The dong son drum serves as the source of inspiration for Peter Speake-Marin’s latest release: the Diamond Magister Dong Son Tourbillon. The drum’s origins trace to the Red River ta…
The Tonda PF Xiali Chinese Calendar by Parmigiani Fleurier represents a groundbreaking achievement in horology, marrying the intricate lunisolar system of the Chinese calendar with Swiss mechanical precision. Now offered in rose gold with a red dial, to complement the stainless steel version with blue dial, this timepiece is a triumph of engineering and cultural…
SIHH 2016: H. Moser & Cie Joins Forces with Song Writer Bryan Ferry for new Endeavour Small Seconds Watch
This year, SIHH has opened its doors to nine independent brands that have something to say that is in keeping with the haute horlogerie exhibition. Among those brands: H. Moser…
SIHH 2016: Richard Mille Goes Thin with the RM67-01 Automatic Extra Flat
Always on the cutting edge of materials and designs, Richard Mille this year surprises us again — this time in tune with the ultra thin trend — as he pushes horological…
SIHH 2016: Meet the New Vacheron Constantin Fabuleaux Ornaments Collection
Métiers d’Arts have just escalated in elegance and sophistication thanks to Vacheron Constantin and the all-new Fabuleaux Ornements collection of timepieces unveiled at this year’s SIHH. The series celebrates the…
SIHH 2016: Meet the Piaget Emperador Coussin XL 700P Mechanical Quartz Watch
What happens when an iconic luxury watch brand with a legendary history in ultra thin mechanical watches, as well as in the quartz revolution decides to marry its feats?…
SIHH 2016: Introducing the Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux Caliber 9462 MC (Hands On)
Cartier has long been a master of mystery clocks, creating famous see-through clocks for than a century. These Mystery clocks showcased rock crystal and other clear materials for the dial…
SIHH 2016: Introducing the Montblanc ExoTourbillon Slim 110 Years Limited Edition Hand-Painted Watch in the new 4810 Collection (original photos)
We’ve said it before and we will say it again, Montblanc is brand commanding you to sit up and take notice. Especially since being under the direction of powerhouse CEO…
Cartier, Baur Foundation Bring “Asia Imagined” to Life at this Geneva Exhibition
An incredible exhibit of nearly 250 objects of art with Asian inspiration – than half of them created by Cartier — draws visitors from around the world to the grand…
We’re Off to See the Wizards at SIHH 2016
This weekend we leave on our annual (at least for the past 26 years) pilgrimage to Geneva for 26th Salon International d’la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), as it opens its doors…
How Complicated Watchmaking Transcends Time Thanks to Breakthrough Thinking
Watch pundits of today often lament that all we create in watches now are throwback references to the past. In fact, today’s watchmaking complications – freely defined as anything additional…
Women’s Watches, Especially Mechanicals, Continue to Steal the Limelight
Early last year, just after SIHH 2015, I wrote an article for Departures Magazine on the prevalence of women’s watches. The year before that, I had written an article in…
Fast Focus: 4 Fantastic Men’s Watches to Start the New Year Right
Dressing to impress, from the boardroom to global business meetings without missing a beat? Check out these four fantastic men’s watches that will have all eyes on you. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra…