Many brands today use mother of pearl for dials on both women’s and men’s watches. Shimmering and intriguing, mother of pearl is not an easy substance to work with. It…
How Mother-of-Pearl Dials are Made
As Bell & Ross lifts the embargo on its newest release, I’m reminded of the brand’s history and purpose — one long linked to aviation and the sky. The new Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle Watch – with aventurine dial, starry night overview and alluringly iconic Bell & Ross case shape — is…
How Many Patents Can One Watch Hold? Introducing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanical Eleven
The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanical Eleven has been unveiled here at SIHH 2014 and it is a masterpiece of complexity and innovation. The ultra-thin watch is deemed to be the…
How Jaeger-LeCoultre Fit the Round Gyrotourbillon into the Square Reverso
No question about it: Jaeger-LeCoultre does one of the best, if not the best, job in integrating complications and innovations across its different s. Among the most famous and…
How I Spell Love: $65,800 Vacheron Constantin Harmony Chronograph Pulsometer
Today, Vacheron Constantin released a host of all new Harmony watches and they are among the most beautiful timepieces of 2016. While there are 10 new versions for men and…
How I Had A Hand in The Launch of Heart’s Passion, Magnificent Motion Jewelry Powered By a Watch Movement by Paul Forrest
Earlier this year, in April, we bre the news here about Paul Forrest Co. — a luxury jewelry company producing pendants using watch movements to power them. The Heart’s Passion…
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…
How H. Moser & Cie, With The Amoury, Created A Total Eclipse In The Watch World
Just last week, H. Moser & Cie announced its partnership with leading exclusive men’s retailer The Armoury for a special edition watch that offers a stunning eclipse-like aura. The…
How Greubel Forsey got to be 10 Years Old, and 5 Top Greubel Forsey Watches Hands On (Part 2)
By Gordon Henderson Yesterday, we brought you a lo at how Greubel Forsey has become a true force to be reckoned with in the watch industry; you can read that…
How Eterna Continually Advanced Watchmaking Concepts: A Look at Eterna-Matic, Spherodrive and Caliber 39
With a company tag of “Pioneers in Watchmaking,” Eterna has been on the cutting edge of innovation for than 160 years. In fact, this brand – which established today’s famed…
How Does a Legend Reinvent Itself? Ask Patek Philippe. Introducing the New Nautilus and the New Annual Calendar
A legend in its own rights, Patek Philippe has been the benchmark for watchmaking for 175 years. This year, in fact, marks the brand’s 175th anniversary. With that comes a…
How Can Disabled Veterans Earn a Living — Becoming Watchmakers
A newly formed 501C3 Organization has been established that can bring new employment hope to wounded veterans, including those in wheelchairs. The Veterans Watchmaker Initiative is an organization dedicated to…
How Did Jaeger-LeCoultre Reinvent its Past? A Tribute to the Geophysic
By Alex Lam The watch world is no stranger to trends, and one trend that has perhaps become most prevalent in recent years is the tribute watch. The tribute watch…