Blue dialed watches. They have a certain allure to them that can’t be paralleled. Such is the case with this incredibly bold and distinctive Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph with…
Earlier this year during Watches & Wonders Geneva, I had the chance to meet one-on-one with independent watchmaker Fiona Krüger. Known for her out-of-the-box design concepts and her acclaimed Skull and Chaos watch collections, Krüger has a new marvel to showcase — one she worked hand-in-hand with horological virtuoso Denis Flageollet of De Bethune to…
Weekend Sojourn – Turquoise is the new Winter Hue
With cold weather around the corner, fashion takes a layered turn and accessories are front and center in terms of adding interest to your lo. While turquoise is often thought…
A Close-Up Look at Jacob & Co.’s SF24 – on the Wrist
In today’s watchmaking world, several brands recognize that a little touch of added dimension goes a long way. Such is the case with the new Jacob & Co. SF24 watch. …
Differentiating Between an Automatic Watch and a Hand-Wound Watch
We get a lot of questions from readers asking the difference between a hand-wound (manual-wind) watch and an automatic (self-wind) watch. While we to a lo at this subject before,…
Wow Women’s Wednesday: ALOR Swiss Watches Nice Addition to Market
It isn’t everyday that a new watch brand makes its debut on the market. But California-based ALOR® fine jewelry’s of intriguing and affordable Swiss-made timepieces definitely caught our eye. While…
Affordable Watches — Take the Quantum Leap
We’ve written about the creative prowess of Ritmo Mundo many times before. This innovative young brand has brought about some of the exciting affordable Swiss watches on the market –…
Did MB&F go Classic? Discussing the Legacy Machine No. 2
When one thinks of the micro-engineering horological brand known as MB&F – images of spaceships and other bold and distinctive 3-dimensional shapes come to mind. Not classic round. Although the…
Possibly the most Expensive Haute Perfume — from the House of Sillage
Men – don’t leave this post thinking it is not for you. If there is a woman out there you , read on. Women, this is all about beauty, elegance…
The Creative Process of Watch Making and Film Making Merge at Lincoln Center
Last night, we had the unique opportunity at the 51st New York Film Festival of joining film makers, screen writers and critics at Lincoln Center for a panel discussion about…
Breaking News: Hublot Partners with Rapper Jay-Z to Release Exclusive Shawn Carter by Hublot Watch
The daring Hublot brand has announced an exclusive partnership with Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter to create two limited edition timepieces. Carter is a rapper, record producer and entrepreneur. The collection will…
Introducing the Hautlence HLRQ01 Watch at SIAR 2013
This week, from October 1 through 3, the 7th edition of SIAR (Salon Internacional Alta Relojeria Mexico) is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City. At this…
88 Rue du Rhone Releases Watch for Breast Cancer Awareness
With October being dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, many watch brands are jumping headlong into supporting this important cause. 88 Rue du Rhone is one such company. It unveils its…