We all know that time plays a major role in our lives, however, the Horological Society of New York – America’s first watchmaking guild – now also recognizes the role of watches and clocks in vintage and modern art. In fact, to celebrate that time-and-art association, the Society has opened its headquarters on “Club Row”…
This past weekend marked the Rolex 24 at Daytona event where the Tom Blomqvist, driving #60 Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura ARX-06, to the victory. Not only did he win the race and trophy, but also he won the coveted Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch. Reflecting on his team’s second consecutive win and…
Hanna Zellers, Corum Ambassador, Joins IMSA Prototype Challenge Races 2022
It was in November of 2019 that Corum Watch brand made a bold move by signing American racecar driver Hanna Zellers on as an official Friend of the brand. Bold because up until that point, Corum’s main relationships in the sporting world were predominantly in sailing with its Admiral collection. Bold, also, because the brand…
A Look Back: Six Best Minute Repeaters Of 2021
With 2021 behind us, we take a moment to reflect on the best watches of 2021. More specifically, the best chiming watches. Chiming watches can range from minute repeaters to quarter repeaters and even five-minute repeaters (all to be explained below), but no matter what type of chiming watch we lo at – they all…
Start The New Year Right: Sign Up For The Naked Watchmaker Master Classes
With the new year upon us, you may want to spend a little time over winter getting to explore your passion for timepieces deeply. Now you can do that and save $100 at the same time. The watch market has been growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, the idea of learning about watches and…
Roberta Naas: Video On Being Me
Starting the new year off right means a lot of things — often different things for different people. For me, it means a fresh start at a career I and thrive on. This year, I am making some changes my writing affiliations and in my on presence and public speaking engagements — COVID allowing,…
Recalling A Dallas Air Show With Breitling For The Unveiling Of The Super Avi Line
It was not too long ago that I had the opportunity to join Breitling in Dallas for the unveiling of its Super AVI . That event was an elaborate production and had all the earmarks of a typical Georges Kern event. As CEO of the brand, he made sure to put together an impressive, almost…
G-Shock And Surfer Kanoa Igarashi Team Up For Surf-Graph Watch
Continuing in its surf-related relationships, G-SHOCK announces the latest addition to the G-LIDE of extreme sports watches with the launch of the new GBX-100K1 rugged and reliable watch. It is the second timepiece designed in collaboration with pro-surfer and team G-SHOCK athlete, Kanoa Igarashi, who started surfing at the young age of just three…
Chance Of A Lifetime To Own A Gerald Genta Original Thanks To Sotheby’s, Gerald Genta Heritage Association
Watch rs around the world hear the name Gerald Genta and they stop and listen. Why? Because this ahead-of-his-time genius created some of the most iconic timepieces of the modern watchmaking era. So, how do you have the chance to own an original Gerald Genta work of art? By bidding next spring at the three…
The Night Before Christmas
It was the night before Christmas, and all through the watch world, Not a watchmaker was stirring; No Machines whirled The tools were all placed on the benches with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The collectors were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of tourbillons danced in their…
Vacheron Constantin Blends Tradition And Modernity In Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Open Face Watch
In deft blend of mechanics and high-tech materials, Vacheron Constantin brings high-watchmaking and pure function together in the new Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface watch. In fact, the open-worked movement, visible via sapphire disks and a face-less dial, is a refreshingly modern take on traditional skeletonization. The venerable brand of Vacheron Constantin, which is the oldest…