An aesthetic hybrid that combines auto inspirations and fine watchmaking, the new Chopard L.U.C Engine One H hand-wound timepiece is a delight to look at and to wear. The Chopard Manufacture Tourbillon movement reflects the look of an engine and race car instrumentation – on both the dial side and via the sapphire caseback. The…
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Last week we wrote about the upcoming WatchTime New York show, beginning this Firayd the 22nd of October at Gotham Hall and running throughout the weekend. At this year’s edition, dozens of watch brands are participating in person and a host of panel discussions will take place. In fact, I will be speaking on one…
One for the Women: Franck Muller’s Four Season Mystery Watch
When top watch brands get it right when it comes to incorporating diamonds, gemstones and technology for women — it’s worth mentioning. Franck Muller offers exceptional beauty in this Four Seasons Double Mystery watch. Meticulously set with brilliants and baguettes, the watch boasts two mystery time indications — one each for the hours and the…
Blue Lagoon – Mechanical Watches for Women Go Blue
Last week we showed you the top 10 best blue dialed watches for men from BaselWorld 2013. That sparked a lot of emails from women about how they love the color blue. As such, we answer the demand for mechanical blues for women. Mechanical watches come in two categories: hand-wound and automatic. With a wind…
Understanding Tag Heuer’s New Carrera MikroPendulum Concept Watch
In BaselWorld last month, TAG Heuer did what it usually does – unveiled a concept watch. This time it was the extremely avant-garde TAG Heuer Carrera MikroPendulumS Concept watch. Of course, it also unveiled the TAG Heuer Carrera MikroPendulum 100th of a second Chronograph. Confused? We’ll try to explain. In the world of haute horlogerie…
Experience Fancy Yellow Diamond Flower Rings by Rahaminov
Rahaminov Diamonds — a privately owned company located in Los Angeles – is an internationally renowned wholesale diamond purveyor that specializes in exquisitely cut fancy colored diamonds and features beautiful and rare center cut stones in a variety of award-winning jewelry designs. These unique jewelry creations are proudly made in the USA. This weekend ,…
Four Hot New Rolex Colors for the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date (with original pictures and prices))
A few weeks ago, we wrote about the recent watch auctions. In one of them, a decades-old bold lemon-yellow dialed Rolex was a top seller. For years, Rolex has been creating great, colorful dials that catch the eye. This year is no exception. In its Oyster Perpetual Day-Date series, the brand has unveiled new 36mm…
2(X)IST Watches Make World Debut at Couture 2013
Last night in Las Vegas before the start of the Couture and JCK shows, we went zip-lining with 2(X)ist. Afterward, we joined award winning product and transportation designer, Jason Wilbur, as he unveiled his newest timepiece venture with 2 (X)ist. Hot on the heels of his previous creation — the made in USA Devon Tread 1 watch…
Introducing Urwerk’s Mechanical Watch That Lets the Wearer Monitor the Precision
A young brand, Urwerk has nonetheless made incredible inroads in the world of fine watchmaking mechanics and innovation thanks in great part to the brand’s signature satellite complications. Urwerk’s research and development department embraces an anti-establishment sprit – and as such has developed the concept for a mechanical timepiece with integrated intelligence—called EMC. “The interaction…
10 Hot Watches with Blue Dials from BaselWorld 2013 (slideshow)
Blue. It has long been the color associated with royalty and regal beauty. The color of earth’s great sapphires, the oceans and the sky – blue is also a much coveted color when found on watch dials. This year, we found many gorgeous blue dials in an array of hues. Here we bring you 10…
Memorial Day – Paying Tribute to our Brave
Every Memorial Day, when I go to the cemetery to place flags on my father’s grave (he was a Marine in World War II) and on my uncle’s grave (he was in the army during World War II), I am always truly touched by the vast expanse of American Flags waving on the ground –…