We are watching them on the slopes and the ice – winning medals and earning cheers. We know they work hard to get to this point—some harder than others. Very…
Down & Dirty: The Dual Lives of Olympian Athletes and Omega’s Role
Step into a modern sports club in Miami, Los Angeles, or New York and you’re likely to hear a distinctive sound: a ball snapping crisply off glass walls, followed by quick footwork, laughter, and animated chatter. This isn’t tennis, and it’s not pickleball either. It’s padel—one of the fastest-growing racquet sports in the world and…
Three World Records Set in Watches at SIHH 2014
Ok so let’s just get right to it. There were three world records that were set at the recent SIHH 2014. 1) The World’s Thinnest Mechanical watch. The record breaker: …
Steal this Watch Without Getting Arrested! Montblanc’s new Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual Calendar
When Jerome Lambert to over the helm of Montblanc last year, watch rs who know of his magic at Jaeger-LeCoutlre were expecting big things from Montblanc’s timepiece up. Lambert –…
Do We Really Need a Tourbillon from Baume & Mercier? Pondering the Question of the Clifton 1892 Flying Tourbillon
We all know Baume & Mercier as a solid Swiss watch brand – built around the keen premise of quality, affordability and timepieces that reflect heritage while loing to today…
Would You Ditch Playing in a PGA Tour to See the New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph from SIHH 2014?
Louis Oosthuizen, South African professional golfer and Audemars Piguet brand ambassador has had a busy 2014 golf schedule. Currently in the Pacific Palisades, CA, for the Northern Trust Open, he…
Rocky Mountain Paneristi Rejoice: Panerai Opens Aspen Boutique; Unveils Aspen Special Edition Luminor Marina
Next week, Officine Panerai officially opens its 10th North American Boutique in Aspen, Colorado. To celebrate the opening, Panerai is the Presenting Sponsor of the Light It up Blue Aspen…
A Skeleton in your Closet That You Will Love: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Mecaniques Ajourees
Vacheron Constantin is a specialist in the arts of fine watchmaking. From movement to sublime adornment, this brand has been weaving master crafts together in timepieces since its inception nearly…
Only 8 Days Left to See the Cartier Exhibit of a Lifetime (Slide show)
Never before have I simply had to put my camera down and stop taking pictures. But last month, while walking through the Cartier: Style and History exhibition at the Grand…
Peter Speake-Marin Does It Again: Introducing the Spirit Wing Commander
We watchmakers. The guys who work for hours toiling over a single issue, a challenge, a problem and finally develop a solution to make the intricacies of the watch come…
Would You Wear a Half-Dollar on Your Wrist? SIHH 2014: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin
This year’s SIHH was a little like war. The fight was on for the thinnest timepiece on record and many achieved a great new slim. We’ve mentioned a few of…
Centuries-Old Regulator Watches Trend Again
From the resurgence of Art Deco shapes to the increased use of rose gold, the adage “What’s old is new again” is particularly true in watchmaking today, as artisans continue…
Bang. The Sochi 2014 Olympics Start this Week –with Omega’s Timing Help
This year, Omega celebrates 78 years of timekeeping with the opening o f the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, this week. In addition to nine Omega Countdown clocks that…