Here’s something a little on the lighter side – well in color, anyway. Ateliers deMonaco unveils its first women’s piece – the stunning LaSirene, named for and inspired by Charlene Wittstock in honor of her marriage to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. The dial design is created to replicate the Protea Cynaroides (King Protea)…
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For those who love to immerse themselves in the world of watches – and today, that is a strong number – WatchTime New York exhibition returns this year to Manhattan for a fifth rendition. The show, which takes place October 25-26 at the landmark Gotham Hall, this year boasts a record 37 participating brands. Open…
Time Capsules: Product – Celebrate America’s Independence Day with American Independent Watchmaker – RGM
If you know American watchmaker Roland G. Murphy, you know perfection in watchmaking. For the past nearly 20 years, since 1992, Roland has been “Making History in Watchmaking here in America” – right in Pennsylvania – and doing it with precision, excellence and –well– beauty. His company, RGM, offers several key watch lines, including diving,…
Time Capsules: Product- Ralph Lauren Sporting Chronograph brings new allure to Guilloche
It has been just a few years since Ralph Lauren launched his amazing collection of high-end timepieces for men and women, crafted entirely in Switzerland by master artisans, and they have already taken the market by storm. The watches are – like everything Ralph Lauren creates – meticulous works of art, craftsmanship, design and precision, each…
Time Capsules: Commentary – Only Once in 823 Years
It really is all about the timing and this year we will see and live an event that will only happen once in 823 years. This year, July has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays – a phenomenon referred to as “money bags.” In fact, this year we will experience four unusual dates: 1/1/11…
Around the World: Alpina Unveils Startimer Pilot Line in Martha’s Vineyard
After a wonderful flight yesterday in a luxury private jet from LaGuardia airport to Martha’s Vineyard, where we toured the Vineyard, Alpina unveiled its exciting new affordably priced Startimer Pilot’s collection of timepieces – and they are something to look at and wear! In fact, the automatic watches, ranging from an amazing $2,595 to $2,795,…
Time Capsules: Product –Corum Releases Vintage Fine Grand Precis
This is one of the most beautiful and alluring homage Corum timepieces to come on the market in a while. The historical Grand Precis watch not only pays tribute to a timepiece from 1957, but also holds the historical movement in its wonderful reinterpreted case. In 1957, two years after its 1955 founding, Corum presented…
Time Capsules: Product – Bulgari’s Serpenti –SSSSSSSuperlative
The Serpenti has been an integral part of Bulgari’s history for decades. This stunning timepiece was introduced in the 1950’s as a tubogas bracelet watch and has since been re-introduced in all its glory as a high jeweled masterpiece. The two-twirl bracelet is crafted in 18-karat pink gold and ends with a secret-watch serpent head…
Weekend Sojourn: Behind the Sound of Music in Salzburg
Recently, while joining A. Lange & Sohne in Salzburg, Austria, where the original Glashutte watchmaking brand sponsored the Whitsun Music Festival, I got the privilege of touring this wonderful city – with an emphasis on the sites where the well-known 1960’s movie “The Sound of Music” was filmed. It was an interesting tour that led…
Time Capsules: Product – Krieger: Drop the Weight this summer
If you want a superb look at a price you can afford, then maybe the Krieger Gigantium Streamliner Skeleton special edition watch is for you. Inspired by the Art Deco era, it’s a lot of look for not a lot of money. It is crafted with rose gold accents and retails for $5,950.
Video: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver for an Edgier Deep Dive
If you’ve got a secret mission … this is the watch for you. Also for professional underwater explorers: the stainless steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver is water resistant to 300 meters and is resistant to extreme pressures, shocks and magnetic phenomena. A diver’s watch in all its pristine simplicity, it is equipped with…
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