It’s a common known fact that watch brands align themselves with ambassadors who can represent their products in the true lifestyle manner that is befitting of the timepiece. Some brands have more alliances than others, and some brands hold tight relationships with ambassadors in just a single walk of life. Then, there is Audemars Piguet,…
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This week we offer a quick look at watch complications from a beginner’s viewpoint. For the past few months we have gotten a lot of questions about watch complications and how to just get the basics down. So here, we offer watch education for a true novice. This week: What is a chronograph? What is…
60 Limited Edition Curtis Lincoln Pen Overlays Found
Recently, the owners of Curtis Australia (writing instrument company) came upon an amazing discovery – a sealed padded bag in the back of a vault underneath a log of paperwork. Inside: 60 sterling silver Abraham Lincoln pen overlays the company had produced a few years ago. The mold for these overlays had been publicly destroyed…
Luxury Watches or Games? Vegas on the Wrist
Timepieces that reflect the excitement and allure of high-stakes gaming are wonderfully fun – if you’ve got the money. They offer a great distraction when you just don’t have time to go to the casinos. Indeed, a handful of truly gifted watchmakers shake up accepted traditions and elevating the timepiece to a new dimension: a…
How Panerai Gained Foothold in the Swiss Luxury Market and the Luminor Submersible
By Leo Parker It is fair to say that the Swiss rule when it comes to the luxury watch industry, with the majority of the world’s most revered and celebrated watchmakers heralding from the small, neutral territory. With this in mind, it is clear that watchmakers that aren’t in the Swiss old boy’s network need…
Top Wristwatch Commercials
There’s a lot to be said for the power of a top television commercials — which is why some companies spend mega bucks during sporting events to air spots. Sometimes a televisiton commercial is funny, serious or — in certain instances — right on about a product. Now, Omega unveils an unprecedented 3D animated 70-second…
News: Svend Andersen Watches Offered in Antiquorum Auction
Watch connoisseurs will not want to miss this opportunity to purchase an amazing timepiece from famed Danish watchmaker Svend Andersen, who is renowned for his unique dial designs and extraordinary complications. Now, at the upcoming Antiquorum April 10th auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” an American Collection, which includes nine Andersen wristwatches, is up…
A Moment in Time with Sebastien Loeb
Recently, Richard Mille brought on a new brand ambassador — French rally driver Sebastien Loeb. Loeb is the most successful driver in World Rally Championship – with a record-breaking nine wins in a row. Interestingly enough, Loeb wasn’t always a race car driver. In fact, he was a gymnast – turned driver at the age…
Off the Cuff: Richard Mille RM011 Felipe Massa
For those in the know, Richard Mille is a true fan of automobile racing. In fact, the brand has been the principal partner of the Le Mans Classic for nearly a dozen years. The speed, precision, high-tech materials and quest for excellence in the automotive world parallels his creed on timepieces. The brand has several…
A Moment in Time: Andy Murray Wins Sony Open Tennis
Last week, we were in Key Biscayne watching some great tennis at the Sony Open, where we got to meet Andy Murray before his big win yesterday. Murray came out victorious (by one point) over David Ferrer. This win brought Murray to world No. 2 ranking. Murray, an ambassador for Rado, the brand that was…
A Moment in Time: Nicole Kidman on Omega
What happens when a famous photographer, award-winning Actress and legendary watch company team up together? Something inspiring occurs in time. In fact, that’s precisely what happened when Omega Watch Company launched its all-new Ladymatic mechanical watch series two years ago, and when it just recently released stunning new 18-karat gold and steel two-tone versions with…
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