Girard-Perregaux introduced the new Sea Hawk 2014 recently.And I love its bold, sporty look and cool color combo. Perfect for outdoor summer activities – especially those involving water, the Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk not only looks good, but also is extremely functional. The specially developed protrusion of the case at 4:00, where a black rubber screw-down…
IWC Schaffhausen is perhaps best known to the world for its pilot watches. Since the 1930’s, it has introduced a host of Flieger and Mark watches that have earned the brand a great distinction. Now, IWC unveils the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705” watch that pays homage to the 1994 iconic black Flieger…
My Personal Recounting of the Kentucky Derby: Experiencing the Fastest 2 Minutes in Sports with Longines
Yesterday, what is dubbed as the “Fastest two minutes in sports” took place. The 140th Kentucky Derby, held in Louisville, is one amazing event – something everyone should have on his or her bucket list. This is especially true if it is done in style, as in going along with the Official Watch and Timekeeper…
Visiting New York this Week? Don’t Miss Madison Avenue Watch Week
This coming week ushers in the fourth annual Madison Avenue Watch Week, wherein premiere watch retailers on the luxurious Madison Ave preview the newest timepieces built for 2014. Additionally, from May 5-10, stores will host individual events, artisan demonstrations, panel discussions and more. Among the top watch brands participating are Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc, Girard-Perregaux, Hublot,…
Eat Your Heart Out! Chef Experience Extraordinaire at the Kentucky Derby Taste of Derby with Longines
There are many stories behind the Kentucky Derby – the horses, jockeys and races, the hats (oh the hats), the bourbon, the food and more. It’s a lot to soak in. So, in several installments we will unroll the Kentucky Derby beginning with, since it is Saturday and we have a weekend sojourn here, the…
It’s Good to Be a Lightweight: The Zenith El Primero Lightweight is in Stores Now
Even though it’s great to show the newest watches just released at shows, those watches don’t usually make it to retail market for months to come. But here we bring you a timepiece that is in stores now and that is a real attention grabber: Zenith Limited Edition El Primero Lightweight. Built of ultra high-tech…
Bronze, Baby, Bronze: Introducing the Breitling Panamerican Navitimer 01
The famed classic favorite of pilots – the Breitling Navitimer 01 – with the Breitling self-winding chronograph 01 caliber is now available – in a limited version only — with a bronze dial. While iconic and chic in its original black-dial format, the new bronze dial color updates the watch magnificently – and just in…
Affordable Watch Wednesday: Introducing the TW Steel Slim Line
For those readers who are just getting their feet wet in the watch world and may not have a lot of money to spend on a timepiece, fear not — introducing Affordable Watch Wednesdays. To kick off this special section, we unveil the new TW Steel Slim Line Collection. From a watch brand known for…
Independent Watchmaker Richard Mille Crafts a Movement Just for Women in the RM07-01
There is an entire sub-section of the watch industry that is frequently overlooked by the general public: the independent watch makers. For those in the know about watches – this sect offers some of the most exciting and ambitious timepieces thanks to their ability to think outside the box, to ditch red-tape that slows them…
They’re Finally Here! Introducing the Rose Gold Portofino Chronographs
IWC lovers take note: the sophisticated new rose gold Portofino Chronographs have arrived in stores! Just a few days ago, I had the chance to try on these watches and take a close-up look at them in the New York Madison Avenue IWC Boutique and I love them and think you will, too. Sleek, sophisticated…
3 Top Ancient-Ruin Travel Destinations
This weekend sojourn, with summer nearly upon us, is the first in a series of amazing travel destinations. This week we focus on 3 top ancient places around the globe — all built in centuries BC. I have personally been to each of these ancient wonders and can honestly say the experience is exceptional. How…