We all expect flashlights to be totally utilitarian… and they are. Now, though, Orbita has revolutionized the flashlight for the luxury sect – especially those with an affinity for sailing and lighthouses. The brand unveils its new LightHouse™ series of luxury LED flashlights – which we review herein. By Ryan Walsh I’d seen the picture…
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It’s not surprising these days to hear that certain watch brands are turning to recycled materials such as plastic and PET bottles for watch straps. However, when a watch brand says it is using upcycled fire hoses — you pay attention — especially if you have a first-responder in your family. In fact, British watch…
Great Father’s Day Gifts — Four Fabulous Finds
Even though we know it’s coming every year, we somehow wait until the last minute to figure out for that loved one who is a dad. Now we bring you great ideas that you can grab last minute and that run the gamut in price to fit a budget from $60 to $800. Tomorrow we…
The World Celebrates the Yves Piaget Rose – A Delight for the Senses
For the 30 years that I have had the privilege of being an integral part of the watch industry, I have met some of the most amazing people and been part of incredible experiences worldwide. One particular gentleman with whom I immediately struck up a friendship – and I remain proud to call him a…
How Can Disabled Veterans Earn a Living — Becoming Watchmakers
A newly formed 501C3 Organization has been established that can bring new employment hope to wounded veterans, including those in wheelchairs. The Veterans Watchmaker Initiative is an organization dedicated to training disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities—for Free — in the art of watchmaking and watch repair—a field that is desperately seeking trained watchmakers. Still in…
Introducing the new Tissot T-Complication Squelette
Tissot’s recently unveiled T-Complication Squelette is a lovely mix of modernity and craftsmanship – and is a new milestone for the Swiss brand. The Tissot T-Complication Squelette watch houses a new, specially developed hand-wound ETA movement that is exclusive to Tissot. It was adapted from a pocket watch but with special cut outs. The 45mm…
4 Top Watch Brands Win Couture Time Awards
At the recent Couture show, I was honored to be – for the third year running – a Couture Time judge – along with fellow jurors: watch collectors Sam Yukon and celebrity chef Nick Stellino, journalist Keith Strandberg, author John Reardon and Daryn Schnipper of Sotheby’s. Judging is a big responsibility – as there…
AUDEMARS PIGUET Sponsors Backstage at 67th Annual TONY Awards
The Tony Awards, held last night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and aired on CBS, was a big success. This year, and for the third year in a row, Audemars Piguet hosted the Tony Awards Green Room backstage. In fact, Audemars Piguet customized a private retreat backstage at Radio City Music…
MB&F MusicMachine – Possibly the Best Father’s Day Gift Ever
It was only a month or so ago in BaselWorld that the well-known and much-loved MB&F unveiled its newest piece – the MusicMachine. While the brand is renowned for its cutting-edge timepieces, the ever-creative Max Busser couldn’t help but want something a little different to wow the world with this year. He conceived of a…
Exploring the Chopard L.U.C Engine One H
An aesthetic hybrid that combines auto inspirations and fine watchmaking, the new Chopard L.U.C Engine One H hand-wound timepiece is a delight to look at and to wear. The Chopard Manufacture Tourbillon movement reflects the look of an engine and race car instrumentation – on both the dial side and via the sapphire caseback. The…
One for the Women: Franck Muller’s Four Season Mystery Watch
When top watch brands get it right when it comes to incorporating diamonds, gemstones and technology for women — it’s worth mentioning. Franck Muller offers exceptional beauty in this Four Seasons Double Mystery watch. Meticulously set with brilliants and baguettes, the watch boasts two mystery time indications — one each for the hours and the…