During the recent Watches & Wonder Geneva exhibition, I secured a one-on-one interview with Cartier International’s CEO and President, Cyrille Vigneron. It was an exciting exhibition for Cartier, which released a world’s first mechanical wonder that was eight years in the making, some spectacular métiers d’Arts pieces using marquetry, miniature painting and , and…
Does it get any better? Last week I had the distinct pleasure of joining Bremont in New York City for the unveiling of its new Broadsword Recon watch. In attendance: Bremont Co-Founder Giles English and Jason Carl Fox, also known as Foxy. The 46-year-old explorer is a former UK Special Forces operator and Royal Marine…
Meet The New, More Openworked Zenith Chronomaster Open
By Gordon Henderson Unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2022, the new Zenith Chronomaster Open collection had some jaws dropping. The sits under their “Masters of Chronographs Since 1865” platform, which taps into the brand’s rich horological history and, as the year would indicate, the year the brand was founded. One of the complications Zenith…
6 Sensational Top Watches From Watches And Wonders 2022
Earlier this week, we brought you a lo at five top watches from the Geneva 2022 Watches & Wonders Show. Now, we take a lo at six sensational watches from the same fair…. just from the “other side.” One complete side of the Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022 show consisted of brands such as Rolex,…
Five Top Watches From Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022 (Cartier, Patek, Grand Seiko, Parmigiani, Ulysse Nardin)
There were a lot of watches to be seen during Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022. Exactly 38 brands at the show, and then dozens outside the show. Today, we focus on 10 of the best watches we saw inside the PalExpo convention center. Later this week, we will post another five from other exhibitors…
TAG Heuer Announces Go-Karting Experience In Miami In May
TAG Heuer is planning the ultimate grand prix experience in Miami for those fans who a good race. The brand is taking over Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza with an outdoor installation that celebrates race week in the city. The event further underscores the Swiss watch brands relationship with Oracle Red Bull…
Win A Custom-Made Indian Scout Saltire Motorcycle And A William Wood Watch
Starting next week, on April 20th, to be exact, motorcycle rs and supporters of first responders have a wonderful opportunity being presented by William Wood watches. The British brand, which makes timepieces that benefit firefighters and that feature recycled fire hoses as straps, is partnering with Saltier Motorcycles in Scotland to auction a custom-made motorbike…
A Closer Look At The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Zero Oxygen World-First Watch
There were a host of “firsts” unveiled last week at the Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022 exhibition in Switzerland. Among them: Montblanc, whose 1858 Geosphere Zero Oxygen watch is the first timepiece to be encased in an oxygen-free environment. The watch will be real-life tested in an ascent of Mount Everest on the wrist of…
Introducing The Parmigiani Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante: A True Sleight Of Hands
By Nancy Olson The Tonda PF, which debuted last fall, is welcoming the just-introduced Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante to the collection of elegant, understated, and often-complicated timepieces. But before we get into the specifics of this world premiere, here’s a quick review of the rattrapante and why it’s important. If French is not…
A Closer Look At The Vacheron Constantin 222 Watch And Why It Matters
Just last week at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022, Vacheron Constantin unveiled a remake of a legendary watch from the 1970’s. In fact, it was 45 years ago in 1977 that the brand unveiled the 222 watch — better known by collectors as the Jumbo. It was designed by Jorg Hysek and created in celebration…
Corum Unveils Carbon Green Ultra-Light Admiral Watch
Taking the concept of high-tech materials on iconic watches to new heights, Corum unveils the all-new Admiral watch in the ultra-light weight Carbon black and green watch. This legendary timepiece was first released to the world than 60 years ago and was inspired by the famed America’s Cup races, which the brand sponsored for…