Just a few days ago, Speake-Marin SA — the eponymous brand started by well-known and much-d English watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin — issued a statement noting that after 16 years, Peter Speake-Marin will…
This past weekend, TAG Heuer once again cemented its dominance in the world of motorsports as the single luxury watchmaker to serve as top sponsor at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco. To celebrate, the Swiss brand unveiled three striking new iterations of its legendary Monaco timepiece: the Monaco…
Exclusive Interview: Emmanuelle Chriqui and Baume & Mercier
A fan and ambassadress of Baume & Mercier, actress Emmanuelle Chriqui has partnered with the brand in the design of specially made watch straps for the alluring a (which is…
Exclusive: Inside the Tourbillon Room at Breguet
It is common knowledge in the watch world that Abraham-Louis Breguet invented the tourbillon — a highly precise mechanism that eliminates certain problems in accuracy due to the effects of…
Exactly what is the Poincon de Genève? And is the same as the Geneva Seal?
We get asked the question a lot from readers: What are the Geneva Seal and the Poincon de Genève? Are they the same? And how does a brand get the…
Everything You Need To Know About The Rolex Sea-Dweller
A little disappointed in what you got for Christmas? Feeling you want to treat yourself for the new year? If you are a Rolex r, you may be scouring the…
Everything You Need To Know About Rolex Sea-Dweller Watches
(Updated on October 4, 2021) Long considered the epitome of dive watches, the Rolex Sea-Dweller watch is one of the most sought after timepieces for professional divers, recreational divers and…
Everything You Could Want To Know About Whale Sharks, Oris and Gerardo Del Villar
Explorer, underwater photographer and Oris brand ambassador Gerardo del Villar has spent 15 years photographing the now-endangered Whale Shark. Earlier this week, we announced Oris’ support of his cause by…
Even if You Don’t Dive, You’ll Want to Wear this Watch: Introducing the ScubaGraff and More (Pre-BaselWorld 2014)
Here’s a brand we don’t talk about often – mostly because their timepieces are so over-the-top when it comes to diamonds. After all, Graff is one of the world’s foremost…
Why European Watch Company Bought Crown & Caliber From Hodinkee
When I titled this article, “Why European Watch Company bought Crown & Caliber from Hodinkee” I wanted to add: “Spoiler Alert: It wasn’t for the inventory.” However, space concerns and…
Eterna Unveils Super KonTiki Chronograph and Ladies Diver in Honor of the Ocean Expedition (Prices)
Swiss watch brand, Eterna, has a rich maritime history. The brand has long been involved in creating water watches in a collection named KonTiki — after the 1947 ocean expedition.…
Eterna Super KonTiki Chronograph: An Icon That Weathered A Legendary Expedition
For than 160 years, Swiss watch brand Eterna has been known for its pioneering spirit — in watchmaking and on the water. This company is known for unveiling a host…
Eterna KonTiki Bronze Manufacture, Tribute to KonTiki Expedition, Watch Review, Prices
This year marks the 70th anniversary of scientist and explorer Thor Heyerdahl’s legendary KonTiki expedition across the Pacific in hand-made crafts. To celebrate, Eterna marks the occasion with a limited edition timepiece, KonTiki…