Batman fans, this one is for you. Meet the new Romain Jerome Spacecraft Batman watch — a sleek rendition of high tech, space age and – well – Batman. Thanks to a partnership between Swiss brand Romain Jerome and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, the new piece inspired by the Dark Knight…
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…
Wake Up America, New York Preservationists Need Your Help
Yesterday, our colleagues over at Hodinkee published a guest editorial about helping to save a landmark clock in New York. You can read that article in full detail at Hodinkee. Essentially, there is a plan in place to convert the 19th century New York Life Insurance Company’s former headquarters (346 Broadway) in Tribeca into condos.…
Behind the Scenes: A Moment in Time with an Audemars Piguet Master Watchmaker
It is no secret that independent watch brand Audemars Piguet is at the top of the haute horology age. This brand focuses clearly on innovative design, technological developments and superb finishing. The artisans the brand employs in its workshops in the Jura Mountains reflect the brand’s dedication to excellence. Such is the case with Joelle,…
The Martian — Matt Damon and Others Wear Hamilton Khaki Watches
This past weekend in theaters, The Martian, made its debut. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon- the movie is all about bravery and survival. Every moment counts as Matt Damon, who plays an astronaut left behind as dead, struggles to get word back to Earth that he is alive. Those crucial minutes and…
Introducing Movado Edge – Built in Collaboration with Industrial Designer Yves Béhar
For the first time since 2010, Movado unveils an all-new watch family inspired by the iconic Museum Dial. The new , Movado Edge, was created by world famous industrial designer Yves Béhar, who puts a 21st century spin on the legendary dot. Béhar and his firm, FuseProject, bring a three-dimensional aspect to the watch dial…
Longines Masters Los Angeles — The American Series of Equestrian Prowess Concludes
This past weekend in Los Angeles, the Longines Masters to place. The Longines Masters of Los Angeles brought together 30,000 spectators for four unforgettable days of top-level equestrian sport. Throughout the four-day event, there are a host of winners in different categories, but in the $450,000 Longines Grand Prix, this year, the winner was Marco…
Introducing the new Glashütte Original Sixties Iconic Collection in Dramatic Colors
Paying tribute to a unique lifestyle of today – inspired by the past – Glashütte Original unveils dramatic new mos to the Sixties Iconic Collection. The watches are inspired by the original 1960’s designs. In eastern Germany at the time, the German Democratic Republic’s state-owned VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe launched the Spezimatic wristwatch that was one…
Michael Kors Unveils New Limited Edition Watches to Help Fight World Hunger, with Kate Hudson
Designer Michael Kors, with the help of customers, has aided in the ivery of than 10 million meals to hungry children around the world via the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). In fact, in recognition of his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors has been named a United Nations World Food Programme Global Ambassador…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Geophysic® True Second and Universal Time Watches at Watches & Wonders 2015
It is hard to believe that nearly three months ago, I got to see the newest watches we are talking about here in person in New York. It was a sneak preview and I was not allowed to breathe a word about it to anyone. At that point- being one of the first in the…
A. Lange & Sohne Unveils Stunning White Gold 1815 Chronograph at Watches & Wonders 2015
At Watches & Wonders this week, A. Lange & Sohne introduces some exciting new timepieces, one of which is the absolutely stunning 1815 Chronograph in a special boutique edition in 18-karat white gold with a argente’ dial and blue numerals and pulsometer scale. The new case/dial color combo is both bold and alluring. Since 2010, the 1815…