Ever since its first introduction to the world more nearly 40 years ago in 1984, the IWC Portofino watch has been a statement of refinement and elegance. Now, IWC Schaffhausen enhances the collection by adding a new 39mm version to complement the larger 42mm existing size. Even better, there are three great dial choices. One…
Late last spring in St. Tropez, Parmigiani Fleurier unveiled its new Ovale Collection with quite a bit of fanfare. For those who are familiar with wonderful watches of yore, the Ovale series is based on an unusual watch, circa 1800, an oval watch with telescopic hands that Michele Parmigiani had the privilege of restoring. We…
British born actor Clive Owen deftly narrates the new movie that celebrates Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 180th anniversary and heralds its many years of patents and inventions. The movie, first shown at the brand’s recent anniversary celebration in Venice (which you can read about here) depicts a couple of minutes behind the scenes with this iconic brand. Above, you…
With the last of summer leaving us (today marks the first day of fall) sun-soaked skin may need a little TLC this fall. Perricone is the way to go. Dr. Nicholas Perricone, board-certified dermatologist, has won multiple awards for his creations — which include healthy aging products. Perricone products are rich with antioxidants that help…
As this year’s 34th America’s Cup enters its exciting final weekend, we want to bring you a little behind-the-scenes info about how the R&D departments of TAG Heuer and Oracle Team USA co-invented onboard connectivity equipment and intelligent smartwatch to supply each crew member instant access to crucial race condition data in real-time. The system…
Recently, we had the distinct privilege of joining A. Lange & Sohne in Napa Valley for the Akademie of watchmaking – wonderful and enlightening experience. To begin with, the event was chocked with watch education and hands-on work on important elements of the luxury watchmaking world. The Akademie, started in 2007, is a watchmaking event…
Tennis is a truly personal sport, and no matter how one plays, a woman wants to look good on the court. If you love tennis, you may think about donning a watch related to the athletic yet chic world of tennis. Many top athletes align themselves with the game and with watch brands that support…
There have been a lot of shifts in the watchmaking world lately- behind-the-scenes shifts that is. CEO’s and brand presidents are moving around – hopefully for the better. TAG Heuer just got a new CEO, as did Jaeger-LeCoultre, Bulgari and a few others. Ditto in the USA, where Audemars Piguet has a new president and…
We’ve written about Devon before. In fact, we even wore and reviewed one of the brand’s first timepieces here. Now we take a look at three great pieces from this American timepiece manufacturer. These watches feature patented movement technology, a system of Time Belts and more – making them radically bold and different for a…
Just 10 days ago, during the New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Audemars Piguet timepieces walked the runway of Michael Bastian’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection. It was the fourth year the brand participated in the Fashion Week show. The inspiration for the season’s collection by Bastian was the style of French men, with a color palette…
We heralded the coming of this sister brand to Rolex since March. Well now, the eagerly anticipated, Tudor is here. Last night the launch event for Tudor was held in New York at the ultra-modern, Frank Gehry-designed IAC Building in Chelsea. The evening witnessed a gathering of who’s who in the watch world—from collectors to…
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