Dubey & Schaldenbrand, with workshops in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, unveils its newest Element series of timepieces (as part of its Grand Shar collection). The very avant-garde and exceptionally clean-loing chronograph…
The year that Armin Strom unveiled his first eponymous watch brand at Baselworld, 1984, I visited him. It was my first time at the show, as well. He was kind and enthusiastic about his art — skeletonization. It was no easy feat to skeletonize a watch, but he had mastered the technique with intricate carvings…
Watch Brands Take Note: You have 5 Days Left to Submit Entries to the 2014 Grand Prix
Ok watch brands…. we know some of you feel the Grand Prix d’ Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) may not be the right fit for you, what with 12 different categories,…
FIFA World Cup 2014 and Maurice Lacroix Watches
Swiss watch brand Maurice Lacroix is the Official Watch Partner, FC Barcelona. The brand is producing a collection of affordable “fan’s” Swiss-made Maurice Lacroix watches, a luxurious “player’s” watch, and…
Introducing Korloff Watches, Voyageur Grand Prix 1914 Series
While international football is going strong, let’s not forget that there are a host of other sports happening in the world around us this week. Today we honor the racing…
FIFA World Cup 2014 and Carl F. Bucherer Watches
Continuing in our coverage of watch brands that sponsor FIFIA World Cup teams, Carl F. Bucherer is the Official sponsor of the Swiss National Football Association. The newest watch created…
FIFA World Cup 2014 and Richard Mille Watches
It was a busy weekend in Rio — with several great matches, fairly predictable wins, teargas firings and …. but, hey, it’s FIFA so who wouldn’t expect some exctitement? As…
Passing Time On: A Son’s Memory on Father’s Day
“Time goes, you say? Ah no! Alas, Time stays, we go.” ~Henry Austin Dobson By Norman Miller, NYC Watch Collector – and loving son I’m a watch guy, and have…
Arnold & Son Watches: Why the DSTB is Revolutionary (slide show)
Celebrating 250 years of heritage, Arnold & Son continues to demonstrate its technical prowess and top-quality Swiss craftsmanship. The limited edition DSTB (Dial Side True Beat) is a grand…
Day 2 Watches and FIFA: International Football and Parmigiani Fleurier Watches
In the continuing effort to bring you all the news about watch brands and their involvement in international football, we begin with a lo at watch brands that are sponsoring…
Would You Pay $400,000 for a Nine-Year-Old Patek Philippe?
Christie’s Important Watches Auction yesterday in New York yielded nearly $8.8 million in sales, further underscoring the thriving collector watch market. The top lot, Lot 366, in the auction was…
A Complete Break-Down of Watch Brands Involved in International Football: Official Timing
It’s a long head, but then this is such a long post that we are splitting it into multiple parts. Today marks the start of the FIFA World Cup –…
Twice in One Day! Patrick Dempsey Teams with TAG Heuer Watches
Earlier today we brought you the story of Patrick Dempsey and Dempsey Racing teaming with Porsche Design to create a new timepiece (you can read that here). Now, it turns…