This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first drive on the moon. It’s hard to believe that on August 2, 1971, on the Apollo 15 mission, the car NASA sent to the moon, the Lunar Rover, was driven there for the first time ever. David Scott, mission commander, was the seventh man to walk…
It was nine years ago that innovative Swiss independent watch brand MB&F teamed with the well-respected Reuge music box maker to unveil the MusicMachine 1 space-inspired music box. Now, the two brands release the newest co-creation: the MusicMachine 1 Reloaded. The three-dimensional music box not only defies tradition in looks and design, but also…
Gold Isn’t Just For Watches And Jewelry Anymore
Gold is no longer just a watch and jewelry material. It has officially joined the tequila ranks. Wars have been fought over it and love declared with it, but now, one spirits company is using gold on a very special bottle in hopes of attracting thirsty customers seeking tequila and a bit of the precious…
Shades of Summer: Five Top Watches For Summer For Him And Her
Unisex is a thing again when it comes to watches. It was a turnkey phrase in the 1980’s and into the ‘90’s, but now it has taken on all new meaning. Now it is about having a watch the proper size to fit any wrist. This year, too, unisex and color go hand in hand,…
New Polo Watches Join The Ralph Lauren Lineup
It was just last year that Ralph Lauren surprised everyone with its newest Polo Player watch — one with horse and polo player front and center on the dial. Now, the brand expands the series with a white lacquer dial and new colors for bezel that range from green to navy blue and brown. They…
Watch Brands Exhibiting In Person At Couture Show In Vegas
Well, it is finally happening. An actual in-person jewelry and watch show is taking place next month in Las Vegas. The Couture Show, typically held in late May/early June and postponed last year and earlier this year due to the pandemic, is opening its doors from August 24 through the 26th — with more than…
Why Panerai’s Jimmy Chin Watch Will Be A Collector Piece In Short Time
If you don’t know the name Jimmy Chin, you soon will. This alpinist mountain climber, National Geographic photographer and Award-winning movie maker is quietly making his way to becoming a household name, especially amongst adventurers. He co-produced the movie Meru in 2015, followed several years later by the movie Free Solo — capturing the without-ropes…
Bulova And Veteran Watch Journalist Roberta Naas Talk About Watches, Collecting And More
Bulova has a long and storied past in watchmaking, particularly in the United States, where it was founded. Over the years, the brand has morphed and evolved, like all brands, and today it is all about recalling its past but with a true vision toward the future. The brand remains dedicated to its famed “Bulova…
Tonino Lamborghini Race-Inspired Watches Now Available In The USA
This year, 2021, marks the 40th anniversary of Tonino Lamborghini S.p.A. Style and Accessories company. It was started by second-generation of the Lamborghini dynasty, Tonino Lamborghini, when he was looking to create newly designed products that embraced the spirit of Italian design and boasted the Lamborghini family story. The luxury company created sunglasses, leather goods,…
Collective Horology, Urwerk And The Intrepid Museum Launch Space-Age Watch
These days, everyone seems to be focused on watch collecting – at least in the watch collecting world. We regularly hear about how hot the collecting market is, as well as the vintage, Certified Pre-owned and auction market. Generally, we also hear a lot about Red Bar Crew – a highly prevalent watch collecting group…
Super Mario Becomes Hero On Dial Of New TAG Heuer Limited Edition Watch
Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer has joined in a “long-term’ collaboration with Nintendo and today the two launch the TAG Heuer x Super Mario Limited Edition watch. For TAG Heuer, the goal is to further the brand’s already strong Connected Technology. It was just about five years ago that TAG Heuer really went full-speed ahead with…