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…
Happy Chinese New Year. It is the year of the Horse. The Horse is one of the most powerful symbols in the Chinese zodiac. The sign is symbolic of speed and strength, are people born under it are said to be energetic and independent with a free, unbounded spirit. They also demonstrate great taste —…
It’s no secret that Ulysse Nardin offers some of the most stunning enamel champleve’ dials in the world. But this year, with its tribute to the year of the horse, Ulysse Nardin takes the field to a whole new level. The Classico Horse watch celebrates the independent spirit of wild horses with the likeness of…
In its on-going effort to build greater brand awareness and presence, TAG Heuer last night celebrated the grand opening of its first New York City boutique at 701 Fifth Avenue (nearby 54th street). The event – with ribbon cutting outside in the frigid 10-degree weather – heralded the opening of the 1200-square-foot custom-designed boutique that…
It is with a truly sad heart that I write of the loss of my very dear long-time friend and colleague, Peter Laetsch. Peter and I started in this industry at just about the same time in the mid 1980’s. I was a watch journalist for National Jeweler and Peter was the then-second in command…
By Ryan Walsh If you were to play the game where someone says a word and you have to say the first thing that comes to mind, and if the word you were told was flight or flying… your response may likely be the Wright Brothers. Zenith this year recognizes the achievements the Wright Brothers…
When people ask me how I got into the watch business, I tell them it is a long story, and it is – one day I’ll tell it here. Now, however, I want to talk about the reason I stayed in the industry for the past 30 years. It wasn’t just great product, amazing technology…
So I survived Geneva. Thanks to sheer determination to bring my loyal readers the best coverage possible, I endured the following: descending into shark infested waters (sort of ) with IWC; entering into a hyperbaric chamber (for real) with Breva ; being transported back in time to the late 19th century (sort of ) with…
This weekend, January 25th and 26th, marks a super fast time for auto fans. The 52nd anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona takes place at Daytona International Speedway, and serves as the debut event for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship. We announced the coming of Tudor to America and its sports-car alignment here a…
Ok, we admit it. There is a lot of thrashing going on here at SIHH, while so many brands vie for top position when it comes to the ultimate high-tech, haute-horology timepiece. But honestly, sometimes it’s nice just to lo at reality. From Cartier, that reality comes in the form of its newest stainless steel…
Ok Guys – I know you are thinking – “Oh no, a woman’s watch – smack in the middle of SIHH.” But this one is quite inventive and besides, women are the hot ticket this year –as and brands recognize the savvy woman watch consumer and release collections geared for them. So –…
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