It was just last year that the brand unveiled the Retro collection of horizontal rectangular watches for men inspired by the 1950’s. The was an immediate hit as not only a lo back to the past, but also a decidedly modern take on that past. Now, with the first Retro watches for women, de Grisogono has…
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…
BaselWorld 2016: Meet the Armin Strom Edge Double Barrel and Tourbillon Skeleton Earth Watch
Today’s finest watchmakers have perfected the art of creating skeleton watches – a watch wherein all of the gears, wheels, bridges and other parts are carved away so that only the minimum metal is visible. The beauty of the skeleton watch is its stunning see-through nature, as these timepieces feature sapphire crystals and casebacks. Additionally,…
3 Terrific Green Watches from BaselWorld 2016 in Honor of St. Patrick’s Day
Yes, we are in Basel and yes, we do want to bring you some of the newest timepieces. But, since it is also St. Patrick’s Day—we thought we would celebrate and bring you a few great green watches being unveiled this week. From Kerbedanz, this Tree of Life watch offers powerful symbolism and stunning…
BaselWorld 2016: Tudor Unveils New Heritage Black Bay Bronze Watch
This year, Tudor sets the stage for true excitement by unveiling the Heritage Black Bay Bronze — a 43 mm divers’ watch inspired by the brand’s history and fitted with a mechanical movement developed, manufactured and assembled in house by TUDOR. The general s, domed crystal, and dial are derived from the first Tudor diving…
BaselWorld 2016: Meet the Carl F. Bucherer Rinspeed Concept Etos Watch
As we continue to bring you news in the fast lane, here is the newest from Carl F. Bucherer, a brand that dares to venture into uncharted automobile territory. The brand has teamed its much-d Patravi TravelTec watch with Rinspeed’s latest Concept Car ∑tos. The new Patravi TravelTec in matte black DLC (Diamond Coating) is actually…
Basel Bound: Off to BaselWorld 2016 — Get Ready for Exciting Times
It’s that time of year again — when the entire watch industry witnesses a mass exodus to Basel, Switzerland, for the world’s largest watch and jewelry exhibition: BaselWorld. This year, BaselWorld 2016, we will spend 10 days perusing the watch halls of the show and bringing you news of new products, new trends and .…
Spring Ahead: Daylight Saving Time Starts this Weekend, Change Those Clocks (and Watches)
At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13 (or before you go to bed on Saturday night, March 12 (tonight)), remember to turn your clocks forward by one hour — for Daylight Saving Time adjustments. The reason we practice or implement Daylight Saving Time is somewhat obscure. Some say it is practiced in an effort to save energy,…
Fast Focus on Car Week: Meet the Breitling for Bentley B05 Unitime Midnight Carbon Watch
Long a partner with Bentley, Breitling has steadily been moving the needle further along when it comes to blending the famed auto brand with sleek new materials. At this year’s BaselWorld 2016 exhibition, the brand is unveiling watch that demonstrates that marriage: the Bentley B05 Unitime Midnight Carbon watch. Available in a limited edition black…
Car Week: Zenith Partners with Sports Car Vintage Racing Association, Unveils El Primero Chronomaster 1969 SVRA
By Ryan Walsh From the time cars were produced, there has been competition between others, where time was the judge. Timepieces and automobile racing always have and always will go hand in hand. On February 18th, Zenith and the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) launched their partnership together. The event was aptly held at the…
Fast Focus: Race to the Edge with the Incredibly Daring Ritmo Mundo
We have written about this great affordable brand for years. Ritmo Mundo is just plain hot — and unstoppable. Long involved in racing, the brand recently signed some pretty impressive long-term contracts — and launched a great new : the Ladies Racer Collection. The series of watches with high-polished 36mm cushion-shaped cases and a variety of strap…