When IWC Schaffhausen unveiled the Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive at Watches and Wonders Geneva in April, it instantly stood apart from the crowd. In a fair filled with beautiful evolutions and polished updates, this was something else entirely: a mechanical watch conceived for the next era of human exploration. Developed in partnership with Vast, it…
Officially opening today, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 is underway. As always, the show promises so much excitement, from exceptional timepieces to brand ambassador appearances, interactive experiences and exhibits and…
A few years ago I was invited by Jacob & Co. to Sicily to experience the unveiling of its Godfather watch—in honor of the movie. I was so excited to…
Independent Swiss brand Urwerk has long been known for its revolutionary technology and pioneering designs. The young company, founded in 1997, is all about carving its own path, and the…
Rado, a dynamic Swiss watch brand known for pioneering into the world of high-tech ceramic watches nearly 40 years ago—with its first ceramic watch in 1986, followed by multiple collections…
Just last week in Miami, Vacheron Constantin reopened its flagship store for that city and has created not only a watch r’s haven, but also a place to enjoy arts…
As Bell & Ross lifts the embargo on its newest release, I’m reminded of the brand’s history and purpose — one long linked to aviation and the sky. The new…
In watchmaking, heritage is often measured in decades—or centuries. But occasionally, a brand’s history is defined not just by the watches it produces, but by the people it helps along…
Girard-Perregaux has long been regarded as a cutting-edge manufacture, creating the iconic Three Bridges tourbillon — a spectacle of precision, technical prowess and aesthetic beauty — as far back as…
Officine Panerai, the Swiss-made watch brand with deep Italian roots—and the brand long associated with equipping elite Italian naval frogmen—has also been notably forward-thinking when it comes to how it…
Louis Vuitton has always been a brand rooted in art and craftsmanship since its founding in 1854. What began with exquisitely engineered trunks and luggage evolved into a universe of…
This weekend, at 2:00 in the morning on Sunday March 8, we set our clocks ahead by one hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time. The Spring-Ahead concept, originally…
Known for its refined mechanical watchmaking and its unwavering adherence to the aesthetic harmony of the golden ratio, Parmigiani Fleurier has built a reputation for understated sophistication. Equally important to…