One of the most original unveilings of BaselWorld 2011 is the Time Suspended watch by Hermes — developed by well-known watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht. A classic beauty at first glance, with a retrograde date indication in arc format across the lower portion of the dial, the watch is a true surpriser. Closer inspection reveals the timepiece’s true abilities –…
Made in honor of the contemporary Australian jazz musician James Morrison, and his ongoing contribution to the development of the next generation of jazz musicians, Oris unveils yet another winner in its Jazz collection: the James Morrison Academy of Music Limited Edition watch. The timepiece supports his eponymous music academy in Australia. The 38mm watch…
Around the World: Ralph Lauren Auto Collection Unveils in Paris
Beginning April 28 and running through August 28, 2011, at The Muse’e des Arts De’coratifs in Paris, France, is one of the most unusual and distinctive exhibits that watch and car lovers won’t want to miss: “The Art of the Automobile: Masterpieces of the Ralph Lauren Collection.” Iconic American fashion designer, Ralph Lauren has assembled…
Off the Cuff: Reviewing the Bell & Ross Vintage BR 123
There are watches for flying. Watches for diving. There are watches with race-car pedigree. But what’s your watch of choice when you’re riding – riding horses that is. That was the question I had as I set off for a week at a dude ranch in Tucson, Arizona. For me, going to the White Stallion…
Time Capsules: Product – Deconstructing Time with the Harry Winston Opus 11
It’s no secret that since 2001 when Harry Winston first started its Opus series – this has been one of the most anticipated watch unveilings every year. Essentially the Opus was started when the brand opted to work with independent watchmakers to bring their talents to the foreground – in a symbiotic relationship that turned…
Weekend Sojourn: The King’s Graceland
He started a Revolution and ended up a King – that’s Elvis Presley. Young, talented, handsome and humble in his youth, this small-town Tennessee boy grew up poor – but rich with a voice that was like velvet. What’s more, he had the moves – a little soul, a little blues, some country and a…
Time Capsules: News – James Blunt wears Piaget on Video Single
Singer James Blunt, whose most recent new video for the single “If Time Is All I Have” came out on April 4, is a fan of Piaget timepieces. In the video, he is clearly seen wearing a Piaget Polo FortyFive chronograph. This is the third single to be released from Blunt’s multi-platinum selling album entitled…
Time Capsules: SEAH® Astrological Watches Offer Insight
Swiss-made SEAH® watches are one of the more unusual timepieces on the market today, as they are the only watch that enables the wearer to express his or her inner self on the wrist. The timepieces – either quartz chronographs or automatic three-hands with dates – feature trademarked original designed astrological elements on the dial,…
Video: The Intricacies of Engraving
At the upper echelon of luxury watchmaking, a timepiece can be uniquely engraved – from the inner movement parts, to the dial and even the caseback. But does one ever think about the delicate and precise workmanship that goes into this hand craftsmanship? One slip can ruin a timepiece. Often an engraver works with dozens…
Time Capsules: A look at the Making of the Van Cleef & Arpels Extraordinary Timepieces
Just a few months ago, Van Cleef & Arpels wowed the world with its unveiling of incredible objects d’ art in the high-jewelry collection of timepieces inspired by the Jules Verne book Les Voyages Extraordinaires. The watches mime a journey in a balloon around the world, and thus certain dials depict animals and sights one…
Time Capsules: Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Hublot
Hublot isn’t the first company to bring out a leopard watch. No, we know a handful of other brands have done it before … but what makes Hublot’s newest Big Bang Leopard so enticing is its touches of sexy, ultra-feminine glamour such as the leopard print denim strap stitched onto black rubber for a softer…