By Nancy Olson The Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 show is in full swing and we are still discovering great new pieces. In fact, Montblanc this year does not disappoint. The brand’s new mountain-inspired Montblanc 8000 Capsule Collection is a tribute to the world’s fourteen highest peaks—each over 8,000 meters above sea level—and the climbers…
In today’s icately balanced world, some watch brands recognize the need to help sustain our oceans, and are getting involved. Jaeger-LeCoultre has been partnered with UNESCO and the World Heritage Marine Program since 2008 to protect World Heritage Sights — one of which is the Everglades National Park. (In fact, the Everglades were the focus…
By Ryan Walsh With the prestigious Concours d’Elegance happening in Pebble Beach this weekend, we want to take a lo behind the scenes at one of the finest cars in the world. Ever wonder what goes into the making of one of the best? Being almost 100% hand built, Rolls Royce puts very intense work…
Today and tomorrow in Monterey, CA, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is in full swing- with races on both days. During Classic Car Week, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is reserved for three days of historic automobile racing while the rest of California’s Monterey Peninsula hosts a cornucopia of indulgent events for car rs of every…
It isn’t everyday that a new watch brand makes its debut on the market. But California-based ALOR® fine jewelry is launching a of intriguing and affordable Swiss-made timepieces that definitely caught our eye. While the collection is for men and women, we are particularly impressed by their women’s timepiece. In a world where great…
Article Courtesy of WorldTempus.com, Watch Culture By Keith Strandberg WorldTempus Rant #8 — Service Event Horizon — The watch industry doesn’t have enough watchmakers to do the servicing. Be afraid…Be very afraid. Back when quartz ruled the world, there wasn’t much worry about service. After all, when your battery ran out, the watch store replaced…
Unveiled at BaselWorld and now making its way to the retail stores, the Swarovski Crystallium Automatic watch won an honorable mention from the Red Dot Award for Best Product Design 2013. This is no great surprise when you consider the fact that the stadium-style watch was conceived of by renowned watch designer Eric Giroud. This was…
Last month, we posted some vintage timepieces here – watches from the 40’s, 70’s and 80’s. That sparked some interesting reactions from readers, and today we a lo into a few reader-submitted photos. There will be coming soon, too, so stay tuned.
For five weeks I wore the Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec watch. I was sad to have to return it. This timepiece is a bold statement in sophistication and Swiss watchmaking. The watch has several great functions – including a chronograph and the ability to tell time in three different zones simultaneously. This latter function…
Yesterday a reader sent me this photo where there were bins and bins of these pieces at a flea market. My first reaction was, “Wow, where is that , I’m going right now to dig through these bins — maybe I’ll find a great piece. It’s a treasure trove!” My second thought was, “Wow, all those pieces…
If you live in the Southeastern portion of the USA and are interested in pursuing a career in designing jewelry, but need a little extra funding … this article is for you. The 24 Karat Club SEUS is a prestigious organization of industry professionals representing leading members from the jewelry supplier sector. The 24 Karat Club…
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