“An iron knight ready to conquer time.” That’s the way Urwerk is billing its new UR-105M—officially introduced to the world just a few minutes ago in Geneva. I was lucky…
Can Your Watch Slay Dragons? Introducing the Urwerk UR-105M
About six months ago I started wearing a couple of bonded metal bangles from Metal Alchemist. I was initially drawn to the clean, modern lo — easy, stackable bracelets that work with just about everything I own. But the real reason I kept them on had to do with the story behind them. The…
Some People Just Don’t Understand Watch-Collecting Addicts
By David Dadian, watch collector, NJ “So, what is your favorite watch?” My friend asks knowing I have many. He sees the IWC catalog in my office and just shakes…
Watch Collectors Voice Opinions, Wish Lists and More
You may recall that just about a week ago, we announced here that we would be launching a new section: Watch Collectors’ Corner. Rather than have one single perspective from…
A Moment in Time with Actress Susan Sarandon, IWC Friend of the Brand
Recently, thanks to our friends at IWC, we got the opportunity to sit down and talk with one of their friends of the brand — actress and political and charitable…
Ok Guys, Think Mother’s Day: Pearls Reign Supreme
By Nancy Pier Sindt But wait, guys. Mother’s Day is around the corner –yes only three weeks away — so you may want to read on. China has rapidly become…
Would You Wear a Blue/Green Rolex? Introducing the Oyster Perpetual Milgauss Blue Z (video)
This watch is a winner. Now some may say that the blue and green combination is a bit odd, but we think it is a perfect color to take this…
Is the Creed “Rigorous Simplicity” for a Watch Brand Realistic Today? Ochs Und Junior Says Yes
This is one rare breed of watch. Ochs und Junior is a brand created by two smart minds and focused squarely on simplifying the complexity of watchmaking. With a philosophy…
How Did Jaeger-LeCoultre Reinvent its Past? A Tribute to the Geophysic
By Alex Lam The watch world is no stranger to trends, and one trend that has perhaps become most prevalent in recent years is the tribute watch. The tribute watch…
Introducing the Limited Edition IWC Pilot Spitfire Chronograph “Tribeca Film Festival 2014
With the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival upon us, IWC announces its impressive role for the second year in a row as the Official Festival-Time Partner. The brand has even created…
Marc A. Hayek Takes a Moment in Time to Discuss Breguet’s High-Tech yet Traditional Watchmaking at BaselWorld 2014 (Video)
At BaselWorld 2014 Breguet introduced, among other models, the final rendition of the Classique Tourbillon extra-plat automatique (5377). Our close colleagues at International Watch talked with Marc A. Hayek, President…
Outdoor Gear for Weekend Sojourns: Folding and Fixed-Blade Knife Review
By Ryan Walsh Once in a while it’s nice to see a designer style knife, beautifully decorated to catch your eyes. Though most outdoorsmen won’t gravitate to them as a…
Explore the Vallee de Joux with photographer Dan Holdsworth and Audemars Piguet (Video)
Audemars Piguet – well known for its long history and the fact that it is the oldest luxury watch firm still privately owned by the founding family – takes a…