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…
For us here in America, the thought of a rat is mostly affiliated with big cities, garbage dumps and all things ugly. We conjour sayings like “you dirty rat” or movies like Ben with rats trained to kill. However, in other cultures, the rat is a revered animal. In China, for instance, the rat is…
British brand Bremont continues to make British watchmaking history …. and general watchmaking history, as well. This brand regularly unveils chronometer watches of new and different magnitudes, creating pieces for military around the world, pieces sold only to those who have ejected from a Martin-Baker ejection seat, and more. The brand is also well known…
On Sunday January 26th, the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards® will take place. There to celebrate its partnership with the Recording Academy® is Bulova, complete with a new Special Edition GRAMMY(R) watch it is presenting to each first-tie Grammy Award winner. The Special Edition GRAMMY® watch features a stainless steel case with stainless steel fret-style inserts.…
For those who love a true adventure story, there is Bear Grylls. He’s the guy you can watch on television as the treks through jungles with sheer determination to find his way to sunshine and safety. Using basic tools such as a watch and a machete, Grylls has built a cult-like following of fans eager…
Released late last year, the new book entitled The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire— written by Francesca Cartier Brickell — outlines the story of the family behind Cartier and it is an interesting read. For those who enjoy multi-generational stories, a a look at hotel social history of the…
For the past five years, Japanese brand Seiko has partnered with tennis legend Novak Djokovic, even creating an eponymous timepiece in his honor. Now, for the new decade, Seiko unveils an all-new 2020 limited edition watch. The Novak Djokovic Limited Edition Astron GPS Solar watch honors the tennis star and is incredible records (including 16…
Dutch brand TW Steel — with Swiss-made watch — unveils its newest Ace402 divers watch — available on pre-order now for a limited time. The new watch is a limited edition piece — just 1000 of each — created in several renditions and powered by a Swiss chronograph movement. The 44mm dive watch is chocked…
It’s a known fact that Swiss watch and jewelry brand Chopard has been a leader in the field of sustainability, especially when it comes to fair-mined and ethical gold, and now even more. With the brand’s recent unveiling of the all-new Alpine Eagle collection of watches (a line that that recalls the much-loved 1980 St.…
Swiss watch brand Oris has been making headlines around the world over recent years for its continued support of our Earth and conservation efforts. Just this week the brand announced the release of the beautiful Lake Baikal Limited Edition watch that will help toward conserving water and supporting a project based at Siberia’s largest freshwater…
Pantone made its announcement last month that the color of 2020 would be Classic Blue. Well, 2020 is here and we’re pretty sure this year’s color is going to please most watch lovers. After all, classic blue has been a hot color amongst collectors and watch aficionados for years. In fact, throughout the past year…
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