NBA player Dwyane Wade is all about being on time. This Olympic Gold Medalist and seven-time NBA All-Star has been an NBA Finals MVP, and holds a host of other titles and achievements. He loves basketball, and is a self-proclaimed watch lover. Thus, it comes as no surprise that Wade would join forces with luxury…
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From August 15 until this past Sunday, the Monterey Classic Car Week took place in the scenic Pacific coastal town of Monterey. The week consists of a host of events, including racing of vintage cars at the Rolex Monterey Motor Sports Reunion, the Pebble Beach Tour d’ Elegance presented by Rolex, the famed Pebble Beach…
Time Capsules: Commentary – Rolex 24 at Daytona Celebrates 50 Years
Photo by Stephan Cooper.For those who are car lovers like me – yesterday was a highlight day – the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. A record number of motorsports fans descended on Daytona International Speedway for this historic anniversary on Saturday, when the Rolex clock counted down to the 3:30 pm start…
Video: A Moment in time with Clive Owen at JLC
Last week, we brought you the news about the complex new Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece (seen here), and about the visit of Clive Owen to Geneva to unveil the watch. Just because so many of you avidly like to know who wears what in the watch world- – we bring you a short video of Clive Owen at…
Video – Testing A. Lange & Sohne’s Datograph Up/Down
For a decade now, A. Lange & Sohne has demonstrated the epitome of fine German watchmaking with its exceptional Datograph chronograph with column-wheel control, flyback mechanism and precise jumping minute counter. The alluring harmonious balance of the watch dial is also a great feat, as it packs many functions into a fine look: the outsized…
SIHH Review: IWC Recreates Aircraft Carrier
If there was a best of show prize for the most amazing “booth” at SIHH, IWC would have won it hands down this year. To celebrate the release of a complete collection of pilots’ watches – including several impressive new TOP GUN pieces – the brand transformed its booth into a replica of a US…
Watch Stops: SIHH — Cartier Does It Again with Animal Dials and Artistic Prowess
Last year, and throughout the past 12 months, we have regularly brought you masterpieces from Cartier – true artisan works that not only underscore the brand’s technological prowess, but also its amazing abilities with the Artistic crafts. This year is no exception. Among the highlights: the Santos-Dumont XL watch in white gold with an amazing…
SIHH 2012: Parmigiani Unveils Dragon Clock
Easily one of the SIHH’s most alluring feats is the approximately $3.5 million Dragon Automaton clock from Parmigiani that celebrates the year of the dragon. The extraordinary Le Dragon et la Perle du Savoir (The Dragon and the Pearl of Wisdom) clock sits on a rock crystal base, with the standing dragon sculpted in 18-karat…
Time Capsules: News – Jewels of Time, Women’s Watches and their Making
Jewels of Time, The World of Women’s Watches – written and curated by Roberta Naas – is easily the most comprehensive and informative book on women’s timepieces. The new 300-plus page, hard cover book includes 200 pages of photographs of women’s wristwatches dating back to the early 20th century and ranging to today’s masterpieces. The…
Watch Stops: SIHH 2012 – A Moment with Clive Owen and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Duometre Collection
photo of Clive Owen (c) Jon Bues @ IW MagazineAs if the SIHH isn’t exciting enough by itself, Jaeger-LeCoultre brought in Academy Award nominated actor, Clive Owen to present the new fine watchmaking Duomètre collection. I had the privilege to be among the few invited journalists to see and hear the eloquent Owen make his…
Cartier’s Straw Dial Watch
Yes, a watch dial made of straw — leave it to Cartier. Last year this brand released the wood marquetry dialed watch with brown bear motif. Now, Cartier has taken the minute and extremely time-consuming marquetry dial to an all-new level – creating a Koala Bear motif out of straw marquetry. More details on this…
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