Recently, we had the distinct privilege of joining A. Lange & Sohne in Napa Valley for the Akademie of watchmaking – wonderful and enlightening experience. To begin with, the event was chocked with watch education and hands-on work on important elements of the luxury watchmaking world. The Akademie, started in 2007, is a watchmaking event…
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…
Three Top Tennis Watches for Women
Tennis is a truly personal sport, and no matter how one plays, a woman wants to lo good on the court. If you tennis, you may think about donning a watch related to the athletic yet chic world of tennis. Many top athletes align themselves with the game and with watch brands that support…
Exclusive Interview: Stephane Linder, TAG Heuer CEO, has a few plans in store for the brand (first in a series of new executive interviews)
There have been a lot of shifts in the watchmaking world lately- behind-the-scenes shifts that is. CEO’s and brand presidents are moving around – hopefully for the better. TAG Heuer just got a new CEO, as did Jaeger-LeCoultre, Bulgari and a few others. Ditto in the USA, where Audemars Piguet has a new president and…
A Look at 3 Top Devon Watches for Men and Women
We’ve written about Devon before. In fact, we even wore and reviewed one of the brand’s first timepieces here. Now we take a lo at three great pieces from this American timepiece manufacturer. These watches feature patented movement technology, a system of Time Belts and – making them radically bold and different for a…
Audemars Piguet on the Fashion Week Runway with Michael Bastien
Just 10 days ago, during the New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Audemars Piguet timepieces walked the runway of Michael Bastian’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection. It was the fourth year the brand participated in the Fashion Week show. The inspiration for the season’s collection by Bastian was the style of French men, with a color palette…
Tudor Watches Launches in America, Announces Major Auto-Racing Partnership with IMSA
We heralded the coming of this sister brand to Rolex since March. Well now, the eagerly anticipated, Tudor is here. Last night the launch event for Tudor was held in New York at the ultra-modern, Frank Gehry-designed IAC Building in Chelsea. The evening witnessed a gathering of who’s who in the watch world—from collectors to…
Watch Collector Report from LGI Network Indicates Serious Collectors Own up to 19 Watches
Throughout the end of last year and the beginning of this year, we asked you – our watch collector readers – to participate in the 2013 Watch Collector Report. Thank you for doing so. Now, LGI Network — the leading provider of retail measurement services to the Jewelry and Watch Industry – has brought us…
Women’s Wow Watches: Carl F. Bucherer’s Alacria RoyalRose
Swiss watch brand Carl F. Bucherer is a master at women’s elegant watches in its Alacria collection. This newest piece – created in white gold – features blooms of intertwined roses set with precious gems. The exquisite case is set with 137 shimmering sapphires and 137 diamonds. Even the mother-of-pearl dial is meticulously set with…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Celebrates 180th Anniversary
Founded in 1883, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been a leader and inventor for nearly two centuries. This luxury brand is the creator of the famed Memovox and the iconic Reverso. A patron of the arts and a supporter of cinema, the brand has also had an almost decade-long relationship with top film festivals, including sponsoring the Venice…
A Close-up Look at the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500M Limited Edition, at the America’s Cup Races
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500M Limited Edition watches pay tribute to the America’s Cup. This year, TAG Heuer partners with Oracle Team USA—equipping the teams with TAG Heuer eyewear and chronograph watches. As such, it has unveiled a new fleet of limited edition Aquaracer watches equipped with helium escape valve to render them water resistant…