When I originally submitted this article, my opening words were: “Damn Arnold.” While we didn’t go with that lead, the point was, this over-the-top brand has done it again –…
For 20 years, Greubel Forsey has stood at the pinnacle of haute horology, creating timepieces that defy convention and push the boundaries of mechanical ingenuity. To commemorate this 20-year milestone, the brand has released Greubel Forsey: The Art of Invention, a bo that ves into the untold story of its founders, Robert Greubel and Stephen…
Presenting the Sound and Story of the Breguet Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon as Seen in Baselworld 2016
Just last year, Breguet unveiled its first Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon (Ref. 7087). While the watch was exceptional, the brand opted to return to the drawing board to perfect the…
Top Watch Brands Receive WatchStars Awards at Baselworld 2016 (A. Lange & Sohne, MB&F, Omega, Tudor)
This year at Baselworld 2016, executives were on hand from A. Lange & Sohne, MB&F, Omega and Tudor to receive their Watchstars Awards (2015-2016). Selected by an international panel of experts…
Jacob & Co Goes to Extremes with the new Xtreme Tourbillon
It isn’t everyday that a watch brand pulls out all the stops in creating an over-the-top technical timepiece, but Jacob & Co. seems to go the distance with the new…
Close Up with the New Generation Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra Watches — Prepare to be Wowed
I just don’t know a better way to put this, but if you are a car and watch r than you need to get up close and personal with the…
Storage Wars: BaselWorld 2016 – The most Creative USB Keys
We are back from BaselWorld 2016, and while that means there are a lot of in-depth articles coming your way, it also means we are on to the second important…
Five Fantastic Mechanical Watches Seen at Baselworld 2016 (Video)
Once again this year, our very good friends and colleagues over at TheWatches.tv captured some horological excitement at Baselworld — especially as it pertains to mechanical timepieces. Here, with their permission,…
Harry Winston’s New Premier Moon Phase 36mm Reconfigures the Sky on the Wrist
We’ve all seen watches with those alluring moonphase indications on them. Sometimes the indication (usually in an arc format) is at 12:00 on the dial, other times it is at…
Citizen Watch Company Gets Bullish on Rugby
Just about 10 days ago, the Red Bull stadium played host to the first professional rugby match hosted in the United States. The match was between the London Irish and the…
Up Close with the Louis Moinet Memoris 200th Anniversary Watch at BaselWorld 2016
At Baselworld, we got the chance to get close up and hands on with the amazing Louis Moinet Memoris 200th Anniversary watch. The timepiece marks the 200th anniversary of the…
Baselworld 2016: Corum Unveils All New Bubble Skeleton High Jewelry Watches
Die-Hard Corum Bubble rs rejoice — especially Bubble rs who also enjoy high-jeweled beauty. This year at BaselWorld, Corum indulges our senses — bringing the much-coveted vintage timepiece to fruition in…
3 Terrific Skull Watches for Men and Women from Baselworld 2016 (Hublot, Romain Jerome, Fiona Kruger)
In the past few years we have witnessed a renaissance of interest in displaying artistic and stylized skulls on jewelry and even on timepieces. In fact, some watch brands have…