, come a host of athletes – many of whom are…
Commentary: Swiss Watch Industry Still Ticking Despite Decline
Just about a week ago, Bloomberg published a very good article about the dec of Swiss watch exports and the factors influencing this fall. The article came on the heels…
Why the Nearly $12,000 IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Chronograph is a Winner
IWC Pilot’s Watch World Timezoner Chronograph Earlier this year at SIHH, IWC put a strong emphasis on its entire Pilot’s Watch collection, releasing some pretty impressive, vintage-inspired pieces. The one…
Fast Focus: Get Adventurous with Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic Watch
This year Jaeger-LeCoultre brings its much-d Master Compressor to all new heights with the sporty yet stealth-loing Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic. The 46mm case is crafted of high-tech ceramic and…
Monday Cheers! American Whiskey at its Finest, and the Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Hurricane Cocktail Recipe
With August upon us we enter what may be the hottest month of the year. So, cooling off and rela this month is in order (especially for the Swiss who…
Rory McIlroy, Sergio Garcia Join Omega for Planet Omega Ribbon Cutting at 98th PGA Championship
It officially started yesterday: the 98th PGA Championship at Baltusrol, Springfield, NJ. With a $10 million purse, the PGA Championship has drawn top golfers from around the world. While many…
Philippe Leopold-Metzger, CEO of Piaget, Talks About the Significance and Design of the Piaget Polo S Line
Recently Piaget unveiled its newest Piaget Polo S watch in New York, where we also had the opportunity to talk to global CEO, Philippe Leopold Metzger about the launch of…