The first thing Nik Wallenda said when I asked him what his major concern was about walking a high-wire tightrope across the Chicago River was: “ The weather. It is…
Nik Wallenda, King of the High Wire, Dances with Death Crossing the Chicago River
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(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared on Forbes.com.) It’s really the stuff that stories or legends are made of. Who would think that in five years a 15-year-old watch r would become a $15 million business. But that is exactly what this individual has accomplished. And one conversation with him will make you understand…
And the Winner is… GPHG 2014 Results are In, Breguet takes Top Prize
Yesterday, the Grand Prix d’ Horlogerie Genève 2014 (GPHG) was held in Geneva. The largest watch competition, GPHG saw 72 top watches compete in 12 different categories for winning placements.…
Five Top Must-Do Things to do this Weekend that Involve Watches
This weekend is one filled with great watch-related events to experience. We could have posted the top 7 things to do this weekend – but two of our musts are – well —…
Superheroes on the Wrist: From Comic Book to Reality – Introducing Romain Jerome’s Batman-DNA
Pow. Blaam. Boom and Holy Bat Cave — superheroes are larger than life. So large, in fact that they celebrate birthdays and have their own timepieces – well at least…
Affordable Watch Wednesday: Introducing the Tissot T-Touch Solar Expert
Some watch brands really understand the need to protect the environment and go solar. Tissot has harnessed the power of light — and touch — and ivered it in a…
Collectors’ Corner: How Swatch Love Turned to Serious Watch Love
by Amit Dev Handa (Las Vegas collector) My affair with watches began when I was 13 years old — with Swatch watches. I was lucky enough to be exposed to…
Introducing the A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst
Not too long ago, during our week on German Watches, we wrote here about how A. Lange & Sohne re-established itself post-Berlin Wall – becoming a force with which to…
Larger-than-Life Strandbeests from Theo Jansen Walk Miami Beach with Audemars Piguet
We’ve covered the esteemed brand of Audemars Piguet time and again here – but now we bring you something truly unusual. Audemars Piguet—Associate Partner of Art Basel – has announced…
Piaget Unveils Vintage-Inspired Black Tie Watches for Pre-SIHH 2015: Men, You May Feel Slighted
Yesterday we got the opportunity to spend some time previewing watches that will make their official debut in January at the SIHH exhibition in Geneva. Among them: Piaget. While we…
Panerai Launches Radiomir Revolution
By Isaac Wingold Panerai is one brand that has a truly unique and loyal following. The faithful, or “Paneristi” as they call themselves, are the Italian watchmaker’s ultimate diehard fans…
A Moment in Time: Thierry and Philippe Stern Speak Out about Patek Philippe at the 175th Anniversary Celebrations
Last week in Geneva, we had the grand experience of joining the legendary Patek Philippe watch brand in its celebration of the brands’ 175th anniversary. We brought you the milestones…
Sexy Has Never Looked So Good: Roger Dubuis Brings Corsets, Fishnet Stockings and Mink to the new Velvet Haute Couture Watch Line
Sorry men, but our sister site, www.watchseduction.com, brought some pretty sexy loing watches for women to the forefront and we just have to give them a shout out here. The…